Democratic Sentinel, Volume 18, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 June 1894 — Nothing Unscaled Among Hie Alps. [ARTICLE]

Nothing Unscaled Among Hie Alps.

To-day, when every great peak has been thoroughly explored, when famous climbers have achieved the most difficult summits alone, or at least without professional guides* but few remain the mere ascent of which confers any brevet of distinction in this field ot athletics. As in all professions, and in all sports which boast semi-professional experts, the standard has been raised, in order to take a high rank, or to “make a record,” the aspirants for the honors of the Alpine Club must traverse such peaks as the Matterhorn and descend on the opposite side, or across the Dom du Mischahel, the highest peak on Swiss soil, which presents little difficulty until one descends the steep rock face above Sabs. There are still a few summits left which are admitted to be som&what “t'mgh,” and one of the most successful enthusiasts in the matter of rock peaks has recently given his verdict in favor of Chamouni as a happy hunting ground. Scribner’s Magazine.