Such an experience might well turn the hair of the most expert alpinist white in one night; yet I did not have time to dwell fully upon the dangers, and I was carried over a trip more perilous than, later, proved the actual journey on sea-ice to the Pole.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
A bear is an expert alpinist; he requires no ice axe and no lantern.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
He was an enthusiastic alpinist, and asked affectionately after my brother and other English climbers; and, finally, with the help of the typist we unearthed some pamphlets and propaganda leaflets.
"The New Germany"
George Young