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Marcsoltan - Apr 11, 2011 2:50 pm - Voted 10/10
One of the best...articles I've seen on the early history of The Alps.
Great job, Hans.
Cheers,
Marc
hansw - Apr 11, 2011 4:14 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: One of the best...Thanks for the compliment Marc!
/Hans
Redwic - Apr 12, 2011 1:54 pm - Voted 10/10
Very Enjoyable ReadThank you for sharing!
hansw - Apr 12, 2011 4:17 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Very Enjoyable ReadThanks, glad you like it.
/Hans
dadndave - Apr 17, 2011 4:39 am - Voted 10/10
Sad, of coursebut a very interesting historical compilation.
Cheers
hansw - Apr 17, 2011 1:01 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Sad, of courseSad indeed. The journey inside the glacier is almost unthinkable.
/Hans
KoenVl - Apr 17, 2011 6:26 am - Voted 10/10
Always niceto read something about the early days of mountaineering! Some very interesting (though sad) stories to read.
Cheers,
Koen.
hansw - Apr 17, 2011 4:23 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Always niceGlad you found it interesting.
Thanks,
/Hans
AriehDavid - Apr 17, 2011 7:01 am - Hasn't voted
This is...Gruesomely awesome!
hansw - Apr 18, 2011 11:29 am - Hasn't voted
Re: This is...Non-fiction horror you might say.
Thanks,
/Hans
macintosh - Apr 18, 2011 3:10 pm - Voted 10/10
Morethan excellent !
Vinny - Apr 18, 2011 7:50 pm - Hasn't voted
Book recommendIf you liked this you'll love....
'How the English conquered the Alps'
No offence to Swiss and french friends ; )
it is a fantastic read!