From the topmost pinnacle of Rome Ridge, a shoulder of Mount Rolleston, to the left of the Bealey Glacier, Oscar C oberger, the Swiss guide, at Arthur’s Pass, gazes down on his triumph. With a companion, he made the first ascent of the front peak of Rolleston by Rome Ridge, the feat having been attempted unsuccessfuly by many climbers. Much rope work was necessary, the two successful climbers being exhausted by their efforts.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 618, 21 March 1929, Page 7
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73From the topmost pinnacle of Rome Ridge, a shoulder of Mount Rolleston, to the left of the Bealey Glacier, Oscar C oberger, the Swiss guide, at Arthur’s Pass, gazes down on his triumph. With a companion, he made the first ascent of the front peak of Rolleston by Rome Ridge, the feat having been attempted unsuccessfuly by many climbers. Much rope work was necessary, the two successful climbers being exhausted by their efforts. Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 618, 21 March 1929, Page 7
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