A Late Look at a Startling Mountain: The Matterhorn; 1978
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- Identifier
- MS1133-0025
- Title
- A Late Look at a Startling Mountain: The Matterhorn; 1978
- Description
- This academic paper offers a detailed narrative of Linker's personal experience climbing the Matterhorn. It encompasses the planning, execution, and reflections on the ascent, providing insights into the challenges and risks involved in mountain climbing. The paper is organized chronologically, starting from the anticipation and preparation, the climb itself, and concluding with post-climb reflections. The key points include the importance of physical preparation, the unpredictability of mountain weather, the significance of having a skilled guide, and the personal fulfillment derived from achieving such a feat. The narrative emphasizes the climber's interaction with nature, the technical aspects of mountaineering, and the emotional journey of overcoming physical and psychological barriers.
- Date
- 2 November 1978
- Creator
- Linker, Joe Burton, Jr.
- topic
- talk
- lecture
- SPHEX Club
- Joe Burton Linker, Jr.
- Linker
- 1978
- Matterhorn
- mountain climbing
- physical preparation
- weather unpredictability
- mountain guides
- personal fulfillment
- nature interaction
- mountaineering techniques
- psychological barriers
- Type
- Text
- Genre
- lectures
- Digital Format
- application/pdf
- Language
- English
- Repository
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
- Rights Holder
- Joe Burton Linker, Jr.
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