Scrambles Amongst the Alps in the Years 1860–69 · Character
Franz Biener
A Zermatt guide who accompanied Whymper on several climbs including the ascent of the Dent Blanche.
minor
Also known as Biener, Johann Biener of Zermatt
First appearance: The Ascent of the Dent Blanche
Franz Biener shows up with force in XIII: The First Ascent of the Grand Cornier. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Subordinate guide and porter; acts as interpreter between Croz and Almer.
Franz Biener first appears in 0018 xiv the ascent of the dent blanche.
In XIII: The First Ascent of the Grand Cornier: Subordinate guide and porter; acts as interpreter between Croz and Almer.
Later, in The Ascent of the Dent Blanche: Guide; assists in the ascent and descent, cutting steps and securing the rope.
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- XIII: The First Ascent of the Grand Cornier
- The Ascent of the Dent Blanche
- Lost on the Col d'Hérens—My Seventh Attempt to Ascend the Matterhorn
- The First Passage of the Col Dolent
- XVIII: Ascent of the Aiguille Verte
- XX: The First Ascent of the Ruinette—The Matterhorn
- G: Stratification of Snow and Formation of Glacier-Ice
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