Scrambles Amongst the Alps in the Years 1860–69 · Character
Johann Kronig
A guide from Zermatt who accompanied Whymper on the ascent of the Dent Blanche.
minor
Also known as Kronig
First appearance: The Ascent of the Dent Blanche
Johann Kronig shows up with force in XIII: The First Ascent of the Grand Cornier. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as Johann Tännler; paid off after crossing the Petersgrat.
Johann Kronig first appears in 0018 xiv the ascent of the dent blanche.
In XIII: The First Ascent of the Grand Cornier: Mentioned as Johann Tännler; paid off after crossing the Petersgrat.
Later, in The Ascent of the Dent Blanche: Mentioned as one of Kennedy's guides during the 1862 ascent.
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See Johann Kronig in The Ascent of the Dent Blanche