Scrambles Amongst the Alps in the Years 1860–69 · Character
Jos. Maquignaz
A guide from the Val Tournanche who assisted on the first ascent of the Grandes Jorasses.
minor
Also known as Maquignaz, Joseph, the Maquignaz
First appearance: xvi the valley of aosta and ascent of the grandes jorasses
Jos. Maquignaz shows up with force in The Val Tournanche—Direct Pass from Breuil to Zermatt (Breuiljoch)—Zermatt—Ascent of the Grand Tournalin. The page is where that presence becomes real.
One of the Maquignaz's of Val Tournanche who helped lower Carrel into the gouffre and later descended himself.
Jos. Maquignaz first appears in 0020 xvi the valley of aosta and ascent of the grandes jorasses.
In The Val Tournanche—Direct Pass from Breuil to Zermatt (Breuiljoch)—Zermatt—Ascent of the Grand Tournalin: One of the Maquignaz's of Val Tournanche who helped lower Carrel into the gouffre and later descended himself.
Later, in Struck by Lightning Upon the Matterhorn: Was struck on the back and neck, resulting in significant swelling on both sides of his neck.
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- The Val Tournanche—Direct Pass from Breuil to Zermatt (Breuiljoch)—Zermatt—Ascent of the Grand Tournalin
- Struck by Lightning Upon the Matterhorn
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