Scrambles Amongst the Alps in the Years 1860–69 · Character

Peter Perrn

A guide from the Zermatt area who assisted on the first ascent of the Grand Cornier.

minor

Also known as Perrn, old Peter

Peter Perrn shows up with force in Renewed Attempts to Ascend the Matterhorn. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Guide accompanying Kennedy on the winter attempt.

Peter Perrn first appears in 0017 xiii the first ascent of the grand cornier.

In Renewed Attempts to Ascend the Matterhorn: Guide accompanying Kennedy on the winter attempt.

Later, in IX: The Ascent of the Pointe des Écrins: Guide who assists in the descent of the couloir during the reconnaissance.

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Renewed Attempts to Ascend the Matterhorn
Guide accompanying Kennedy on the winter attempt.
IX: The Ascent of the Pointe des Écrins
Guide who assists in the descent of the couloir during the reconnaissance.
XVIII: Ascent of the Aiguille Verte
Zermatt guide who warned of the planned harassment by Chamounix guides.
Descent of the Matterhorn
Young Peter; tied to Whymper; paralyzed by fear, screams 'We are lost'; eventually descends.
Struck by Lightning Upon the Matterhorn
Suffered a long sore on his arm and a swollen, weak leg after being struck by lightning.

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