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

Reginald Macdonald

A companion on the first passage of the Col de Triolet and other climbs.

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Also known as Macdonald, Reginald S. Macdonald, Mr. John Ball

First appearance: xi passage of the col de triolet and first ascents of mont dolent aiguille de tr lat te and aiguille d argenti re

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

Companion of Whymper; agreed to join a renewed assault from the south.
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Reginald Macdonald first appears in 0015 xi passage of the col de triolet and first ascents of mont dolent aiguille de tr lat te and aiguille d argenti re.

In Renewed Attempts to Ascend the Matterhorn: Companion of Whymper; agreed to join a renewed assault from the south.

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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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