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“On this proud and beautiful mountain we have lived hours of fraternal, warm and exalting nobility. Here for a few days we have ceased to be slaves and have really been men. It is hard to return to servitude.”

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Lionel Terray
Lionel Terray

Lionel Terray was a renowned climber known for his exceptional achievements in the Alps and the Himalayas. Born on July 25, 1921, he passed away on September 23, 1965. Terray is respected for his contributions to mountaineering and his pursuit of the spirit of exploration. more

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