98 FROM THE ALPS TO THE ANDES 
  
We resumed our way till we got to a rock 
where we found more snow with ice under- 
  
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LOOKING DOWN THE SIDE GLACIER FROM THE ARÉTE 
OF PIONEER PEAK, 
neath, and 1 had to cut steps for the whole 
party. We mounted a very steep precipice 
where I had to redouble my precautions. At