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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... [read more]
Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... [read more] Blog: Mont Blanc..beaten by the weather
Date: September 4th 2008
Hello everyone interested in my sponsored climb up Mont Blanc. I'm sat here writing this at exactly the same time I should have reached the top. I have been here for a week, training and aclimatising and getting ready for the ascent. I've climbed peaks near to Mont Blanc, crossed huge glaciers in the dark and slept in remote refuge huts in the process....however, the weather has turned against me ... read more
Date: September 4th 2008
Hello everyone interested in my sponsored climb up Mont Blanc. I'm sat here writing this at exactly the same time I should have reached the top. I have been here for a week, training and aclimatising and getting ready for the ascent. I've climbed peaks near to Mont Blanc, crossed huge glaciers in the dark and slept in remote refuge huts in the process....however, the weather has turned against me ... read more
