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Eiger

British  
/ ˈaiɡər /

noun

  1. a mountain in central Switzerland, in the Bernese Alps. Height: 3970 m (13 025 ft)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The north face of the Eiger is famous among mountaineers and it has a reputation as one of the world's most challenging climbs.

From BBC May 17, 2025

Eiger also posted footage of a different angle that more clearly shows the boxes.

From Seattle Times Sep. 22, 2023

Dr. Glenn founded Eiger, holds shares in Eiger and sits on its board of directors, but no longer works for the company.

From New York Times Feb. 8, 2023

Glenn founded Eiger in 2008, and he owns equity in the company and sits on its board of directors.

From Scientific American Feb. 8, 2023

Our relationship remained rocky for two or three years after my failed attempt on the Eiger, but the marriage somehow survived that rough patch.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer

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