Eiger

British

/ ˈaiɡər /

noun

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

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Mr Roche was midway through a two-week camping and hiking trip when he lost contact on the Eiger Trail.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2023

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

From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2023

Walk in the shadow of the nation’s trio of iconic peaks, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

From National Geographic • Apr. 18, 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

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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