CHAPTER I.

The Benefits, Mental and Physical, of Mountain Climbing--A Never-failing Means of Obtaining Sound Sleep and a Good Appetite--The Work to be in Proportion to the Strength of the Climber--People Who Would Like to See, but are Too Lazy to Climb--How the Photograph Camera May Enhance the Pleasures and Benefits of Mountain Climbing--Valuable Souvenirs of Each Ascent--How "These Things are Done in Europe"--An Effective Cure for Egotism.