cragsman

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So defiant is the challenge of this rock that no cragsman can pass it by.

From Climbing in The British Isles, Vol. II Wales and Ireland by Hart, H. C.

"Not the hardiest cragsman, not my son himself," she said, "could venture on such a morning to guide you to—" "Whither, gracious dame?" asked Theurdank, half smiling.

From The Dove in the Eagle's Nest by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

Once on the summit the successful cragsman can have any wish he may pine for.

From Climbing in The British Isles, Vol. II Wales and Ireland by Hart, H. C.

Excepting head, however, no other quality of a cragsman is required for Sharp Edge; the footing is ample, and the hands would be less called into requisition than even on Striding Edge.'

From Climbing in The British Isles. Vol. 1 - England by Smith, W. P. Haskett

All four men were born mountaineers, good climbers, and they were led by the most expert cragsman I have seen.

From The Ascent of the Matterhorn by Whymper, Edward