Roger frison roche wikipedia
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Roger Frison-Roche
First non-Chamoniard to join the Compagnie des Guides
Roger Frison-Roche was born on the 10th February 1906 in Paris.
He moves to Chamonix in 1923, at 17.
Roger frison roche wikipedia
As soon as he arrives, this young man starts to explore the mountains around. Soon, his slender figure becomes familiar to the Chamoniards, more incline to adopt him as he speaks the local dialect. They call him “grand sifflet” (big whistle) or “Frison”.
He succeeds in several ascents such as the Aiguille du Grépon and the Aiguille du Moine and practices all winter sports intensely.
Joseph Ravanel, called “Le Rouge” (The Red) - one of the greatest guides of that time - chooses Frison as a porter for the Mont Blanc ascent on the 1st September 1925.
A prestigious ascent certificate with the greatest guides: Ravanel le Rouge, Armand Charlet, Alfred Couttet, Camille Devouassoux… Three years later he realises the first winter ascent of the aiguille de Bionnassay with Armand