| The fact that it took seven attempts over a period of fourteen years made the final success all the sweeter. Properly attired in a Ritter Biergarten T-shirt, I sat for a formal portrait atop my eponymous mountain. Thanks to R.J. Secor for reminding me of the word "eponymous"! |
| Here, the whole group poses atop the summit. From left to right, Jason Novak, your faithful scribe, Yehuda Ben-David, and Pat Ibbetson. The aluminum box containing the summit log is visible in the center foreground. |