Six Sources of Trouble

IN ONE OF our Western states, there is a mountain that is not often climbed. Any old veteran of parts thereabouts will give this reason: "The first part goes easy. But about one third of the way up, most of 'em turn around and come back. There's sheer walls and jagged rocks, deep crevices and poor footing. Right there, most folks quit. Odd thing, too. When you've passed that big hump, you've got it made. The rest is a climb, all right, but the worst is over."