Sentence examples for gained the summit from inspiring English sources

The botanist Thomas Johnson gained the summit and noted: "British Alps veiled in cloud".

Finally, one night a party of Basques seasoned climbers all scaled the treacherous eastern face, knifed the sentinels and gained the summit.

Beginning their advance at 07 30, the 1st Battalion successfully gained the summit of Hill 57 by 11 40 against light resistance.

We climbed through the talus to gain the summit ridge.

A steep climb west brings you to tranquil Low Water before gaining the summit ridge.

Several hikers I saw wearing high-heeled sandals had no visible trouble gaining the summit, however, though stouter footwear is certainly recommended.

Having expected the main axis of assault from the south, the Chinese positions were stronger than previously considered and the Fusiliers were unable to gain the summit, despite one company gaining a toehold on the summit by midday.

Although the first mountaineers to ever summit Everest were Edmund Hilary and guide Tenzing Norgay, the former was knighted and gained the bulk of the glory.

If Trump gained anything at the summit, we don't know what it is (other than a shiny new soccer ball).

He thought he had done well as he boasted of his gains at the summit and depicted himself as a "pragmatic eurosceptic".

Candidates were asked to submit a personal statement detailing their interest in their chosen field and what they hoped to gain from attending the summit.