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- ↑ Bragg, John (1977). "Torre Egger". American Alpine Journal. 21 (51). New York, NY, USA: American Alpine Club: 49–56. ISBN 978-0-930410-31-5.
- ↑ Burcham, John (2001). "Thunder Mountain, South Face, New Route". American Alpine Journal. 45 (71). Golden, CO, USA: American Alpine Club: 205–2064. ISBN 0-930410-89-0.