12 March 1961 Posted on March 12, 2014 by Staff The First Winter Ascent of the Eiger north face takes place. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; while others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than before." Polybius — Click here for more from Polybius Related posts: 10 September 1961 10 September 1961 21 May 1991 12 March 1947 12 March 1894 2 March 1946 16 March 1988 3 March 1913