Swiss Review 4/2018

6 Swiss Review / July 2018 / No.4 Focus “Ascent III” from the “Ascent and Fall” series, painted by Ferdinand Hodler in 1894 Photo: Keystone With Rousseau on his “Thrill Walk” Whenever a new suspension bridge or summit viewing platform is planned in the Alps, objections are soon raised about commercialising the mountains and selling them out to the events industry. However, tourist experiences require complex technical infrastructure and the pioneers of alpine pursuits also sought thrills and spills.