In winter they naturally sought the lower range; in summer they went to the mountains.

Headquarters was about half-way between.

It was finally arranged that I should take charge of the lower winter camp during winter and the mountain camp during summer.

My partners mostly remained at headquarters.

In summer time, from April to the end of October, this arrangement suited me very well indeed; in fact, it was made at my own suggestion; and the life, though a solitary one for long periods, suited me to the ground and I enjoyed it immensely.