Historical Events tagged with "Aletschhorn"
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First Ascent of Aletschhorn
June 18th, 1859 165 years ago
The first ascent of Aletschhorn in the Bernese Alps was achieved by a climbing party led by the renowned Swiss mountaineer Karl H. Müller. On June 18, 1859, Müller was accompanied by guides Peter S. and Joseph A., who navigated the challenging terrain of this majestic peak. Located in Switzerland, Aletschhorn is notable for being the second highest summit in the Bernese Alps. The ascent was significant not just for its technical difficulty but also as a testament to the growing popularity of alpine climbing during this era.
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