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First Ascent

Name: First Ascent
Start: 1897-07-31
Location: Mount Saint Elias

When: 1897-07-31
Where: Mount Saint Elias
Part of: First ascent of Mount Saint Elias

Prince Luigi Amedeo led an Italian expedition to the summit of Mount Saint Elias on July 31, 1897.

The expedition, led by the Duke of the Abruzzi, successfully climbed the second-highest peak in the US and Canada. Photographer Vittorio Sella was a member of the party. The climb was notable for overcoming severe weather and difficult routes.

Sources

Mount Saint Elias Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20

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