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1844 Earlier Ascent

When
August 31, 1844
Where
Swiss Alps
Part of
First ascent of the Wetterhorn

Guides Hans Jaun and Melchior Bannholzer first reached the Wetterhorn summit in August 1844.

The summit was first reached on August 31, 1844, by guides Hans Jaun and Melchior Bannholzer. This occurred three days after they co-guided a party to the first ascent of the Rosenhorn.

Sources

  1. Wetterhorn Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-16
  2. Alfred Wills Wikipedia, revision of 2025-07-06

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