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First Ascent of the Eiger
- When
- 11 August 1858
- Where
- Eiger
- Part of
- First ascent of the Eiger
Charles Barrington, an Irish merchant with no mountaineering experience, led the first successful climb of the Eiger on August 11, 1858.
Barrington, unable to afford a trip to Zermatt for the Matterhorn, instead climbed the Eiger. He was supported by guides Christian Almer and Peter Bohren. They ascended via the west flank, reaching the summit without much difficulty.
Sources
- Charles Barrington (mountaineer) Wikipedia, revision of 2025-07-06
- Eiger Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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