First ascent of the Dent Blanche
- When
- 1862
- Where
- Pennine Alps, canton of Valais
- Episodes
- 1
The Dent Blanche, a mountain in the Pennine Alps of Switzerland, was first ascended on 18 July 1862. The summit was reached by Kennedy, who had previously been unable to reach it. The mountain's name, Dent Blanche, became official in 1862 following the completion of the Dufour map, replacing earlier names like Weisszahnhorn.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. The Dent Blanche is located in the Pennine Alps, specifically in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. Historically, the area was known as Weisszahnhorn on older maps. The French name Dent Blanche appeared in 1820 but became official only after the completion of the Dufour map in 1862, coinciding with the year of the first ascent.
Naming History. Prior to 1862, maps in the area referred to the summit as Weisszahnhorn, derived from German for White Tooth Peak. The name Dent Blanche was used in French sources as early as 1820. However, the contemporary name Dent Blanche was officially established upon the completion of the Dufour map in 1862.
People involved
- Kennedy · climber (identity unresolved; named only by surname in a truncated passage)
Sources
- Dent Blanche Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-31
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