First ascent of the Dom

Background. The Dom is notable for its 'normal route' having the greatest vertical height gain of all Alpine 4000-meter peaks. None of the route's 3,100 meters of height can be achieved using mechanical means. The first ascent was completed on 11 September 1858, establishing the mountain's prominence in mountaineering history.

Route. The first ascent was made via the Festigrat, also known as the north-west ridge. This specific path was chosen by the climbing party. The route's characteristics, including its significant vertical gain, define the challenge of the Dom. The ascent required physical effort without mechanical aids, highlighting the route's difficulty.

Climbing Party. John Llewelyn Davies led the first ascent. He was accompanied by guides Johann Zumtaugwald, Johann Krönig, and Hieronymous Brantschen. The legacy row's unlabelled uuids are corrected to these specific names based on the source passages. The party successfully reached the summit on the specified date.