While Mont Blanc was first climbed in 1786, most of the Alpine four-thousanders were climbed during the first half of the 19th century; the ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865 marked the end of the golden age of alpinism. Karl Blodig (1859–1956) was among the first to successfully climb all the major 4,000 m peaks. He completed his series of ascents in 1911. COUNT 5
QSN1 When was Mont Blanc first climbed? ANS1 1786 QSN2 When were most of the Alpine fourthousanders climber? ANS2 first half of the 19th century QSN3 When was the ascent of the Matterhorn? ANS3 1865 QSN4 What did the ascent of the Matterhorn mark? ANS4 the end of the golden age of alpinism QSN5 Who was among the first to successfully climb all the major 4,000m peaks? ANS5 Karl Blodig