On this day

Mountain history events that happened on 16 September

1. 1858 168 years ago

   Nadelhorn: first ascent

   

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   redazione

2. 1872 154 years ago

   Grand Combin de Valsorey: first ascent

   

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   redazione

3. 1911 115 years ago

   AI

   Edward Whymper dies

   Alpinista e incisore su legno britannico, autore della prima ascensione del Cervino il 14 luglio 1865.

   

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4. 1946 80 years ago

   

   Giusto Gervasutti dies

   No frisson of joy. No thrill of victory. The goal achieved is already surpassed. I would almost say a sense of bitterness at the dream come true. I think it would be much nicer to be able to wish for...

   

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   Massimo Martini