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Bishorn
Mountain in Switzerland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Bishorn (4,151 m) is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland, just north of the Weisshorn.
Quick Facts Highest point, Elevation ...
Bishorn | |
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![]() Northern wall | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 4,151 m (13,619 ft) |
Prominence | 90 m (300 ft) |
Parent peak | Weisshorn |
Coordinates | 46°7′4″N 7°42′53″E |
Geography | |
Location | Switzerland |
Parent range | Pennine Alps |
Climbing | |
First ascent | G. S. Barnes and R. Chessyre-Walker with guides Joseph Imboden and J. M. Chanton on 18 August 1884 |
Easiest route | North-west flank, (F) |
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The mountain has two distinct summits, separated by a 600-metre easy-angled snow ridge.
- The west and higher summit (4,151 m), first ascent by G. S. Barnes and R. Chessyre-Walker with guides Joseph Imboden and J. M. Chanton on 18 August 1884.
- The east summit (Pointe Burnaby, 4,134 m), first ascent by Elizabeth Burnaby with guides Joseph Imboden and Peter Sarbach on 6 May 1884.