Popular mountain climbing

Interest in climbing mountains for scientific study became more prevalent, with an emphasis on investigating the natural features, plants, and animals found in mountainous regions. Unlike the historical avoidance of mountains, this period marks the beginning of mountain climbing as a hobby.
 Switzerland/France 1786 Popular mountain climbing

Interest in climbing mountains for scientific study became more prevalent, with an emphasis on investigating the natural features, plants, and animals found in mountainous regions. Unlike the historical avoidance of mountains, this period marks the beginning of mountain climbing as a hobby.