Dammastock, Mountain peak in Uri and Valais, Switzerland
Dammastock is a mountain peak in the Urner Alps rising to 3,630 meters, straddling the cantons of Uri and Valais. The peak is shaped by three major glaciers: the Rhone Glacier on the western flank, the Damma Glacier to the east, and the Trift Glacier on the northern side.
The first recorded ascent took place in 1864 when Albert Hoffmann-Burkhardt, along with guides Johann Fischer and Andreas von Weissenfluh, reached the summit. This climb marked an important milestone in the exploration of the higher peaks of the Urner Alps during the era of alpine mountaineering expansion.
The summit marks where Uri and Valais cantons meet, serving as a natural dividing line across the alpine landscape. Local guides and climbers have long used this boundary point as a landmark when navigating the high passes and valleys below.
Two mountain shelters offer lodging for climbers: the Dammastock Hut at 2,445 meters (8,000 feet) and Hotel Tiefenbach at 2,109 meters (6,920 feet). These bases serve as starting points for a multi-day climb and allow visitors to acclimate before attempting higher elevations.
What many visitors miss is that the three glaciers meeting here create a rare glacial system in the Swiss Alps. The ice formations constantly shift with the seasons, offering climbers an ever-changing landscape that reveals different routes and hazards depending on when they ascend.
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