About the same period when M. Flammarion was conducting his early ascents, MM.

Due to the straightforward nature of the climb, an earlier unrecorded ascent may have occurred.

Another early ascent was in 1774 by John Williams, who provided the first account of the mountain's geological structure.

Since the easiest route is non-technical, a much earlier ascent by Native Americans is likely.

In some cases others may have made an earlier, unrecorded ascent.

The gravity turn trajectory is most commonly used during early ascent.

Hugi's account makes no mention of evidence of an earlier ascent.

But the way to the top was not so precipitous as in earlier ascents.

She was also a mountaineer, making an early female ascent of Mont Blanc, on June 1, 1860.

So, as one might imagine, not much pre-fame documentation exists of Swift--simply due to her early ascent to the spotlight.