In 1871, Lucy Walker viewed summitting the Matterhorn as a valuable opportunity, a personal enterprise requiring a significant investment of courage. The peak itself was a notoriously dangerous property, where the first ascent just six years earlier ended in tragedy. For Walker, the challenge was not only the mountain but also a society that dictated her attire. Her ambition represented a bold challenge to the established order, a daring push for personal growth in a restrictive era. Her success