Article: While Mont Blanc was first climbed in 1786, most of the Alpine four-thousanders were climbed during the first half of the 19th century; the ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865 marked the end of the golden age of alpinism. Karl Blodig (18591956) was among the first to successfully climb all the major 4,000 m peaks. He completed his series of ascents in 1911.

Now answer this question: What did the ascent of the Matterhorn mark?
the end of the golden age of alpinism