 She and Coolidge journeyed to the Dauphiné several times in order to attempt the Meije, but encountered bad weather each trip.In 1876, she had her final opportunity for a first ascent, but, instead, stayed in the Oberland in order to give more money to her nephew, to support his efforts in the range.A few months later, on December 19, 1876, she died at her home in Dorking, England, where she lived with her niece.