Matterhorn's Deadly Descent

Matterhorn's Deadly Descent. The first ascent of the Matterhorn, led by Edward Whymper in 1865, ended in tragedy when four of the seven climbers fell to their…

Location: Matterhorn, Zermatt, Switzerland

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The first ascent of the Matterhorn, led by Edward Whymper in 1865, ended in tragedy when four of the seven climbers fell to their deaths during the descent. This incident marked one of the darkest moments in the history of Alpine mountaineering.

Source: Cervin

Matterhorn's Deadly Descent — Zermatt, Canton of Zurich

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