Matterhorn's Deadly First Ascent

Matterhorn's Deadly First Ascent. The first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865 ended in tragedy, with four of the seven climbers losing their lives. The rope tha…

Location: Matterhorn Museum, Zermatt, Switzerland

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The first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865 ended in tragedy, with four of the seven climbers losing their lives. The rope that broke, causing the fall, is now on display at the Matterhorn Museum in Zermatt.

Source: Le Cervin | À la rencontre de l'hiver zermattois, 1950-1955 - extrait | A la rencontre de l'hiver zermattois, 1950-1955 - extrait | Réception de la reine Juliana des Pays-Bas et du prince Bernhard par le conseiller d'Etat Karl Anthamatten et son épouse, aéroport de Sion, 1948 | Ruée de touristes à Zermatt, 1977 | Nordend Mont-Rose

Matterhorn's Deadly First Ascent — Zermatt, Canton of Zurich

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