As well as beautiful, the Matterhorn is also steeped in history tinged with tragedy. The first ascensionists’ joy was short-lived as four of the party fell to their death on the descent. It is a ...

four of his party died along the way. To this day, its beauty is matched by its deadliness, ranked as one of the most difficult mountains to climb on the planet. The Matterhorn is globally recognized.

Largely because of the Matterhorn ... of the climbing party, Edward Whymper, and two of his guides survived, but three British colleagues and a French guide tumbled to their deaths.

As well as beautiful, the Matterhorn is also steeped in history tinged with tragedy. The first ascensionists’ joy was short-lived as four of the party fell to their death on the descent. It is a ...