First ascent of the Matterhorn
JUL 14 1865
Edward Whymper's party summits the Matterhorn, four die on the descent. The accident plays in newspapers worldwide; the Golden Age of Alpinism ends.
Part of Extreme Sports · Watch in the documentary
JUL 14 1865
Edward Whymper's party summits the Matterhorn, four die on the descent. The accident plays in newspapers worldwide; the Golden Age of Alpinism ends.
Part of Extreme Sports · Watch in the documentary