The first filmed winter ascent of the north face of the Matterhorn. To set the scene, the tragic story of Edward Whymper's first ascent is skillfully pieced together. The modern expedition ...
Mr. Edward Whymper, in his lecture last night to the members of the Alpine Club on the ascents of Chimborazo and Cotopaxi, stated that he took with him from home two well-known Swiss guides ...
The conquest of the Matterhorn was struck with tragedy: Although Edward Whymper made the first successful ascent in 1865, four of his party died along the way. To this day, its beauty is matched ...