📍160 years ago today, the first ascent of the Matterhorn changed Alpine history.🌄 Long believed to be unclimbable, the summit was reached on 14 July 1865 by British climber Edward Whymper, three mountain guides and three other English climbers. But success came at a devastating cost: during the descent, the rope snapped. Only three men survived. This dramatic achievement marked the beginning of modern mountaineering and turned the Matterhorn into a global symbol of courage and ambition. | Abou
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On July 14, 1865, English mountaineer Edward Whymper led the first successful ascent of the Matterhorn, one of the Alps' most dangerous peaks. Seven men reached the 14,692-foot summit that day. It was a triumphant moment in mountaineering history. But during the descent, tragedy struck. Four climbers slipped on the steep icy rocks. The rope connecting them snapped under the sudden weight. All four men fell 4,000 feet down the north face to their deaths. Whymper and two Swiss guides survived by c
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