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By retracing the steps of Zurbriggen and the early Julens, modern climbers acknowledge that the descent is where legends are truly tested—referencing the tragic fall during Whymper's original 1865 descent. 5. Conclusion

The Vertical Legacy: Zurbriggen, Julen, and the 2022 Re-evaluation of the Matterhorn Descent By retracing the steps of Zurbriggen and the

Zurbriggen was arguably the first "global" mountain guide. Though his roots were in the Saas Valley and Macugnaga, his influence on the Matterhorn was profound. By retracing the steps of Zurbriggen and the

In 2022, "The Descent on the Matterhorn" emerged as a theme for various media projects. This narrative choice subverts the traditional "conquest" trope of the ascent. By retracing the steps of Zurbriggen and the

Unlike many of his contemporaries, Zurbriggen viewed the descent as the most dangerous and technically demanding phase of the climb.