Matterhorn Rockfall Risk Increases Due to Heat and Lack of Snow

Mountain guides in Zermatt express concern over the Matterhorn, affectionately known as 'Horu,' as increased rockfall danger, high temperatures, insufficient snow, and inexperienced climbers make ascents inadvisable.

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«Der Berg bröckelt»: Zermatter Bergführer sorgen sich um ihr Horu

Wegen erhöhter Steinschlaggefahr wird derzeit von einer Besteigung des Matterhorns, von Einheimischen liebevoll «Horu» genannt, abgeraten. Bergretter zeigen vor Ort, wie Hitze, fehlender Schnee und unerfahrene Alpinisten die Lage verschärfen.

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Matterhorn Rockfall Risk Increases Due to Heat and Lack of Snow

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«Der Berg bröckelt»: Zermatter Bergführer sorgen sich um ihr Horu

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