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The 2022 focus on Zurbriggen and Julen serves as more than just a historical tribute; it is a reminder of the enduring human connection to the Matterhorn. Their legacies demonstrate that the true art of the mountain lies not just in standing at the peak, but in the skill, poise, and safety of the return to the valley below.

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. The 2022 focus on Zurbriggen and Julen serves

The Julens were instrumental in the maintenance of fixed ropes and the construction of high-altitude shelters (huts), which revolutionized how climbers descended the mountain during sudden Alpine storms. For generations, members of the Julen family served

The Julen name is synonymous with Zermatt. For generations, members of the Julen family served as the primary protectors of the Matterhorn routes. but in the skill