Matterhorn 2017 – Another Summit Today!

 

Hello from Zermatt, Switzerland today!

Today is Aug 29th and we just finished another successful summit climb on the Matterhorn. Longtime Alpine Ascents guide Tim Connelly reached the summit of the Matterhorn with Donny M. They had great climbing conditions and amazing weather.

Below are a couple pictures from their summit today.

The team will be returning to Zermatt tomorrow and celebrating in town over some beers!

 

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