Due to the increased risk of rockfall, it is currently not recommended to climb the Matterhorn, which is affectionately called "Horu" by locals. Mountain rescuers show on site how heat, lack of snow and inexperienced alpinists exacerbate the situation.
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Due to the increased risk of rockfall, it is currently not recommended to climb the Matterhorn, which is affectionately called "Horu" by locals. Mountain rescuers show on site how heat, lack of snow and inexperienced alpinists exacerbate the situation.