Chamonix to Zermatt Haute Route Ski Traverse, Zermatt

OutsideSep 10

After reaching the summit of the Matterhorn in peak condition, elite mountain athlete Kalie McCrystal disappeared without a trace.

Hillary Gerardi set the first women's record.

5 things in this story

Lion RidgeTrailMain route up the Matterhorn from the Italian side.
Chamonix to Zermatt Haute Route Ski TraverseTrailHillary Gerardi set the first women's record.
Mauvais PasSightHighly exposed rock ledge meaning 'bad step'.
EnjambéeSightNarrow rock gap near 14,000 feet.
Elsewhere
Mont BlancViewpointChamonix, FranceHillary Gerardi broke the women's record in 2023.

Chamonix to Zermatt Haute Route Ski Traverse