Whymper.com

Climber, Explorer and Gentleman

27 April 1840 – 16 September 1911

The Matterhorn, first climbed by Edward Whymper.

About

This site is dedicated to the memory and achievements of Edward Whymper. Best known for leading the first party to the top of the Matterhorn in 1865 and the subsequent accident on the way down that left 4 people dead.

Edward Whymper is more than the first man to climb the Matterhorn and hopefully through this web site you'll find that too.

Birth, Marriage and Death

Birth of Edward Whymper.
Marriage to Edith Mary Lewin.
Death of Edward Whymper.

Last updated: Friday 18th March 2011.