The east and north faces of the Matterhorn at dawn. Valais Alps, Switzerland. [Photo] Mario Colonel

The Matterhorn

Herve Barmasse and Luca Maspes

Posted on: July 1, 2006

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So archetypical it's nearly a cliche, the Matterhorn has retained its power over the imagination for more than a century. Herve Barmasse and Luca Maspes spin Cervino's tale, while Alessandro Gogna, Marco Barmasse, Catherine Destivelle and Patrick Gabarrou recount their adventures on the world's most iconic peak.

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