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About The Deadly Race To The Summit Of The Matterhorn

The Matterhorn. An invincible mountain - until 150 years ago. It all changed on 14 July 1865, when two mountaineer groups raced to the top, wanting to be the first to reach the peak of the majestic mountain. The British-Swiss team were victorious. But the triumph soon turned into tragedy. During the descent, four mountaineers tragically died. But was it an unfortunate accident, or sabotage? Or even murder... WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life! Content licensed from Off The Fence to Little Dot Studios.

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Title
The Deadly Race To The Summit Of The Matterhorn
Category
Society
Runtime
90 minutes
Language
English
Publisher
Wonder

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