Climbing the Matterhorn | Lucy Walker 150

A woman’s place was seen as firmly in the home when British woman Lucy Walker became the first female to summit the Matterhorn. She not only managed the climb in cumbersome skirts and hobnail boots, but also overcame a deeply embedded gender bias in mountaineering, inspiring countless future female alpinists to follow in her footsteps.
This year, 150 years later, Mammut and Swiss Tourism have teamed up to celebrate Lucy’s feat as part of the 100% Women Peak Challenge, sending British outdoor adventurer Olivia Jane to Zermatt to scale the mountain.
This short film follows her as she prepares for the challenge, learns more about Lucy Walker, and explores some of the most beautiful alpine scenery in the world.
A film by Sam Walker @samwalker.uk @olivia.jane.x @mammut_uk
Entered for the BMC TV Women In Adventure Film Competition 2022, sponsored by Montane #BMCWomenInAdventure2022
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[@adzcraig]

Ah, unlucky with weather. Hopefully you had a great time on a couple of other objectives while out there.

[@paulthreesixty]

The realities of attempting the Matterhorn. Unlucky

[@hughking66]

Cool. Good luck with the weather next time!

[@mr.rockperson3213]

You don't conquer a mountain - you climb it.