Raymond Lambert

Swiss mountaineer and explorer

Raymond Lambert - Swiss mountaineer and explorer
Born

October 18th, 1914
110 years ago

Died

1997
28 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Explorers & Adventurers

Country

Switzerland

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Born in 1914, a mountaineer achieved notable feats in the Swiss Alps and the Himalayas. Lambert was part of the first Swiss expedition to Everest in 1952, which attempted to reach the summit. His climbing skills and determination were evident during challenging ascents, including the first ascent of the western face of the Matterhorn in 1931. Throughout a career in mountaineering, contributed to the development of climbing techniques and equipment. His explorations and ascents brought attention to the technical challenges of high-altitude climbing.

First Swiss expedition to Everest in 1952

First ascent of the western face of the Matterhorn in 1931

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