Edward Whymper

Edward Whymper (April 27, 1840 – September 16, 1911), was a British climber and explorer best known for the first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865. On the descent, four members of the party were killed.

Canadian Rockies

In the early 1900's, Wympher visited the Canadian Rockies several times and made arrangements with the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) to promote the Canadian Rockies and the railway in his talks in Europe and Asia. In exchange, the CPR agreed to pay transportation costs for himself and his four guides. In 1901, Whymper and his four guides made the first ascents of Mount Whymper and Stanley Peak in the Vermillion Pass area of the Canadian Rockies.

Related Topics:
Canadian Rockies - Canadian Pacific Railway - Europe - Asia - 1901 - Mount Whymper - Stanley Peak

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On September 16 1911, Whymper died at the age of 71, shortly after another climb in the alps. He is buried in Chamonix, France.

Related Topics:
September 16 - 1911 - Chamonix - France

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