Place: Matterhorn

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

sport

Greg Callaghan: 'You are trying to get as close as possible to that edge without crossing it'

When the oral history of the great shutdown passes into the collective memory there will be fond nods to days spent rediscovering the local forests, beaches, and parks. Precious hours when both mind and body could wander free.

world

Storm hampers search for billionaire missing in Swiss Alps

general

On top of the world: John Burke on his plan to climb Everest

world

Mystery solved of Japanese climbers missing on Matterhorn since 1970

general

The best games of 2014 and the most exciting releases for 2015

general

Our scientific genius Tyndall who was accidentally murdered by his wife

Tyndall: such a colourful character

A CONFERENCE commemorating John Tyndall was held in Dublin last month.

Mon, 28 Nov, 2011

Troops battle Swiss forest fire

Troops have joined around 300 firefighters battling strong headwinds and dry conditions to extinguish a huge forest fire in southern Switzerland.

Wed, 27 Apr, 2011

Melting snow moves Swiss border into Italy

Switzerland has expanded its borders at Italy’s expense because of melting glaciers in the high Alps.

Wed, 19 Aug, 2009

Experts to examine Fossett plane wreck remains

DNA experts are preparing to test what are believed to be the remains of millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett, found in the wreckage of his plane.

Fri, 03 Oct, 2008

Daunting area to be searched for missing Fossett

US National Guard C-130s and helicopters with infrared and thermal imaging equipment scoured the soaring peaks and sagebrush desert of north-west Nevada early today for any sign of missing adventurist Steve Fossett.

Thu, 06 Sep, 2007

Fossett will return: Branson

Richard Branson has backed missing adventurer Steve Fossett to return safe and well.

Wed, 05 Sep, 2007

Robot strength to help quadriplegic reach peak

A JAPANESE quadriplegic plans to ascend the peak of a Swiss mountain by riding piggyback on a mountaineer who will get some extra muscle from a robot suit.

Tue, 04 Apr, 2006

Wheelchair-bound Japanese man looks to robot suit

A Japanese quadriplegic plans to ascend the peak of a Swiss mountain by riding piggyback on a mountaineer who will get some extra muscle from a robot suit.

Mon, 03 Apr, 2006

Karlsson and Els lead way in Masters

ROBERT KARLSSON has the chance to complete consecutive wire-to-wire victories in the Omega European Masters — but will have to hold off Ernie Els to do so.

Fri, 05 Sep, 2003

Karlsson and Els hold overnight lead

Robert Karlsson has the chance to complete consecutive wire-to-wire victories in the Omega European Masters – but will have to hold off Ernie Els to do so.

Thu, 04 Sep, 2003