How to Climb the Matterhorn--for the first time

Wherein Dr. Know-it-all provides a complete guide to climbing the Matterhorn, from Zermatt, Switzerland. This iconic mountain has drawn people to climb it for more than 150 years. Find out how you, too, can enjoy this most beautiful mountain!

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Table of Contents for the video
Introduction: 0:00
Why Climb the Matterhorn: 0:43
Why a How-To Video: 1:35
My Credentials: 2:20
Training: 4:15
Expenses: 5:15
Guide or no guide: 8:15
Equipment: 9:35
Thoughts on training: 12:20
Zermatt: 14:00
Acclimatizing - The Riffelhorn: 14:32
Things to do in Zermatt: 15:40
The Climb - Day One: 15:55
The Climb - Day Two: 18:20
Ascent: 20:00
Descent: 27:15
Future Plans: 30:50

Shopping list from this video
I've included women's versions where applicable

---Base Layer
Arcteryx Phase AR Men’s Base Layer Top
Arcteryx Phase AR Women’s Base Layer Top
Alternate: Icebreaker Merino base layer top
Patagonia Capilene Men’s base layer bottom
Arcteryx Phase AR Women’s base layer bottom
Icebreaker boxer briefs
Women's Icebreaker panties
Women's Icebreaker boy shorts
Smart Wool Men's Crew Sock
Smart Wool Women's Crew Sock
---Mid Layer
UnderArmour synthetic t-shirt
Marmot Men's Rocklin pullover fleece mid layer
Marmot Women's Rocklin full zip fleece mid layer
—Pants and Boots
Outdoor Research Men's Cirque climbing pants
Outdoor Research Women's Cirque climbing pants
La Sportiva Trango Cube Men’s Boots
La Sportiva Trango Cube GTX Women’s Boots
Grivel New-Matic Crampons
—Insulation/Outer Layer
Arcteryx Men’s Cerium LT Down jacket
Arcteryx Women’s Cerium LT Down jacket
Arcteryx Alpha AR Men’s Hard Shell
Arcteryx Alpha AR Women’s Hard Shell
Outdoor Research Men’s Gaiters
Outdoor Research Women’s Gaiters
—Gloves/Mittens
Black Diamond Terminator Climbing Gloves
Men’s Fleece Gloves
Women’s Fleece Gloves
Icebreaker Glove Liner
Head Men's Ski Gloves
Head Women's Ski Gloves
Black Diamond Absolute Cold Weather Mittens
—Head and Eyes
Julbo Explorer 2 Glacier Glasses
Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet
Merino Wool Men’s Beanie
Merino Wool Women’s Beanie
Neck Buff
—Backpack
Osprey Talon 33L Backpack
Osprey Tempest 30L Women's Backpack
Osprey Rain Cover
--Climbing Gear
60cm Ice Axe
Lightweight Alpine Climbing Harness
2 Non-Locking Carabiners
2 Locking Carabiners
Belay/Rappel Device
120cm Nylon Sling
--Miscellaneous
Sleeping Bag Liner
2 1L Nalgene Bottles
1 Bottle Insulator
Headlamp
First Aid Kit
--Electronics
GoPro Hero 7
GoPro Extra Batteries
Apple Watch Series 6
Casio ProTrek Watch With Altimeter
Timex Expedition watch

[DrKnowitallKnows]

This is a bit off the beaten path (get it?) for this channel, but I thought you'd enjoy something a bit different going into the holiday season. Hope you agree! And if you enjoy this video, I have another on how to trek to Everest Base Camp I can release here too. But I don't want to flood this channel with non-tech videos, so please do let me know your thoughts.

[rubend.]

I am not only interested in the content you post, but also in you as a person. Thats the reason why I appreciate even those "unusual" videos! :) Thanks!

[stephanmarte]

I climbed the Matterhorn this year, too (19.07.). I´m a rather experienced mountainer but I have to admit, that this was a very impressive and demanding climb. Your description of the climb and your advices are very good, exactly what I would tell if somebody asks me about my opinion. Greetings from Germany!

[BigBoneESB]

Never climbed it but been around on the Italian side, stunning mountain.

[JohnD]

Wow. Beautiful photos. I’ve been to the Swiss Alps, but all I did was walk around the base of the mountains. Was never tempted to climb them, but I enjoyed your adventure vicariously.

[ulrichdobsch]

Very impressive... seems to be a great adventure. I love your channel, please keep going 😃
Hello from Germany...

[stefanherzberg]

Hey, I enjoyed this video, although I'm not a climber and have no ambition to climb mountains. Very impressive! Incredible places you put yourself there - that narrow snow ridge, wow! Thank you for the video.

[adrianleitch]

One of the nicest spots in the world, even if not climbing!

[wec]

Last time I went up a mountain like that I had really bad anxiety. Trying to work on that, watching the steep cliffs reminded me of my last experience :D

[dan_chay]

Awesome. Thanks for the how-to. Love the detail.

[lukeotter]

Wow! That looks a bit higher than the one at Disneyland

[markleyg]

I'd rather just wait in line and ride the train through it.

[dscarty]

This is no small feat. Perhaps you should be known as Dr. Does It All

[reinormand]

I would respectfully prefer that you focus on Autonomy. Maybe create another channel for the side stuff. This seems out of place.