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The Julens were instrumental in the maintenance of fixed ropes and the construction of high-altitude shelters (huts), which revolutionized how climbers descended the mountain during sudden Alpine storms.

The title likely refers to a 2022 creative project, such as a documentary film or a literary retrospective, celebrating the legacies of the legendary Swiss mountain guides Matthias Zurbriggen and the Julen family . The Julens were instrumental in the maintenance of

Zurbriggen was arguably the first "global" mountain guide. Though his roots were in the Saas Valley and Macugnaga, his influence on the Matterhorn was profound. Though his roots were in the Saas Valley

The 2022 focus on Zurbriggen and Julen serves as more than just a historical tribute; it is a reminder of the enduring human connection to the Matterhorn. Their legacies demonstrate that the true art of the mountain lies not just in standing at the peak, but in the skill, poise, and safety of the return to the valley below. but in the skill