Soloed the Schmid route on the Matterhorn north face.
On June 29, 1993, Alison Hargreaves undertook a daring solo ascent of the Schmid route on the north face of the Matterhorn. This climb, accomplished in just five and a half hours, highlighted her remarkable ability to conquer some of the most challenging alpine routes. The north face of the Matterhorn, renowned for its steepness and the treacherous conditions, was a testament to Alison's prowess and determination.
This specific ascent was one of the earliest successful solo climbs on this route by a woman, reinforcing Alison's status as a trailblazer in the climbing world. Her successful completion furthered her progress toward the monumental goal of soloing all six great north faces of the Alps in a single season.