London-born Edward Whymper was a leading figure of the Golden Age of Alpinism. Indeed, it was his fateful first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865 that brought about the end of this period, a time when the great peaks of the Alps were first climbed, often by wealthy Brits expertly guided by locals. The Matterhorn would be the most enduring event in Whymper’s legacy, yet he was a truly pioneering early proponent of alpinism, one of Britain’s greatest ever mountaineers, with many impressive feats to his name.
French brand Cimalp clearly holds Whymper with enough regard to have named one of its best-selling technical fleece jackets after him. It’s designed as a mid-layer that’s “perfect for shifting mountain conditions, climbing or trekking activities” and is available in both men’s and women’s versions. Cimalp namechecked mountaineering, climbing and ski touring as it’s ideal uses, though I had a suspicion it’d be a good option for pretty much all outdoor pursuits.
