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6 days ago
- Entertainment
Colorado boy tells David Muir about becoming youngest American to climb Matterhorn
After becoming the youngest person to climb El Capitan in Yosemite by rope, 11-year-old Sam Evermore is now also the youngest American to climb the Matterhorn in the Alps. David Muir shares his story.
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6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Colorado Boy, 11, Sets New World Record After Summiting the Matterhorn in the Swiss Alps
Sam Evermore previously attempted to climb the mountain in 2024 but was unsuccessfulNEED TO KNOW Sam Evermore, 11, finally achieved his goal of reaching the top of the 4,692-foot mountain, becoming the youngest American to do so He previously attempted to summit the Matterhorn with his dad, Joe, in 2024 but had to turn back due to severe weather conditions He told ABC News that he hopes his story will inspire fathers and sons to do the impossibleAn 11-year-old boy from Colorado has now become the youngest American to reach the summit of the Matterhorn over the weekend. Last year, Sam Evermore previously attempted to summit the famed 14,692-foot mountain in the Swiss Alps along with his father, Joe. However, the two had to turn back due to severe weather conditions, Colorado radio station KRDO and NewsNation reported. But that was then and this is now, as both Sam and Joe finally made it to the top upon their return visit to the Matterhorn, according to an Instagram post shared by Sam and Joe on Sunday, Aug. 10. The post featured a photo carousel of their ascent, including one of father and son at top of the mountain holding the American flag. According to the Evermores, the decades-long world record for the youngest person to summit the Matterhorn was held by Valais Kevin Laube, 8, of Switzerland. 'Sam's name now stands in the rarest company on Earth,' they shared on Instagram. 'And he didn't just get there… he blasted there.' According to their post, Sam reached the summit in three hours and 45 minutes from Hörnli Hut. 'For our family, this wasn't just a climb… it was a rite of passage. A proving ground. A place where a boy steps into the storm of fear, exhaustion, and risk… and comes out the other side with something inside him forever changed,' they continued. 'Now, the Matterhorn is a new staple in the Evermore boys' journey… the standard has been set… the line has been drawn… and Sam's little brothers are already looking at that peak with fire in their eyes,' they added. 'The torch has been lit… and it burns at 14,692 feet,' the father and son concluded. In an interview from basecamp with ABC's World News Tonight anchor David Muir that aired on Tuesday, Aug. 12, Sam said that he hopes his story will inspire 'fathers and sons to get out and do something that seems impossible.' The experience at the Matterhorn wasn't Sam's first conquest of a mountain. In 2022, he became the youngest person to summit Yosemite's El Capitan through a rope ascent, per ABC News and Sam's Instagram bio. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. According to Sam's website, he has two brothers and a sister along with dad Joe and mom Ann. In addition to El Capitan and the Matterhorn, Sam has climbed Moonlight Buttress, Fairview Dome and Eichorn Pinnacle among his other accomplishments. Speaking with CNN, Joe marveled at Sam's accomplishment on the Matterhorn, calling him a "machine." "He didn't stop," Joe said. "He was just moving the whole way. It's a very difficult and technical and even dangerous mountain. So there are several disciplines that Sam has had to learn." PEOPLE reached out to Joe and Sam Evermore for additional comment on Wednesday, Aug. 13. Read the original article on People
7 days ago
- Entertainment
Colorado boy youngest American to climb the Matterhorn in the Alps
After becoming the youngest person to climb El Capitan in Yosemite by rope, 11-year-old Sam Evermore is now also the youngest American to climb the Matterhorn in the Alps. David Muir shares his story.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Yahoo
11-year-old climber conquers the Matterhorn, sets new American record
Three years after becoming the youngest person to summit Yosemite's El Capitan rock formation, 11-year-old Sam Evermore has just shattered another world record. In an interview with "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir, the young climber and his father shared their triumphant journey to the top of one of the world's most dangerous peaks, the Matterhorn. The Colorado Springs native, alongside his father, Joe, successfully reached the summit of the Matterhorn over the weekend, standing proudly at nearly 15,000 feet with the American flag in hand. The accomplishment wasn't just about breaking records -- it was about strengthening an already remarkable father-son bond. "I'm hoping that my story inspires fathers and sons to get out and do something that seems impossible," Joe Evermore told Muir from their basecamp. The pair had been preparing for this moment for over a year, having to turn back their first attempt when they came within 1,000 feet of the summit due to dangerous weather conditions. This time, accompanied by professional climbing guides and documented by a drone crew, they started their ascent at sunrise. Through snow and challenging terrain, they navigated the treacherous rocks of the iconic peak that stands between Switzerland and Italy. MORE: David Muir shares emotional reunion between WWII veteran and fighter plane When asked about reaching the summit, Sam's response was simple, but heartfelt: "It felt so good. We had been working on it for two years." The achievement comes with mixed emotions for the father-son duo. "There's part of it that was also a little sad," Joe said. "Our relationship has really enjoyed spending all this time getting ready for this mountain, and when you get there, there's this afterglow of getting it done, but it's also kind of sad because the mission is accomplished." In the Evermore household, each of their boys (once they turn five) takes on one "colossal goal" each year. "It has to be so big we work on it a little bit every day," Joe said of training with his four children. "It's got to be remarkable, something we can hang on the wall, and most importantly -- you can't die, so you have to do it safely." For parents looking to follow in their footsteps, Joe suggests starting smaller. "Just be intentional with your kids," Joe said. "Put together some kind of plan. It doesn't have to be climbing mountains -- it could be something like an annual parent-child road trip. The important thing is creating those bonds and helping our children become courageous adults."
7 days ago
Child climber tells David Muir about conquering the Matterhorn, setting new record
Three years after becoming the youngest person to summit Yosemite's El Capitan rock formation, 11-year-old Sam Evermore has just shattered another world record. In an interview with "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir, the young climber and his father shared their triumphant journey to the top of one of the world's most dangerous peaks, the Matterhorn. The Colorado Springs native, alongside his father, Joe, successfully reached the summit of the Matterhorn over the weekend, standing proudly at nearly 15,000 feet with the American flag in hand. The accomplishment wasn't just about breaking records -- it was about strengthening an already remarkable father-son bond. "I'm hoping that my story inspires fathers and sons to get out and do something that seems impossible," Joe Evermore told Muir from their basecamp. The pair had been preparing for this moment for over a year, having to turn back their first attempt when they came within 1,000 feet of the summit due to dangerous weather conditions. This time, accompanied by professional climbing guides and documented by a drone crew, they started their ascent at sunrise. Through snow and challenging terrain, they navigated the treacherous rocks of the iconic peak that stands between Switzerland and Italy. When asked about reaching the summit, Sam's response was simple, but heartfelt: "It felt so good. We had been working on it for two years." The achievement comes with mixed emotions for the father-son duo. "There's part of it that was also a little sad," Joe said. "Our relationship has really enjoyed spending all this time getting ready for this mountain, and when you get there, there's this afterglow of getting it done, but it's also kind of sad because the mission is accomplished." In the Evermore household, each of their boys (once they turn five) takes on one "colossal goal" each year. "It has to be so big we work on it a little bit every day," Joe said of training with his four children. "It's got to be remarkable, something we can hang on the wall, and most importantly -- you can't die, so you have to do it safely." For parents looking to follow in their footsteps, Joe suggests starting smaller. "Just be intentional with your kids," Joe said. "Put together some kind of plan. It doesn't have to be climbing mountains -- it could be something like an annual parent-child road trip. The important thing is creating those bonds and helping our children become courageous adults."
