Canadian skyrunner goes missing during training session for Matterhorn record attempt

A Canadian athlete has gone missing while preparing for a record-breaking ascent of the Matterhorn in the Alps. The climber, who was last seen during a training session near the Swiss-Italian border, was part of a solo attempt to ascend and descend the 14,692-foot peak. Authorities are now searching for the missing climber, whose disappearance has raised concerns among rescue teams and the climbing community. The athlete, known for her high-altitude pursuits, had been conducting reconnaissance ahead of her planned challenge.

Kalie McCrystal was hoping to break record in AlpsAthlete was last seen on Tuesday afternoonCanadian athlete Kalie McCrystal has gone missing during preparations for a record attempt in the Alps.McCrystal, from Squamish in British Columbia, was on a “reconnaissance/training session” in the run-up to her attempt at ascending and descending the 14,692 ft (4,478m) Matterhorn on the Swiss-Italian border. Continue reading...