Edward Whymper

25, English, athletic, serious, driven
(Benedict Cumberbatch in Imitation Game)
An artist by trade, Whymper turns himself into a mountaineer. Driven to prove himself by climbing first ascents, he sets his sites on the Matterhorn.

 

Christy Walder

23, Swiss tomboy, sweet, confident
(Reese Witherspoon in Wild)
Christy is a natural climber, and wants to
climb the big mountains.
Sweet and trusting, she falls in love with Edward.

 

Jean-Antoine Carrel

36, charismatic Italian mountain guide, gregarious, charming
(Italian star)
Carrel is the most respected guide on the Italian side of the Matterhorn. He considers the mountain Italian and his own personal property.

John Tyndall

45, British physicist, professor, and skilled mountaineer
Capable and experienced, he, too, intends to be first on top.

 

Michel Croz

35, strong and capable mountain guide from France
Edward’s friend and confessor

 

Heidi Riffel

25, feminine and pretty, Christy’s best friend