Mountain Dictionary Definition
The mountains fall to the east to the flat expanse of the plateau. Since 1972 The Mountain Institute has partnered with remote mountain communities in the highest, longest and oldest mountains of the world. We work together to conserve ecosystems, develop sustainable livelihoods and protect distinctive mountain cultures.
The Matterhorn is a famous mountain and an iconic emblem of the Swiss Alps. The mountain derives its name from the German words Matte, that means meadow, and Horn, which implies peak. With its 4,478 metres excessive summit, lying on the border between Switzerland and Italy, it is among the highest peaks within the Alps. From the primary time it was climbed in 1865 to 1995, 500 alpinists have died on it...