Within the mountaineering world, the Matterhorn is a classic peak, a sharp, isolated rock pyramid with steep narrow ridges jutting from surrounding glaciers. The town of Zermatt, nestled beneath the mountain's north face, is a mountaineering Mecca. One of the most frequently climbed mountains in the world, the Matterhorn's every ridge and face have been scaled, and there are now fixed ropes, ladders, and huts along the normal routes to the summit. It was first climbed in 1865 by a party lead by Edward Whymper. This climb ended in tragedy as 3 of the climbers, Douglas Hadow, Lord Francis Douglas, and the guide Michel Croz all fell to their deaths on the descent. One of the best places to enjoy a majestic view of the mountain is from the Stellisee lake, from which this picture was taken.
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Picture ID: SBP007661. Canon EOS 5D, Canon 28-135mm IS, ISO 50, 1/100sec at f/16, Filters: Polarizer, 8 vertical shots stitched together, Tripod.
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