Matterhorn is a characteristic peak located in the Western Alps on the border between Switzerland and Italy. It is one of the most recognizable mountains in the world due to its unique shape – its slopes resemble steep triangular walls, rising high above the glacier ridge. The first successful ascent of the Matterhorn was made in 1865 by a 7-person team led by a British mountaineer Edward Whymper. During the expedition, four of its members were killed and they fell into the abyss. The threatening beauty of the Matterhorn attracts many mountaineers and climbers who want to reach this majestic mountain, often disregarding dangers.
