Matterhorn Glacier, Alpine glacier near Zermatt, Switzerland
Matterhorn Glacier is a large ice field in the Alps spanning several kilometers with deep crevasses cutting through its surface. The high elevation keeps the ice frozen year-round and supports multiple ski areas.
The glacier became a focus for researchers and mountaineers in the 19th century, who documented its movement and changes. These scientific observations today help understand how climate affects high-altitude glaciers.
Swiss mountain guides lead expeditions across the glacier, passing down generations of knowledge about safe navigation through the frozen terrain.
A modern cable car system brings visitors from Zermatt to observation platforms on the glacier surface in less than an hour. Warm clothing and sturdy shoes are essential since temperatures stay below freezing throughout the year.
The glacier hosts a year-round ski area with prepared slopes on its frozen surface. This makes the place one of few locations where winter sports can be enjoyed at high altitude for most of the year.
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