The tops of the mountains are covered in snow and ... Many river sources are in the Alps. When snow and ice melt in the spring and summer, they supply water to the rivers and lakes at the foot ...

Although hiking is typically done in the warmth of the summer sun, some areas around the Swiss Alps also have wintertime ...

The Swiss Alps provide masterful views at any time of the year. And if you don't want to schuss the slopes, hiking can be a ...

Arnold, 31, reached the top in just 1 hour and 46 minutes ... ascent of the north face of the Matterhorn mountain in the Alps. The 1,100 meter-high climb usually takes mountain climbers between ...

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