Mountains

Formation

• Tectonic plate collision pushes crust upward
• Volcanic activity builds peaks from magma
• Erosion carves sharp, dramatic shapes

Famous Peaks

• Mount Everest — tallest on Earth
• Mount Fuji — iconic Japanese symbol
• The Alps — Europe's mountain range

Why We Climb

• Challenge and self-discovery
• Connection with nature
• Silence and solitude above the clouds

In Closing

"The mountains are calling and I must go."

— John Muir