Nestled at an astonishing 4,003 meters (13,133 feet) on the Matterhorn in Switzerland, Solvay Hut is a testament to human perseverance and engineering. Built in 1915, this modest wooden structure serves as a crucial emergency shelter for mountaineers braving one of the world’s most famous peaks. Its construction was an extraordinary
Nestled at an astonishing 4,003 meters (13,133 feet) on the Matterhorn in Switzerland, Solvay Hut is a testament to human perseverance and engineering. Built in 1915, this modest wooden structure serves as a crucial emergency shelter for mountaineers braving one of the world’s most famous peaks. Its construction was an extraordinary feat, requiring materials to be transported via pack animals and a temporary cable system. Incredibly, the entire hut was erected in just five days. Today, it remains an iconic stop for climbers,
