Terry Pigott of Glacier Peak Capital enjoys international travel, including to Switzerland where he has visited the Matterhorn mountain. Standing over 14,000 feet tall, the Matterhorn was considered unclimbable until 1865 when the first team ascended it, though only three survived the descent. The mountain towers over the quiet village of Zermatt, known for its clean air and largest summer skiing area in the Alps. Visitors to Zermatt can experience winter sports, hiking, climbing and other outdoor activities year-round thanks to the summer glaciers.

2.  Investment professional Terry Pigott of Glacier Peak
Capital has provided annual returns of 22 percent on
average for the company. When not engaged in
company pursuits, Terry Pigott enjoys international travel.
His previous travel destinations include Switzerland, the
homeland of the infamous Matterhorn and a plethora of
vacationing activities in the Swiss Alps.
Standing at over 14,000 feet, the Matterhorn was believed
to be unclimbable prior to 1865, when the first team of
English climbers successfully ascended the mountain on
July 14. However, only three of the seven climbers survived
the descent due to an accident that caused four of them
to fall to their deaths.

3.  Word spread throughout the world of the triumph
and tragedy, securing a place in history for Zermatt
and the Matterhorn.
The mountain towers over the quiet village of
Zermatt, known for its clean air and skiing
opportunities. Encircled by the mountains of the Swiss
Alps and considered one of Europe’s best skiing
locations, Zermatt has only 6,000 permanent residents
and provides the largest summer skiing area in the
Alps. In order to maintain clean air and prevent air
pollution, the town enforces an “auto-free” policy
and requires visitors to enter via either railway train or
taxi from the nearby village.

4.  Those who visit Zermatt, the Matterhorn, and
other nearby mountains can experience a
range of winter sporting outings, nature
excursions, and other activities. Visitors can
partake in skiing, ski tours, and snowboarding
yearlong due to the area’s summer glaciers,
and the Alps’ vast wilderness allows for a
variety of activities involving winter hiking,
mountain climbing, biking, and mountain
excursions. In addition, Glacier palace is an icy
structure built 15 meters below the glacier’s
surface.