International Mountain Day Dec 11, 2025

Every December 11, we celebrate International Mountain Day, honoring the majestic peaks that shape our planet and the glaciers that support life. From the rolling Alps to the towering Himalayas, mountains cover nearly a quarter of Earth"s land and host 15% of the world"s population and nearly half of its biodiversity hotspots. Mount Everest, the world"s highest peak at over 29,000 feet, stands as a symbol of human aspiration and natural beauty. Its glaciers feed rivers sustaining millions, showing that mountains are more than scenery—they are lifelines.

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Today in History

Dec 11, 2018‘The mountains are calling’
Dec 11, 2019In the Himalayas for International Mountain Day
Dec 11, 2020Mountains fit for a queen
Dec 11, 2021Everest s shadow on the Himalayas
Dec 11, 2022Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada
Dec 11, 2023International Mountain Day
Dec 11, 2024International Mountain Day

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