Minecraft wiki entry for Conquering_a_mountain, associated text: Mountains are a type of terrain that appear in many different designs, but are typically described as very tall. They can be part of the badlands, possess a barren surface made of stone, or have snowy slopes. Conquering a mountain can be quite a challenge, especially for unprepared players, due to the several dangers, including deep patches of powder snow, the ramming goats, and of course, its steep and towering heights. However, not all mountains are generated equally as it can sometimes just be a big meadow hill or a short mountain peak, so it's best to find one with very tall terrain and a "peak" biome. There are many reasons for conquering a mountain. Perhaps you want to harvest its massive reserves of iron and coal ore, or build something cool on top, or maybe you simply want to do it for the fun or challenge.