You can die ski touring! On average, 12 skiers die a year in Switzerland because of avalanches. Most of them triggered their "own" avalanche. Avalanche risk is difficult to assess. Without real knowledge and experience, you may put your own life as well as others' at risk. How to reduce avalanche risk? Following the advice of the Swiss Team for…
Winter is the hardest time of year for wild animals. Snow, cold weather and lack of food mean animals need to do all they can to save energy. When black grouses or chamois are disturbed by humans during their winter resting period, they use up a lot of energy fleeing – and this is energy they need in order to…
It is out there, lurking in the climbing places you enjoy most, the places where you feel safest. Stress corrosion cracking strikes in broad daylight, it cannot be seen and its attacks cannot be predicted. But there is hope, the UIAA has tips to dodge it. Check them out! (more…)
Amazing European mountains to climb? Whether an expert mountaineer or enthusiastic beginner, one always dreams about climbing the most difficult mountains of the world, like the magnificent and dangerous Anapurna in Nepal with its 8,091 meters in height, and the glorious K2 at the China-Pakistan border. However, no need to cross Asia to find amazing routes where expert climbers and…
In the Remy family, climbing is a tradition from father to son. Through the exploits of the father, Marcel Remy, but also through the unparalleled commitment of the two sons, Claude and Yves, the Remy family has gained international recognition in the world of climbing. (more…)
With the end of the summer fast approaching, it is now possible to draw up a first assessment of mountain tourism. Between capricious weather and instability due to the Covid epidemic, let's discover the first results of this summer for the mountains. (more…)
Clearly, climate change is no longer the preserve of environmentalists. Many people (such as young people) have become aware that this phenomenon is affecting our planet and, consequently, our homes. Mountain enthusiasts are also on the front line of seeing that glaciers are melting and wildlife is changing rapidly. In this context, helping to raise awareness to reduce our greenhouse…
It is important for everyone to know what climate change is, as it is part of our lives and our future. The definition of climate change is now fairly clear thanks to the work of scientists and researchers around the world and the commitment to the issue by international organisations such as the UN. According to the researchers, it is…
With more than 10,000 km of slopes, France has many ski areas, bringing many tourists to its slopes every year. However, these snow sports enthusiasts have a real impact on the environment, both on the fauna and the flora. With the French government's decision to close the ski lifts, the mountains remain in danger - walkers and sports enthusiasts are…
Talking about climate change often rhymes with melting ice. Indeed, it is one of the most evocative and well-documented signs linked to the increase in greenhouse gases. The melting of glaciers is now a real risk for mankind, threatening and creating disasters in all corners of the globe. (more…)
