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Surviving covid measurments – what hope for french stations ?
It is no secret that the measures taken to combat the covid pandemic are having a concrete impact on ski resorts and mountain sports. France, for example, has been hit…
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Links between cold waves and rising temperatures ?
Last February, a major cold wave, including snowfall, hit the world's surface. The United States were heavily impacted, with low temperature records of up to -20 degrees in Texas. However,…
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Covid measures : the reverse of the medal for wildlife ?
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…
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Climate change and melting ice : prevent disasters
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…
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The white death – How to reduce avalanche risk?
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.…
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Know about Snow with MountaiNow and Exolabs ❄️😎⛷
Snow... or not? Snow-cover at 20m resolution is now available on MountaiNow (mobile app and web) for the entire Alps - thanks to a partnership with Exolabs. (more…)
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Our friends, also in winter – Respect to protect
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…
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Watch your anchor! Stress Corrosion Cracking could be next
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…
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Amazing European mountains to climb for you? Here are five
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…
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MountaiNow 2.0 is live ☀️ Check it out !
New interface... New fonctions... Ghost Tracks Logbook and much more To discover now! How? 1. Download or update the App (android, iphone) 2. Sign-up or login (usual credentials) 3.…
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