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.…
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…)
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Who is Grivel: a special brand for mountain lovers
Who is Grivel? The question was not born out of any promotional intent but out of the desire to meet the needs of mountain lovers. Whether taking a difficult step…
Latest News – 2018 at the Top ☀️
Check out the latest Newsletter! With SAC | Mind your head | Safety for all (more…)