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What is climate change?

22 June 2021 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… baptiste

The Remy brothers and climbing : A passion that moves mountains

25 May 2021 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,… baptiste

Surviving covid measurments – what hope for french stations ?

15 April 2021 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… baptiste

Links between cold waves and rising temperatures ?

31 March 2021 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,… baptiste

Covid measures : the reverse of the medal for wildlife ?

16 March 2021 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… baptiste

Climate change and melting ice : prevent disasters

17 February 2021 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… baptiste

The white death – How to reduce avalanche risk?

3 December 2020 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.… admin

Know about Snow with MountaiNow and Exolabs ❄️😎⛷

23 November 2020 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…) admin

Our friends, also in winter – Respect to protect

11 November 2020 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… admin

Watch your anchor! Stress Corrosion Cracking could be next

5 August 2020 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… admin