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Summer 2021 : Has mountain tourism held up ?
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…
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Famous quotes on climate change : make up your own mind !
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.…
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What is climate change?
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…
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The Remy brothers and climbing : A passion that moves mountains
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,…
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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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