Melting ice sometimes reveals real treasures in the heart of glaciers
Discover in this article discoveries ... (more…)
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Kanchha Sherpa: A pioneer in the most perilous expedition of modern times …
Nepalese Kanchha Sherpa, now 90, is the last survivor of the expedition led by mountaineers Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, the first to conquer the world's highest mountain, Everest, in 1953. This is the story of an unprecedented adventure ... (more…)
The mythical peaks of over 8000 metres
There is no need to introduce mountaineering, a famous discipline that sometimes involves climbing the highest and most difficult mountains. Among the most famous are the peaks above 8,000 metres. These peaks are among the highest in the world and are located mainly in the Himalayas and Karakorum. Despite recent records, they still remain a challenge for even the most…
A link between lack of snow and ski accidents?
This season's low snowfall has led to an increase in the number of people visiting high mountain resorts, some of which are seeing an increase in the number of injuries, also due to the harder snow. Explanation of the phenomenon... (more…)
Lack of snow and high temperatures: explanation of the phenomenon
Winter is finally back! Temperatures, after peaks of heat over the Christmas period (16°C in Basel, Switzerland or 15°C in Rennes, France), have finally started to drop drastically since 10 January. Explanation of this phenomenon but also of the lack of snow, which has been long awaited for several months. (more…)
MountaiNow & E-Shape: a European project for the future
A few months ago, MountaiNow was selected to be part of a large European project with the sweet name of e-shape. It's time for us to tell you more in this article! (more…)