Melting ice sometimes reveals real treasures in the heart of glaciers
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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…)
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. Without real knowledge and experience, you may put your own life as well as others' at risk. How to reduce avalanche risk? Following the advice of the Swiss Team for…
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…)
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 grouses or chamois are disturbed by humans during their winter resting period, they use up a lot of energy fleeing – and this is energy they need in order to…
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 attacks cannot be predicted. But there is hope, the UIAA has tips to dodge it. Check them out! (more…)
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 in Nepal with its 8,091 meters in height, and the glorious K2 at the China-Pakistan border. However, no need to cross Asia to find amazing routes where expert climbers and…