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…)
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…
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…
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, Claude and Yves, the Remy family has gained international recognition in the world of climbing. (more…)
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 epidemic, let's discover the first results of this summer for the mountains. (more…)
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 the environment, both on the fauna and the flora. With the French government's decision to close the ski lifts, the mountains remain in danger - walkers and sports enthusiasts are…
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 glaciers is now a real risk for mankind, threatening and creating disasters in all corners of the globe. (more…)
