The weather in the mountains can be very treacherous. Circumstances change very quickly: one moment it seems sweltering hot, but as soon as clouds appear in front of the sun […]
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The weather in the mountains can be very treacherous. Circumstances change very quickly: one moment it seems sweltering hot, but as soon as clouds appear in front of the sun […]
Lees verderThe current avalanche risk in Switzerland is high: level 4 (out of 5). What’s the cause, and when is it over and thus safer again?
Lees verderHigh above picturesque Chamonix towers the highest mountain in the Alps: Mont Blanc. From the valley floor at 1000 meters, it is over 3800 meters to the summit. This elevation […]
Lees verderFour-thousand meters is a significant altitude in the European Alps. This page provides a list with their respective elevation.
Lees verderThe fastest way to get from large parts of the French Alps into Italy is through the Mont Blanc Tunnel. But it isn’t cheap. What does it actually cost?
Lees verderWhat is the best way to adapt your body to increasing altitudes, without getting sick from altitude sickness?
Lees verderThe PCT, AT and CDT form the Triple Crown of American long thru-hikes.
The American Perimeter Trail is the connecting element – the mother of long hikes.
Hypothermia is a potential safety risk, which should be taken serious. Recognizing the symptoms, providing first treatment and most importantly preventing hypothermia is essential.
Lees verderI can vividly remember the days in which I was die-hard against the use of trekking poles. I am not old. I wasn’t at the time, and still I am […]
Lees verderFacts» Located: Haute Savoie, France » Number of inhabitants: 10,000» Altitude: 1034m (city center)» Special features: In good weather in high season, Chamonix attracts 100,000 visitors a day Chamonix Valley […]
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