Winds in the mountains can be very strong. But what is the driving force for the winds and what is causing the difference during the day?
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How are glacier formed and how do they grow?
Glaciers occur on all continents, as far as New Zealand and New Guinea are included in the continent of Oceania. The formation and growth of a glacier takes (quite literally) […]
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Monte Rosa Range
On the far south of Switzerland, bordering with Italy, we can find the Monte Rosa-group or range. It is often referred to as being just one mountain. However, it is […]
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Mountain weather: things to consider
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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Switzerland on high alert for avalanche risk
The 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?
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Mont Blanc – highest mountain in the Alps and France
High 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 […]
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Four-thousand meters is a significant altitude in the European Alps. This page provides a list with their respective elevation.
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Mont Blanc Tunnel – cost 2022
The 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?
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Altitude acclimatization: what’s best?
What is the best way to adapt your body to increasing altitudes, without getting sick from altitude sickness?
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The Triple Crowns & the American Perimeter Trail
The 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.