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3967 meter high mountain – mountaineer falls to his death on the Eiger – News
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High alpine solar systems – How should mountain communities like Surses (GR) be compensated? -News
Contents A large solar system is planned near Savognin (GR). The resized project still faces several hurdles – for example regarding compensation. It is one of the major projects of…
Deaths in Valais – sneaker hikers anger mountain guides: “Leads to more accidents” – News
Contents An above-average number of female mountaineers had accidents in Valais this year. Poor equipment is just one reason. Hikers all over the country underestimate the risk in the mountains.…
the Elancourt mountain bike trail scrutinized and validated by the elite of the discipline
Swiss Alessandra Keller (right) and French Loana Lecomte (left) participate in the women’s Elite Cross Country mountain bike test event, on Elancourt hill (Yvelines), September 24, 2023. THOMAS SAMSON /…
Mission for mountain rescuers – blowing snow surprised two mountaineers
Two German women (both 20) wanted to climb the 2,680 meter high Moosermandl in Lungau on Sunday. But at the top they were surprised by heavy snowfall. A rescue helicopter…
Brokeback Mountain: three huge stars refused the cult film with Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal
“The Secret of Brokeback Mountain”, led by Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal, could have had a completely different cast. Three big Hollywood names were in fact offered to star in…
2 billion euros! Frenchman Verkor raises a mountain of money for a battery gigafactory
Alexandre Boero September 15, 2023 at 7:30 a.m. 5 © UKRID / Shutterstock The French start-up Verkor, specializing in the manufacturing of electric batteries, has just obtained historic funding of…
This premium electric mountain bike impresses with its lightness thanks to interesting choices
The manufacturer Stevens Bikes has updated its catalog with two new very high-end electric mountain bikes, whose weight easily drops below 20 kilos. Be careful, however, the price, him, flies…
New mountain station – Dachstein: start of the highest construction site in the country
Carried 9.8 million guestsBut to enjoy the view, the 43-metre-high special crane was not laboriously carted up the Styrian Hymnenberg: on Wednesday, after weeks of preparation, the starting gun was…
Iranian with a Swiss team – Faranak Partoazar: The pioneer of mountain bike sport
Contents Iranian mountain biker Faranak Partoazar has overcome some obstacles and had to fight hard for her career. “It was a strong signal – and triggered a slow change.” This…
Lost on the descent – father and daughter were stuck in the heavy rain on the mountain
Their lack of local knowledge cost a father and his daughter dearly when descending the Donnerkogel in Gosau. The two Czechs got lost and then got stuck on the mountain…
Mountain tourism: resorts call for energy price caps
Faced with the rise in energy prices in 2023 which weighs down their results, the ski resorts have called on Bercy to weigh “with all its weight” with energy distributors,…