THE SWAT PROJECT
This is Betto Pinelli’s report on the first phase of the Swat project held in Pakistan for young students with the participation of Italian instructors.
From the Mountain Wilderness International General Assembly
On Saturday June 16th was held the MWI general Assembly. Delegates from most National chapters came to the “Chalet Alpin du Tour” …
“It’s snowing”, a tale by Paolo Cognetti
This highly topical short story – given the heavy snowfalls in January – written by Paolo Cognetti, author of “The Eight Mountains”, …
Save the “Polar-Route” / ”Arctic Circle Trail”
Greenland’s most famous hiking trail is in great danger. The Arctic Circle Trail (ACT) in Greenland is recognized as as one of …
Eleanor cuts the Panoramic Mont-Blanc Gondola carrier cable
The Eleanor Storm caused damage to the Panoramic Mont-Blanc. The carrier cable was cut by 250 kilometers/km winds. The gondola carrier connects …
Pirin: a Bulgarian natural jewel under threat
On December The Bulgarian government opened the Pirin National Park to new developments On Decembre 28, 2017, the Bulgarian government approved the …
Absurd trend: Heli-Biking reaches the Swiss Alps
Two commercial helicopter companies announced a few days ago that they will offer heli-biking in Switzerland from next summer. A practice by …
Rethinking the mountain
Back to the day organized by the Sella Foundation and the CAI for the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the founding …
5th Swiss “Keepwild! climbing days”
From 25th to 28th of August Mountain Wilderness Switzerland held the keepwild! climbing days for the 5th time. The event is a …
The Mont-Blanc takes-off to UNESCO
October 24, 2017 is to be marked with a white stone for the municipalities of the Mont Blanc massif. The Mont-Blanc Transfrontier …