June: Schneeferner Glacier
The Schneeferner Glacier is located on the Zugspitzplatt, a plateau sloping downwards from west to east, south of the Zugspitze (2,962 m …
The signing of the MoU with Pakistan
A report by Carlo Alberto (Betto) Pinelli On 29 May, in one of the spacious halls of the Serena Hotel in Islamabad, …
From the heart of Asia, a wish that rises like the wind
As he prepares to leave for Pakistan, where he will sign a Memorandum of Understanding between Mountain Wilderness International’s Asian Desk and …
The Decline of Sheep and Goat Farming in the EU: A Win for Mountain Ecosystems?
by Hugues Thiebault The European Union (EU) is witnessing a steady decline in sheep and goat farming, a trend confirmed by recent …
April/May: Lang Glacier
The Lang Glacier, situated at an altitude of 2,077 to 3,890 m asl and spanning 6.5 km*, is a valley glacier located …
Uphill and effortless
Heliskiing and the more recent practice of helibiking, while thrilling for adventure enthusiasts, pose significant environmental challenges that cannot be ignored. These …
March: Lyskamm
The Lyskamm is a mountain in the Pennine Alps (Valais Alps), east of the Matterhorn and west of the Monte Rosa Group, …
“Girls in Action” on tour
On the eve of International Women’s Day, Mountain Wilderness Italy, Region Lazio, organised a public meeting in Rome to illustrate the initiatives …
January/February: International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation
The International Year of Glaciers 2025, spearheaded by WMO and UNESCO at the WMO headquarters in Geneva, officially commenced on January 21. …
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics candidature file vs reality
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, initially welcomed as an opportunity to relaunch tourism and the economy of the area while respecting …