Mountain Wilderness in Ethiopia, a resounding success
“You have been marvellous, and by now you have become part of the legend of Maryam Dengelat, in the company of angels …
A breeze of change at Mountain Wilderness
On April 4 and 5, the presidents of the national sections of Mountain Wilderness got together at the Gelinotte de Freydières (near …
A JEWEL OF NATURE ENDANGERED!
A natural jewel The Seti River Gorge in western Nepal (not to be confused with the river by the same name near …
FAO MountainsMatter Photo Contest
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has launched a #MountainsMatter Photo Contest in celebration of International Mountain Day that is observed every year on …
Mountaineering and climate change
Courtesy of Planetmountain, a reflection by Michele Comi on the prospects of a mountaineering increasingly influenced by climate change. It’s late autumn, …
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 …