Merchandization and Climate change are disrupting the traditional economic model of the mountain territories. New approaches are needed. The example of the Göschenen ModelRegion is an attempt to change the old paradigme.
This article by Franco Perlotto illustrates a trend which is spreading across the Alps of a so called green “mass” tourism. The basic idea remains the same as it is in the valleys: to bring as many people as possible to areas where they can spend their money by exposing them to attractive products. But in this case, the “product” is the wild nature of the mountain and the price it pays is often neglect
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has launched a #MountainsMatter Photo Contest in celebration of International Mountain Day that is observed every year on …
Courtesy of Planetmountain, a reflection by Michele Comi on the prospects of a mountaineering increasingly influenced by climate change. It’s late autumn, …
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.
On Saturday June 16th was held the MWI general Assembly. Delegates from most National chapters came to the “Chalet Alpin du Tour” …
This highly topical short story – given the heavy snowfalls in January – written by Paolo Cognetti, author of “The Eight Mountains”, …
Greenland’s most famous hiking trail is in great danger. The Arctic Circle Trail (ACT) in Greenland is recognized as as one of …
The Eleanor Storm caused damage to the Panoramic Mont-Blanc. The carrier cable was cut by 250 kilometers/km winds. The gondola carrier connects …
On December The Bulgarian government opened the Pirin National Park to new developments On Decembre 28, 2017, the Bulgarian government approved the …