On the slopes with the ski patrol – Chamonix’s first responders
From rescuing errant skiers to monitoring avalanches, the unsung heroes of the mountains put one writer through his paces ...
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From first tracks to Après ski – how to spend 3 epic days in Chamonix
The Bellevue cable car first opened in 1936, built by Charles Viard who brought the first cablecar to France. It climbs over ...
German Skier Beats Death at Mont Blanc, Chilling Video Surfaces | WATCH
A chilling video has surfaced on social media shows how a German Skier escapes death at Mount Mont Blanc after being swept away down a mountain by an avalanche. The incident happened at Mont Blanc, ...
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Video: German skier cheats death after being buried by avalanche at Mont Blanc
A German skier narrowly escaped death after being swept away by an avalanche on Mont Blanc, Europe's highest peak. He survived by deploying an emergency airbag, but suffered a broken leg and fractured ...
German skier miraculously escapes death after being swept away by avalanche at Mont Blanc. Video
As the skier glided down the snow-covered slope, an avalanche suddenly struck, pulling him into its grasp. The dramatic footage, filmed by 24-year-old Morgan Akhourfi, shows the skier frantically ...
The incredible mountain region that's 'the Himalayas of Europe'
Tucked away in the French Alps, Ecrins National Park is a stunning, untamed wilderness of snow-capped summits, glacial ...
Inside Chamonix's ski patrol: What really goes on behind the scenes to keep pistes safe at a resort in the French Alps… from avalanche bombs to dog rescues
Tom Chesshyre joins the ski patrol in the Grands Montets area for a day and takes part in a mock avalanche rescue with Utah ...
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The Snow Caves Of France's Largest Glacier Shine With Electric Blue Ice And Sculpted Caverns
Explore snow caves and ice sculptures at France's largest glacier. Scenic train rides, hiking, and breathtaking views await ...
Video: German Skier Narrowly Escapes Death After Being Swept Away By Avalanche In Italy
In a terrifying video, a German skier remarkably cheated death after being swept down a mountain by an avalanche while skiing at Mont Blanc, Europe's highest mountain.
Inside Our Ultra-Luxe Pursuit of the Best Powder Across the Alps
Luxury tour operator SwisSkiSafari tracks powder at a micro level to whisk clients to Europe's prime slopes. We pursued the ...
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Piste off in Verbier: 5 reasons why I love ski touring at resorts – and you should too
Ski touring has, understandably, a reputation for being a backcountry activity, reserved only for those with grit, a dash of madness and hopefully an avalanche beacon. But at many resorts like Verbier ...
Festival tour to bring nail-biting adventure films to North East town
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour arrives in Yarm, showcasing adrenaline-fueled adventure films at Yarm School on ...