Pleasure seekers versus environmentalists

When spring arrives, increasing numbers of skiers fly by helicopter to the high mountain peaks, to experience the joys of free riding down in powder snow. But environmental groups say nature reserves should not be used as helicopter landing pads. 14,000 people have signed their petition to ban heli-skiing. (SF/swissinfo.ch)

This content was published on April 21, 2010 - 16:45

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