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Avalanches: looming danger in the Swiss Alps

This content was published on Dec 24, 2020 Switzerland has a long tradition of avalanche protection. But how predictable is the white death?

How nostalgia lifts the mental load of lockdown

This content was published on Dec 24, 2020 I got a head start preparing for the upheaval in our lives this past year, and it’s helped me cope with not being able to travel home.

The importance of ‘white gold’ to the Alpine economy

This content was published on Dec 18, 2020 The economy of the Alpine regions depends heavily on ski-lift activity and winter tourism.

Swiss resorts struggle with safety measures for Covid-free slopes

This content was published on Dec 16, 2020 Swiss ski resorts have ploughed ahead with preparations for the year-end holiday season despite pressure from neighbouring countries on Switzerland.

Arosa bear park gets Ukrainian circus bear

This content was published on Dec 11, 2020 Jambolina, a former Ukrainian circus bear, has become the new bear at Arosa bear sanctuary in southeast Switzerland.

Avalanche warnings issued in southern Switzerland

This content was published on Dec 6, 2020 Heavy snowfall throughout the weekend has crippled road and rail traffic and resulted in avalanche warnings in Switzerland.

Little owl is Swiss bird of the year

This content was published on Nov 27, 2020 The little owl, almost extinct in Switzerland 20 years ago, has been chosen as BirdLife Switzerland’s “bird of the year” for 2021.

When an alpine lockdown is inspiring

This content was published on Nov 26, 2020 I never think “what fun!” when faced with going up a mountain, either slow footing my way or searching for a lower bike gear that doesn’t exist.

Staycation blues: Why I envy the humble hoverfly

This content was published on Nov 4, 2020 A mutant gene could be responsible for the author's inability to look forward to his staycation.

Dramatic loss of Swiss glaciers continues

This content was published on Oct 16, 2020 The volume of Swiss glaciers continued to decline significantly this summer, drastically changing the image of the Alps.

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