Someone called the piste rescue services, another began first aid. Within minutes, the ski patrol arrived. Shortly afterwards, a helicopter landed carrying a doctor. Cardiac massage, adrenaline and a ...

Do endurance athletes age like fine wine, or vinegar? Data mining of the American Birkie results by Jim Coors on the website xcskistats.info has thrown up some interesting results. The Birkie is a ...

When their bodies were found days later on the vast expanse of the Vallée Blanche, the tragedy might have been written off as another alpine accident; one more reminder of the mountain’s indifference.

I marked the first lake swim of the year with a quick outing to Grand Parc de Miribel-Jonage, heading for the Lac des Eaux Bleues. I rode out from central Lyon along the Rhône’s right-bank towpath. It ...

With the return of good weather today skiers were out in force. Despite warnings and yesterday's avalanches the deadly series continued today. If social media is a guide ski tourers, perhaps better ...

I'd seen that the Beldina / 7 Laux nordic area was still being pisted although no longer open the trails were on free access so I decided to head up as it is not far from home. I was a bit worried at ...

The death of Benjamin Ribeyre in the couloir d’Orcière has sent a shockwave through the alpine community. A highly regarded mountain guide, described as both brilliant and deeply experienced, Ribeyre ...

According to the mountain rescue unit (PGHM) based in Savignac-les-Ormeaux, the avalanche traveled approximately 600 meters. The victim, who was skiing alone, is believed to have triggered the slide ...