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The bodies of two Belgian mountaineers, who went missing in 1992, have been discovered in the retreating Trift Glacier in canton Valais. The finding is a stark reminder of the accelerating impact of climate change on the Swiss Alps.
21 days ago · 2 sources
Climate Change
Switzerland's iconic alpine landscape is being visibly transformed by extreme heat. The Rhône Glacier is losing ice at an alarming rate, while increased rockfall risk on peaks like the Matterhorn is forcing guides to deem classic routes 'extremely dangerous'. This piece documents the immediate environmental and safety impacts.
The Local Switzerland · +2 more
Sports
Organizers of the legendary Patrouille des Glaciers ski mountaineering race have postponed the first set of races by 24 hours, citing a significant avalanche risk on the course between Zermatt and Verbier following recent weather conditions.
SWI swissinfo.ch
