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Skiing in the Alps faces a bleak future thanks to climate change

Skiing was introduced into the Alps comparatively late in the 1880s, with the first ski-lift being developed in the Swiss resort of Davos in the winter of 1934. The industrial revolution was two centuries old by that point, but the world climate was still largely pre-industrial.

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Drought decimated bogong moth numbers. Now flooding rains are bringing them back to the Australian Alps

They weigh "less than a Tic Tac", yet bogong moths manage to migrate 1,000 kilometres in their billions each year. Scientists are concerned weather extremes may be their undoing.

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Holly Willoughby’s £1k a night ski chalet in the alps with hot tub and private chef

Holly Willoughby, 41, enjoyed the start of her Christmas break from This Morning with a trip to the French Alps with her family. The stunning chalet looked like something from a film with beautiful wooden beams and incredible alpine views

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Can a trip to a medical spa hotel in the Austrian Alps really cure long Covid?

It all begins with retraining the gut, according to Lanserhof Lans; Kerry Walker heads to Innsbruck’s mountains to test the theory

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2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Spied In The Alps Hiding Updates In Plain Sight

The third-generation model is expected to be revealed in 2023.

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‘Our magical cabin’: a fairytale ski hut in the Austrian Alps

An isolated hideaway near Kitzbühel is the perfect base for a family skiing trip – and an opportunity to indulge in naked moonbathing

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8 of the best ski hotels across Europe 2023: Luxury and family-friendly destinations

From wow-factor design and mountain-view spas to memorable dinners and top-of-the-line skiing, check out our pick of the continent’s top places to stay for skiers

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We tried Elfingrove's new fondue offering and it transported us to the Alps

Getting into the festive mood in Glasgow can be tricky when we're more likely to be hit with rain than snow in the lead-up to Christmas. That's why we decided to chase that Hallmark-high and head to the recently opened Winter Wonderland.

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French Alps village tears down ski lift last used 14 years ago as there's not enough snow

The village of Saint-Firmin in southeastern France no longer experiences heavy snowfalls as it did in the past - and a ski lift built in 1964 was demolished as it has not been used since 2008

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French Alps village says goodbye to ski lift of winters past

Saint-Firmin (France) (AFP) - Older residents of Saint-Firmin can recall learning to ski on slopes served by one of the first lifts above the village, one that will now be seen only in pictures of days when winter meant abundant snow.

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Swiss railway company breaks the record for world's longest passenger train

A Swiss railway company has claimed the record for the world's longest passenger train on the weekend, with a trip on one of the most spectacular tracks through the Alps.

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Like clockwork: World's longest passenger train winds through Swiss Alps

Bergün (Switzerland) (AFP) - The world's longest passenger train -- an assembly of 100 connected coaches measuring nearly two kilometres -- wound through breath-taking scenery in the Swiss Alps Saturday.

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Swiss claim record for world's longest passenger train

A Swiss railway company claimed the record for the world’s longest passenger train with a trip on one of the most spectacular tracks through the Alps

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Battle of the Alps? Water woes loom amid climate change

Bountiful for centuries, the crystal-clear waters issuing from the Alps could become increasingly contested as climate change and glacier melt affect the lives of tens of millions in the coming years: Italy wants them for crop irrigation

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Alpine views, picturesque towns, and a mountain to cycle up

Amateur cyclist Steve Wartenberg was looking for his first post-COVID adventure

The Independent UK

High-octane slopes: from the Hahnenkamm races to vertical skiing, discover thrills in Austria’s Kitzbühel

One of the most legendary sports towns in the Alps, Kitzbühel is the perfect place for ski fans. Whether you want to make the most of its 233km of slopes, observe daredevils doing the famous Hahnenkamm downhill races or enjoy off-piste activities, it’s got something for everyone

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Glaciers in the Alps are melting faster than ever – and 2022 was their worst summer yet

Finally, after what was arguably the worst summer on record for glaciers, snow has begun to fall in the European Alps. It is much needed. Over the 19 years that I have visited and studied the glaciers in Switzerland, I have not seen a summer like 2022. The scale of…

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Liz Truss: what I told European colleagues when they asked me what on Earth is going on in British politics

The Casino de Montbenon in Lausanne, Switzerland would make a perfect setting for a James Bond film. Located in magnificent gardens and overlooking Lake Geneva and the Alps, criminals and villains could make their entry or escape by motorboat or helicopter. The building itself is as beautiful as it is…

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Switzerland records worst melt rate of its glaciers

Swiss glaciers lost six percent of their volume this year, which far exceeded the record set in 2003, a new study says.

Reuters

Worst melt year on record for Swiss glaciers, data shows

Swiss glaciers have recorded their worst melt rate since records began more than a century ago, losing 6% of their remaining volume this year or nearly double the previous record of 2003, monitoring body GLAMOS said on Wednesday,

Wales Online

Climber who suffered broken back and had to relearn how to walk conquers the Alps just a year later

Loic Menzies, 37, suffered multiple fractures in a cliff fall in Pembrokeshire and needed to be airlifted to hospital

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Backcountry visitors are leaving poo piles in the Australian Alps – and it's a problem

Spring has arrived in Australia’s Snowy Mountains. The snow is starting to melt. Wildflowers are emerging in a variety of colours: blues, yellows, whites … hang on. Those aren’t white flowers. They’re scrunched up bits of toilet paper left behind by skiers, boarders and snow-shoers.

AFP

Dry summer puts squeeze on French Alps cheese

La Clusaz (France) (AFP) - France's record heat and drought have not spared the majestic pastures under the snow-capped Alps, where cows are struggling to find enough grass to produce milk for reblochon and other prized cheeses.

ABC News

Drought, bushfires and beetles: The climate-related trifecta threatening Australia's iconic snow gums

Australia's beloved snow gums are being affected by drought, fire and disease, and those who know the high plains of the Australian Alps can see parts of the landscape changing before their eyes.

Daily Mirror

World champion skier and friend fall to deaths on Mont Blanc in tragic incident

Former skiing world champion Adele Milloz and an unnamed friend have been killed whilst attempting to climb Mont Blanc in the French Alps, amid searing temperatures

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