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The Race Is On to Save the Alps’ Famous Huts and Trails as Melting Permafrost Threatens to Destroy Them

Hiking will always be a part of life in the Alps, but climate change has made navigating high-alpine routes more complicated ...

Travel For the Sport of It! Conquering Switzerland’s Most Extreme Winter Adventures

From skydiving the Eiger to winter kayaking on Lake Brienz, explore Switzerland's best-kept adrenaline secrets for your 2026 ...