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20 October 2026 \u00b7 Blog<\/p>\n

Gear check before winter<\/a><\/h3>\n

Beacon, probe, shovel, airbag pack: Dominique Perret's complete checklist to get your gear ready before your first off-piste day of the winter.<\/p>\n

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28 April 2026 \u00b7 Blog<\/p>\n

Women in the Mountains: Where We Stand and What\u2019s at Stake\u2028<\/a><\/h3>\n

Women in the mountains: decoding the key issues. Hear from Marion Haerty and Isabelle Liardet.<\/p>\n

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2 April 2026 \u00b7 Blog<\/p>\n

Mountain Safety: The Ski Industry\u2019s Key Role<\/a><\/h3>\n

What role should the ski industry play in education, prevention and mountain safety? Hear from two key industry voices.<\/p>\n

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31 March 2026 \u00b7 Blog<\/p>\n

Training Young Riders: Safety for Everyone<\/a><\/h3>\n

Training young riders: essential to help young talents progress safely and reach their goals. Discover our key insights!<\/p>\n

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24 March 2026 \u00b7 Blog<\/p>\n

Mountain Training: Why Learning Is Essential<\/a><\/h3>\n

Mountain training: a vital prerequisite for safe practice. Discover insights from IFMGA mountain guide Blaise Agresti.<\/p>\n

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17 March 2026 \u00b7 Blog<\/p>\n

How to\u00a0Succeed\u00a0on the\u00a0Legendary\u00a0Zermatt\u2013Verbier Course<\/a><\/h3>\n

Discover how to prepare for and succeed in this legendary ski mountaineering race. Featuring insights from Karine Fragni\u00e8re of Reaching Summits.<\/p>\n

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19 February 2026 \u00b7 Blog<\/p>\n

Mountain\u00a0guiding:\u00a0the key asset for\u00a0your\u00a0day\u00a0out<\/a><\/h3>\n

Mountain guiding, discover why being accompanied by a professional is essential for your safety, your progression and a truly relaxed experience.<\/p>\n

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12 February 2026 \u00b7 Blog<\/p>\n

FWT: How to\u00a0Become\u00a0a Pro Freeride\u00a0Athlete?\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n

Becoming a pro freeride athlete requires optimal preparation, risk mastery, and training. Lolo Besse, head judge at the FWT, shares his insights!<\/p>\n

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4 February 2026 \u00b7 Blog<\/p>\n

Avalanche Risk in the Mountains: Specific Terrains<\/a><\/h3>\n

Which specific terrains favor or reduce avalanche release? Explore the mountain and secure your outings by mastering terrain-related risks.<\/p>\n

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19 January 2026 \u00b7 Blog<\/p>\n

Ski Touring and Avalanche Bulletins: A Smart Habit?<\/a><\/h3>\n

Avalanche Bulletin: an essential tool for ski touring and freeride\u2026 provided it is used correctly. Discover our guide to avalanche bulletins.<\/p>\n

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7 January 2026 \u00b7 Blog<\/p>\n

Avalanche Transceiver Search, a Critical Moment in Rescue Operations<\/a><\/h3>\n

Avalanche transceiver searches are never easy. Victor Liebenguth rescued two buried snowboarders. Discover his testimony and key lessons.<\/p>\n

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15 December 2025 \u00b7 Blog<\/p>\n

Choosing Your Avalanche Transceiver: The Ultimate Guide to Proper Mountain Gear<\/a><\/h3>\n

Which avalanche transceiver should you choose for your off-piste outings? This guide explains everything you need to know to select your equipment for more effective rescues.<\/p>\n

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6 March 2025 \u00b7 Blog<\/p>\n

Knowledge and Community as Keys to Safety: Meet Oak, the app to meet safe mountain partners<\/a><\/h3>\n

Before you rush headlong into snow-covered backcountry, let's pause for a moment and chat about something crucial: Does your gear align with your skills and project? Because, let\u2019s…<\/p>\n

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14 May 2024 \u00b7 Blog<\/p>\n

Patrouille des Glaciers 2024: Nature always has the final say<\/a><\/h3>\n

Valentine et Noelle, runners at Patrouille des Glaciers 2024, share their experience following a year of intense training, only to see their race cancelled due to bad weather.<\/p>\n

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31 January 2024 \u00b7 Blog<\/p>\n

Interview: Dominique Perret, Co-Founder of WEMountain, \u201cWe needed to completely rethink the box\u201d<\/a><\/h3>\n

Dominique Perret is a freeride legend who helped pioneer the sport in the early \u201980s. Fondateur de WEMountain, He gives us the inside scoop on his passion for…<\/p>\n

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11 January 2024 \u00b7 Blog<\/p>\n

Interview with Mattia Piffaretti: Why Understanding Human Factors is Crucial When Freeriding?<\/a><\/h3>\n

Mattia Piffaretti holds a PhD in sports psychology and heads the AC&T Sport Consulting firm in Lausanne. He has worked with many national and international sporting federations on…<\/p>\n

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17 November 2023 \u00b7 Blog<\/p>\n

Interview: Robert Bolognesi, Freerider and Snow Scientist<\/a><\/h3>\n

Robert Bolognesi is truly passionate about snow. As an avalanche specialist with doctorates in geography (Universit\u00e9 Grenoble Alpes, 1991) and computer science (EPFL, 1999), he travels the Alps…<\/p>\n

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9 October 2023 \u00b7 Blog<\/p>\n

Is Your Winter Gear Ready For Action?<\/a><\/h3>\n

Before you rush headlong into snow-covered backcountry, let's pause for a moment and chat about something crucial: Does your gear align with your skills and project? Because, let\u2019s…<\/p>\n

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8 May 2023 \u00b7 Blog<\/p>\n

Interview: Marc-Antoine Schaer, Founder & CEO of Alpride and avalanche airbag advocate<\/a><\/h3>\n

Born in La Chaux de Fonds, in the Canton of Neuch\u00e2tel, Switzerland, Marc-Antoine Schaer belongs to a generation that grew up on skis and snowboards. He came to…<\/p>\n

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4 April 2023 \u00b7 Blog, Non classifi\u00e9(e)<\/p>\n

Scottish Perseverance<\/a><\/h3>\n

The climate within the Cairngorms, the United Kingdom\u2019s largest national park, is the stuff of legend. On a high plateau, 4,000 feet above the North Sea, boulder-strewn domed…<\/p>\n

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