{"id":46110,"date":"2024-05-14T11:43:58","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T09:43:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/?p=46110"},"modified":"2025-12-17T15:32:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T14:32:45","slug":"patrouille-des-glaciers-2024-nature-always-has-the-final-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/en\/patrouille-des-glaciers-2024-nature-always-has-the-final-say\/","title":{"rendered":"Patrouille des Glaciers 2024: Nature always has the final say"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"46110\" class=\"elementor elementor-46110 elementor-46027\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8fd813c elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8fd813c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6cf6857\" data-id=\"6cf6857\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-5074716 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5074716\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-b4aac31\" data-id=\"b4aac31\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc56aa7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dc56aa7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 09-10-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Patrouille des Glaciers 2024: Nature always has the final say<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-dd71416 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dd71416\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-1fc4da3\" data-id=\"1fc4da3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fe460b elementor-author-box--layout-image-left elementor-author-box--align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-author-box\" data-id=\"5fe460b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"author-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/elementor-pro\/assets\/css\/widget-theme-elements.min.css\">\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.reachingsummit.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"elementor-author-box__avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RSU_logo_bobst_large_color-300x276.jpg\" alt=\"WEMountain is proud to be the official education partner of Reaching Summit !\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.reachingsummit.com\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWEMountain is proud to be the official education partner of Reaching Summit !\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__bio\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Reaching Summit (RS) is an inspiring project that fosters women's participation in the famous race Patrouille des Glaciers (PdG). Founded by Karine Fragni\u00e8re in 2023, RS aims at breaking the glass ceiling through ski alpinism. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7dae48c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7dae48c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 09-10-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><i>Valentine and Noelle, runners in the Patrouille des Glaciers 2024, share their experience following a year of intense training, only to see their race cancelled due to bad weather. This is a great lesson from nature, which shows us that the Mountains will always have the final word and that sometimes, we need to take a step back and put on hold our projects, no matter how hard we&#8217;ve been training for.  <\/i><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92717d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"92717d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Story Of Valentine Cardis<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca53a88 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca53a88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/reaching-summit-ok-111-800x800-1.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-46045 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/reaching-summit-ok-111-800x800-1-300x300.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/reaching-summit-ok-111-800x800-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/reaching-summit-ok-111-800x800-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/reaching-summit-ok-111-800x800-1-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/reaching-summit-ok-111-800x800-1-624x624.webp 624w, https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/reaching-summit-ok-111-800x800-1-50x50.webp 50w, https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/reaching-summit-ok-111-800x800-1-100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/reaching-summit-ok-111-800x800-1-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/reaching-summit-ok-111-800x800-1.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This winter, I embarked on an extraordinary adventure: preparing for the Patrouille des Glaciers. Initiated by the Reaching Summits program in September, I was part of a team of fearless girls, united by our passion for ski mountaineering and our desire to push ourselves. <\/p>\n<p>From the begining, our goal was clear: to enhance our skiing skills while building true team cohesion. Throughout the season, bonds grew stronger, and individual differences turned into collective strengths. Every descent, every climb was an opportunity to learn from each other, discover new strengths and weaknesses, and grow together.  <\/p>\n<p>The first ski mountaineering races were crucial moments in our journey. They tested our acquired skills and revealed new challenges to overcome. We embraced these challenges with determination, seeing them as opportunities for improvement and growth.  <\/p>\n<p>A decisive step before the Patrouille des Glaciers was a weekend spent at the Cabane Th\u00e9odule in Zermatt, at 3400 meters above sea level. There, amidst majestic peaks, we not only worked on our endurance and physical fitness, but also strengthened our cohesion. Together, we developed strategies, refined our pace, and consolidated our mutual trust.  <\/p>\n<p>However, despite all the preparation and enthusiasm, sometimes nature has its own plans. A few days before the Patrouille, the Z2 race had to be canceled due to weather conditions. It was a setback for us, but we kept our composure and perspective. Safety first in the mountains, I accepted this decision wisely and redoubled my determination for the challenges ahead.   <\/p>\n<p>Hence, even if the season did not unfold exactly as planned, it was an unforgettable adventure, marked by camaraderie, personal growth, and a passion for the mountains. For me, the Patrouille des Glaciers represents much more than just a competition: it is a symbol of my commitment, perseverance, and love for the great outdoors. And regardless of the final destination, the real triumph lies in the journey itself.  <\/p>\n<div>Finally, I would like to express my deep gratitude to our generous sponsors who made this adventure possible. A huge thank you to Bobst, our main sponsor, whose unwavering support for projects like Reaching Summits, advocating for female participation in fields where they are still underrepresented, has been invaluable. Thanks also to WEMountain for their expertise in mountain training and safety, to Movement for equipping us with lightweight skis, poles, and helmets, to Suprabeam for their essential headlamps for our night crossings, to BlueIce for quality mountaineering gear, and to the restaurant le Koti du Ch\u00e2ble for their valuable connection with Montura, which provided us with warm and high-performance clothing, while remaining incredibly lightweight. Finally, a big thank you to Reaching Summits and Karine Fragni\u00e8re for initiating and developing this project with so much dedication and passion. Your invaluable support has been the cornerstone of our success.     <\/div>\n<div> <\/div>\n<div>Our achievements on the slopes are just the beginning of an endless adventure. We will continue to push ourselves in a variety of sporting challenges, inspiring other women to embrace courage and determination. Together, we will overcome self-imposed doubts and limits, paving the way for a generation of women ready to tackle any challenge, never again questioning if they are truly capable. 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Haudenschild<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e35291 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e35291\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/reaching-summit-ok-113-800x800-1.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-46042 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/reaching-summit-ok-113-800x800-1-300x300.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/reaching-summit-ok-113-800x800-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/reaching-summit-ok-113-800x800-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/reaching-summit-ok-113-800x800-1-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/reaching-summit-ok-113-800x800-1-624x624.webp 624w, https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/reaching-summit-ok-113-800x800-1-50x50.webp 50w, https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/reaching-summit-ok-113-800x800-1-100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/reaching-summit-ok-113-800x800-1-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/reaching-summit-ok-113-800x800-1.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Joining Reaching Summits was a pivotal moment in my life. Created to shatter stereotypes and empower women, this association proved that with the right guidance, women can conquer any challenge. For us, that guiding light was Karine, a remarkable woman who showed us that we are capable of far more than we ever imagined.  <\/p>\n<p>Under Karine&#8217;s leadership, our journey with Reaching Summits was nothing short of transformative. We received top-notch training from WEMountain, honing our skills under the guidance of experienced mountain guides. Equipped with the best gear, we embarked on our adventure with determination and excitement.  <\/p>\n<p>At the outset, our team was a group of strangers, united by a shared goal: to push our limits and prove that women belong in the mountains. Despite the initial challenges posed by our ambitious goal, we rallied together and supported each other every step of the way. <\/p>\n<p>As the final race approached, anticipation filled the air. We had trained tirelessly for this moment, pouring our hearts and souls into every ascent and descent. The excitement was palpable, driving us forward with renewed determination.  <\/p>\n<p>But as fate would have it, nature had other plans. Throughout the week leading up to the race, unfavorable weather persisted, preventing Z1, A1 and Z2 patrols from showcasing all the hard work and training we had put in. Despite the organizers&#8217; best efforts to facilitate the event and ensure our safety, it became evident that the elements were not in our favor.   <span style=\"color: var(--bb-body-text-color);\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>The realization that our hard work and dedication would not culminate in the race we had prepared for was a bitter pill to swallow. Yet, amidst the disappointment, there was a sense of gratitude for the organizers&#8217; unwavering commitment to our safety and well-being. They had left no stone unturned in their preparations, and their dedication did not go unnoticed.   <\/p>\n<p>Despite the setback, our journey with Reaching Summits was a triumph of personal growth. We emerged stronger, more confident, and more resilient than ever before. Through our shared experiences, we forged bonds that will last a lifetime.  <\/p>\n<p>As I look back on my time with Reaching Summits, I am filled with gratitude for the opportunities it has provided me. It&#8217;s not just about reaching the summit; it&#8217;s about the journey and the lessons learned along the way.  <\/p>\n<p>And thanks to Karine and the entire Reaching Summits team, I am now more confident in my abilities than ever before. With their support, I know that the sky is the limit. <\/p>\n<p>Special thanks to Bobst, our main sponsor, for their unwavering commitment to projects like Reaching Summits, which empower women in traditionally male-dominated domains. Additionally, gratitude to WEMountain for their expertise in mountain safety, Movement for providing us with top-quality ski gear, Suprabeam for indispensable headlamps, BlueIce for reliable mountaineering equipment, and Le Koti du Ch\u00e2ble for facilitating our connection with Montura, who outfitted us with high-performance attire. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cceaf70 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cceaf70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 09-10-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC00442-2048x1365.jpg\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048 wp-image-46057\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC00442-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC00442-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC00442-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC00442-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC00442-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC00442-624x416.jpg 624w, https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC00442-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC00442-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC00442-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a355de elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6a355de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sometimes, you have to know when \"to give up\"<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f824085 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f824085\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To minimise the risks, it is essential to have a deep understanding of both your environment and yourself. Indeed, the weather can be a real danger. But, did you know that our mental, energetic and medical states also play a crucial role in our decision-making and can have a positive or negative impact on our mountain adventure?   <\/p>\n<p>Preventing accidents is of utmost importance: your fate is determined BEFORE the avalanche, not AFTER. <\/p>\n<p>Every adventure requires careful planning. What, who, when, where, how: learn to anticipate to avoid the unexpected. Adapting to the environment and being vigilant for changes is key to a safe backcountry practice.   <\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, it&#8217;s hard to take a step back, especially when you have perfectly planned your mountain adventure and have been trained for it. However, we must remember that nature always has the final say. Stay aware of your surroundings and be open to the possibility of postponing your ride. Safety first! The mountain isn&#8217;t going anywhere, you can always come back another time.    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Start your mountain learning journey online today: www.w3mountain.com\/en\/shop<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7c9ff1 elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d7c9ff1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" src=\"https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC00728-2048x1366.jpg\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048 wp-image-46049\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC00728-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC00728-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC00728-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC00728-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC00728-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC00728-624x416.jpg 624w, https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC00728-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC00728-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC00728-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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","protected":false},"author":146,"featured_media":59789,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_header_footer","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[563],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-46110","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46110","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/146"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46110"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46110\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/59789"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46110"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46110"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/w3mountain.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46110"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}