Austria is a country defined by mountains: Well over half of its landscape is shaped by the iconic Alps. A night spent in Innsbruck, the capital city of Tyrol (the state in which Austria’s highest ...

In days gone by, Europe’s high Alpine meadows were the summer destination of shepherds and cowherds, who brought their sheep and cattle up the valleys for herb-rich grasses. These seasonal visitors ...

Climate change is causing the permafrost to thaw. This poses problems for many SAC huts. In some cases, they may even have to be dismantled.

Siemens is taking high-tech environmental protection to new heights – literally. Serving as a general contractor, Siemens Building Technologies has brought the latest in environmentally compatible ...

In 1779, Englishman Charles Blair built the first primitive shelter for hikers to view France’s Mer de Glace glacier, in the shadow of the Alps' tallest peak, Mont Blanc. The simple stone hut, rebuilt ...

Located at the popular starting point for the ascents of Bishorn, Weisshorn, and Les Diablons, the new Tracuit Hut is situated along a ridge caught between a cliff and a glacier. Due to its location, ...

Like most of the trails in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, the Gale River Trail begins with forgiving dirt and mud but quickly changes to unforgiving rock. For most of the 4.6-mile climb up the trail ...

Due to numerous last-minute cancellations, the Swiss Alpine Club is introducing a reservation fee for its huts. A solidarity ...

Bush heritage is alive and well in the Australian high country thanks to the efforts and imagination of people like Warwick Garner. He is one of the old-timers taking people's imaginations to remote ...

Historic alpine huts built off the backs of pioneering skiers are closer to being restored as a fundraising drive gathers speed. Preparatory work to upgrade the Robert and Christie huts, built in the ...

The funding for alpine clubs is being increased by the federal government. For the years 2026 and 2027, 7.72 million euros each, more than double the previous amount, will be available for alpine ...