The icy glaciers of the Mont Blanc massif have shaped the lives of the local people for many centuries. Environmental changes can have drastic effects on the delicate glacial ecosystem.
Kristian Ghedina gave us one of the most spectacular moments in the history of skiing, and that’s just one of the reasons his fans love him to this day, long after his active racing days.
They know the most beautiful mountains and have gone down the most spectacular slopes. However, even for the world’s best women skiers the race in Cortina d’Ampezzo is a true highlight of the season.
What do you need for a proper rock’n’roll tour through the Dolomites around Cortina d’Ampezzo? Toothbrush, mountain bike, climbing gear and a proper playlist!
Maurizio Fonte had no choice: Nature chose him. Ever since, the forests of Courmayeur have been his workplace, its wildlife his clients. For their protection and preservation, no hour of work is too much for the gamekeeper.
Halfway up on the way to the Mont Blanc summit is where alpinism, architecture and wildlife protection meet. And we meet Isabella Vanacore Falco, the guardian of an alpine ark above Courmayeur.
Everything in Alexander Campdellis life evolves around the mountains, his whole existence is built around them. With his family, he lives in the Monte Bianco hut at the foot of Mont Blanc.
23-year old Simon Croux is one of Italy's best skiing freeriders. And yet, he only spends one day a week on skis. What about the other six? You will find him at the bar or in the kitchen of his family's chalet.
More than 20 years have passed since mountain and ski guide Edmond Joyeusaz climbed Shishapangma in the Himalayas – no oxygen, skis on his shoulder – and, after reaching the middle summit at 8,008 metres, skied down the mighty slopes.
Only a few of the 90 baby goats currently living at the Millery's farm have a name. One is called Loretta, but naming each and every one would be a nearly impossible feat; they are just too difficult to tell apart.
Der Ski Rando Parc bietet auf mehr als 40 Kilometern rundum Crans-Montana alles was das Skitourenherz begehrt. Für alle, vom blutigen Anfängern bis zur ambitionierten Sportlerin, sind passende Routen vorhanden.
Mit Mitte 20 ist Robin Briguet schon über zehn Jahre in seinem Sport erfolgreich. Freestyle macht ihm zwar verdammt viel Spaß, als Funsport will er es aber nicht verstanden wissen.
He is the one who takes care of the lawns, paths and water surfaces at the world-famous Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club. Roland Dumoulin is a greenkeeper, and his love for his work is tangible.
55 kilometres through the mountains, 4,000 metres of difference in altitude – that’s a challenge that only a few can rise up to. Still, the Trail des Patrouilleurs is one of the more endurable alpine marathons.
The region around Crans-Montana is a large playground for racing cyclists. It allows them to move in two worlds: In the valley, the landscape is characterised by extensive vineyards and orchards.
18 holes at an altitude of 1,500 metres: The Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club is one of the most beautiful golf courses in the world – and one of the many alpine golf courses that attract more and more people. For very good reasons.
Whirlpools and palm trees at 2560 metres above sea level next to people in ski wear dancing on tables: The Jatzhütte mountain restaurant has been known for its legendary parties since 1988.
When you turn living in the mountains into a profession, there are no boundaries to your creativity. Manfred Hofer let his imagination run wild in the mountains around Kitzbühel and realised that a ski school can be much more than what you think.
In addition to the prestigious Hahnenkamm race for the downhill heroes of this world, Kitzbühel also hosts a race in which passion counts for far more than just a place on the podium: The Audi quattro Ski Cup.
He spent half of his life on the tennis court – without ever having played. But all the stars really respect and appreciate his work: Meet Fritz Mitteregger, groundskeeper at the Kitzbühel Tennis Club for 33 years.
Grace and Christina have been playing golf for as long as they can remember. Today the talented twins are looking forward to a bright future in professional golf.
Does a famous skier find it boring to plan houses? And to what extent is a documentary about extreme sport real or scripted? We got the answers from Axel Naglich.
A traditional ski resort in the Alps and Eastern spirituality – can the two go together? "Most definitely," says Anna Reschreiter who left behind a career in business consulting to teach yoga in Lech.
Letting go, climbing up and taking a deep breath have become the luxuries of our time. When was the last time you paid attention to your breathing? The last time you noticed how the air fills and then leaves your lungs?
There are times when women prefer to keep to themselves. Lorraine Huber’s freeride camps in Lech Zürs am Arlberg are such an occasion – because in sports, men tend to stress everyone out.
A glimpse into the life of a family of three in St. Anton. The parents go freeriding for a living. And the daughter? Is looking forward to her first day of school.
With a direct view of the Mont Blanc's frosted peaks, Franck Blanchet runs a mountain chalet restaurant. Good food, life in the mountains and his cattle are the ingredients to his personal recipe for happiness.
Sliding, jumping, climbing, abseiling – canyoning is all about pushing your boundaries. The picturesque Canyon de la Belle au Bois is the perfect place to try it.