Weather & trends

Glaciers are disappearing, rockfalls are increasing and routes are becoming impassable: climate change is transforming the Alps faster than expected. An overview of the latest developments.

A traffic-light guide for hot days: when your session runs as planned, when you scale it back and when you move it. Plus a hydration strategy built around you, a strength routine for the shade, and what your body learns after two weeks in the heat.

Sodium, potassium, magnesium: when do you actually need electrolytes? What sweat really costs you, how to dose it, and why plain water becomes a risk on long efforts.

Finally back outdoors: 5 cycling routes in Germany, Austria and Switzerland that are perfect for the start of the spring season.

For every 1,000 metres of altitude, UV radiation increases by up to 18%. Snow reflects 90% of UV rays. What research reveals about UV risks in mountain sports and how to protect yourself effectively.

2024 was the warmest year on record. The 1.5°C threshold was exceeded for the first time, and the CO2 budget is shrinking. A factual overview of the current state of climate research, with all the key figures and facts.

From green electricity to hydrogen-powered snow groomers: which Alpine ski resorts really do something for the environment, and where the greenwashing starts.