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INSANE: Chamonix - The Real Truth

From mountain photography to ice-climbing – try it all at this summer festival in the French Alps

Improve your mountain skills by day and party by night at the Arc’teryx Alpine Academy in Chamonix

The Guardian - UK

How the Girl Powder retreat resuscitated me after a painful divorce

How the Girl Powder retreat resuscitated me after a painful divorce

Feeling frazzled after the end of her 25-year relationship, writer Rebecca Thornton sought refuge on the slopes

Evening Standard

Climate change threatens the Winter Olympics’ future – and even snowmaking has limits for saving the Games

Climate change threatens the Winter Olympics’ future – and even snowmaking has limits for saving the Games

Watching the Winter Olympics is an adrenaline rush as athletes fly down snow-covered ski slopes, luge tracks and over the ice at breakneck speeds and with grace.

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These European cities won't be able to host future Winter Olympics due to climate change

Chamonix and Oslo are among the sites considered risky for hosting future Games.

Off piste: under-the-radar areas for good value ski homes near big ticket French Alps resorts

Look away from the stellar resorts (with higher prices than prime London) to their unsung neighbours for ski homes within reach

Evening Standard

‘Breathtaking, and it wasn’t just the altitude’: I skied the Vallée Blanche – it was a spiritual experience

For writer and ski buff Lisa Young, descending the famous valley in Chamonix was more than just another thrilling ride – it was a reminder of the transcendent moments that snowsports can offer

The Guardian - UK

A sprint finish closes an ultra-competitive CCC race at UTMB finals as Puppi and Młynarczyk throw down 2 of the fastest times ever

The elite field was deep in this year's 100k race as many runners prepare for the World Championships in Spain

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Jim Walmsley confirms UTMB 2025 bid – here's who else is starting, and who's missing from the list at ultra running's biggest race

Jim Walmsley confirms UTMB 2025 bid – here's who else is starting, and who's missing from the list at ultra running's biggest race

The start list for the UTMB finals in August has been released, and as usual, it's a veritable Who's Who of ultra running – but there are some notable runners missing

"See you in a month, Chamonix!": Courtney Dauwalter confirms UTMB finals 2025 bid – can she get her throne back?

"See you in a month, Chamonix!": Courtney Dauwalter confirms UTMB finals 2025 bid – can she get her throne back?

After her disappointing Cocodona 250 attempt, Dauwalter has brushed off her Shortneys and is getting back on the trail

What happens when you throw 1,000 mountain nerds into Chamonix? I went to find out

What happens when you throw 1,000 mountain nerds into Chamonix? I went to find out

Arc’teryx’s Alpine Academy is equal parts terrifying, beautiful and addictive

Watson, Miroslaw, Anraku, and Seo return to winning ways in Climbing World Cup speed and lead climbing double-header

Watson, Miroslaw, Anraku, and Seo return to winning ways in Climbing World Cup speed and lead climbing double-header

Spectators were treated to a thrilling couple of days of expert lead and speed climbing in Chamonix, France - read on for our roundup

Climbing World Cup preview: the world's premier lead and speed climbers limber up for a thrilling World Cup double header in Chamonix

Climbing World Cup preview: the world's premier lead and speed climbers limber up for a thrilling World Cup double header in Chamonix

World-class climbers like Sorato Anraku and Aleksandra Miroslaw will return to the wall in pursuit of coveted series victories

Think the UTMB World Series is getting too big for its trail running shoes? It’s only just hitting its stride

Think the UTMB World Series is getting too big for its trail running shoes? It’s only just hitting its stride

There’s work to be done to make the renowned race series more inclusive and sustainable and the organizers say they’re rolling up their sleeves

From first tracks to Après ski – how to do Chamonix in 3 epic days

From first tracks to Après ski – how to do Chamonix in 3 epic days

We head to the legendary French resort to get to grips with the many faces of Chamonix

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Evening Standard

The best places to apres-ski in Europe: from Verbier to Mayrhofen

Grabbing a vin chaud and partying is a must after a great day of ski. Here’s where to do it in style at four of our favourite Alpine resorts

My life as an avalanche dog: meet the heroic hounds of ski patrol

We head to the snowy slopes of Chamonix to meet the canine rescue team and find out how they save skiers' lives

The Independent UK

How to nail the perfect short ski break in Chamonix

With British skiers increasingly opting for trips that fit into a long weekend, Chamonix is coming out on top thanks to it’s excellent connections via train and plane – Tristan Kennedy reveals how to make the most out of a few days on the mountains

New Balance partners with Mont-Blanc Marathon to build a stronger, greener trail running community in the Alps

Now is the time for young runners to shine in Chamonix

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Now the dust has settled on the UTMB course, here are 7 lessons I learned from following the runners through the night

This was my second year covering the UTMB and it was more spectacular and surprising than ever

Hoka Speedgoat 6 trail running shoes review: a snappy and stable runner on and off the trail

With plenty of firm foam, a wide geometry and great grip, this trail proved a winner for us both on and off the trail

I just went for a trail run in Chamonix – let's hope the UTMB runners are prepared for hot conditions with these 3 strategies

It’s a scorcher here at Chamonix, and the runners need to be prepared

“There’s always more to give deep down” – ultra runner Harry Jones shares 4 things he’s doing to prepare for the UTMB finals

With his fourth attempt at the 100 km CCC race this weekend, Jones is focused on altitude, nutrition, psychological preparation and, of course, the perfect shoes

Ultrarunning's iconic UTMB race is looming – here's who's looking for a podium spot

Who's planning on being at the starting line in Chamonix, and which runners hope to be first to the finish

5 things I wish I’d known before my first alpine peak

Taking those first faltering steps into glaciated, big mountain terrain can be daunting: here are five things Mountain Leader Alex Foxfield wishes he’d known before his first alpine peak

The Independent UK

Curling gold medal which was Britain’s first at Winter Olympics goes on display

The medal was won by a team of Scottish curlers at the 1924 Games in Chamonix, France.

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