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This season's picks

Vertigo in Switzerland

Hiking with vertigo: what it's like to hike precipitous Swiss paths with a fear of heights.

Last chance to hit the slopes

Find out where to go to find the last of this season's northern hemisphere snow.

Trekking with Simien baboons

High in Ethiopia's Simien Mountains live troops of baboons.

Swapping snow for summer

How mountain resorts are tempting skiers back in warmer months.

E-biking for beginners

The Tyrolean town of Ischgl has invested in trails and e-bike training facilities.

People
Spotlight

Meet the Stoney Nakoda people who live on the edge of Canada's Rocky Mountains.

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