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This season's picks

Blatten: before the landslide

Photos from a recent visit to Blatten, the Swiss village destroyed by landslide in May.

Mountain beaches

Are mountain beach holidays really a thing? Can lakes really replace the seaside?

Mountain summers

Fascinating facts and figures about summer in the northern hemisphere's mountains.

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.

Live from Gatlinburg SkyPark in the Great Smoky Mountains, USA