Climbers face more risks as Alps crumble
China Daily | Updated: 2007-05-22 06:57
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A mountain climber poses on a peak in the Alps. File photo |
The ice that glues Alpine peaks together is slowly melting, loosening rocks and making classic European climbs like the Eiger and Matterhorn even riskier than in the past.
"Now there are routes that just can't be done any more," said Grindelwald mountain guide Marco Bomio.
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