Schutzhütte

It's a bit of a dilemma - if you communicate about the "institutions" of winter resorts, they may become even more popular and attractive. On the other hand, communication can also bring winter sports enthusiasts closer to winter room etiquette. So here is an attempt to explain the issue of winter areas and thus contribute to a more mindful and sustainable use of the infrastructure in the Alpine natural environment.

Only a financial rescue package totalling 95 million euros can create the conditions for Austria's Alpine Associations to continue to preserve mountain huts and and hiking trails for all mountain recreationists.

It is already being praised as a "revolution", "energy miracle" and "milestone". The New Monte Rosa Hut in the Upper Valais region of Switzerland. It lies there like a polished stone, the dazzling future. Exactly 2883 meters above sea level, with a view of the Matterhorn. Surrounded by the Gorner, Grenz and Monte Rosa glaciers, somewhere far below is Zermatt in the Upper Valais.