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October 13, 2013
Theodulgletscher Retreat, Zermatt Ski area Swizerland
Theodulgletscher is one of the most visited glaciers in the world. It is part of the Zermatt ski resort in Switzerland. With three lifts crossing the glaciers western half. . As ski season approaches I am reminded of ski area taking extraordinary steps to maintain the glaciers Stubai, Les 2 Alpes, Tignes and now Zermatt. Since 2003 summer skiing has been enhanced with Europe’s longest glacier chairlift, the 2.5 km …
Dean of Academic Affairs at Nichols College and Professor of Environmental Science at Nichols College in Massachusetts since 1989. Glaciologist directing the North Cascade Glacier Climate Project since 1984. This project monitors the mass balance and behavior of more glaciers than any other in North America.