Has the Patrol of the Glaciers lost its soul?

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Has the Patrol of the Glaciers lost its soul?

Ever more popular, the legendary ski mountaineering event is taking place this week. Voices deplore the fact that, over the years, the racing aspect has become more important than the team spirit. But it “remains rooted in the DNA of the CEO”, according to the current organizers Tête-Blanche — now infamous — at an altitude of 3650 meters, the Riedmatten pass or even that of Rosablanche and its stairs cut into the snow by the soldiers, who organi…