As we passed the town of Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains on the French highway, en route to a sampling campaign, Mont Blanc’s glaciated terrain suddenly emerged above the spring foliage. Breaking the silent awe, Patrick remarked that indeed, “Mont Blanc is still there.” The humor won’t be lost on anyone familiar with the massif. Its unquestionable, human-minimizing presence colours the regions’ cultural a ...[Read More]
Microbial Adventures in the Mont Blanc Massif
The peak of Mont Blanc glows in the light of sunset with the impressive Glacier des Bossons visible in the foreground from the town of Chamonix. (Photo Credit: Kara Sampsell, May 2025).