epa09913960 A member of the Swiss army helps a competitor change from hiking to ski shoes after the start of the 22nd Glacier Patrol race in Ober Stafel, above Zermatt, Switzerland, 27 April 2022. The Glacier Patrol (Patrouille des Glaciers in French), organized by the Swiss Army, takes place between 25 April and 01 May 2022. Highly-experienced hiker-skiers trek over a distance of 57.5km (4,386m ascent and 4,519m descent) on the Haute Route along the Swiss-Italian border from Zermatt to Verbier. EPA/VALENTIN FLAURAUD
