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Wyssen Canada Inc. is undergoing a leadership change: Lisa Dreier is taking over as CEO and will shape the company’s next phase of growth. At the same time, Walter Steinkogler is moving to the group level to strengthen the international operations of Wyssen Avalanche Control AG. […]

In mid-March 2026, the Columbia Mountains in the interior of British Columbia experienced the most intense natural avalanche cycle of the season. Driven by heavy precipitation and rapidly rising temperatures, an unusually high number of avalanches were triggered within just a few days. The Avalanche Detection Network (ADN) provided crucial real-time data that significantly supported forecasts and operational measures […]

For over 100 years, the name Wyssen has stood for innovation, a pioneering spirit, and solutions to demanding challenges in alpine terrain. What began as a simple idea in the Bernese Oberland has grown into an international success story that continues to set new standards to this day. Discover how tradition became progress—and how experience shapes the future […]

Livigno, located in the Italian Alps, is a key venue of the Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. To ensure the availability of access roads, a state-of-the-art avalanche detection system combining seismic and infrasound sensors has been installed, automatically triggering warning measures during major events. This contributes significantly to safe and successful Winter Games […]

With ISO 27001, we go one step further: this internationally recognized standard is considered a seal of quality for information security. It guarantees that confidential data, internal processes, and […]

4475 Avalanche Control Missions, almost 2000 Avalanche Detections and 24/7 availability for the highest standard of safety in the industry! We look back on a very eventful and successful winter season. For this we let the numbers speak […]

Following our successful ISO 9001 certification in 2023, which underscores our commitment to structured and customer-oriented quality management, we are now taking the next step: the introduction of an environmental management system in accordance with ISO 14001. […]

INTERALPIN 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for alpine technologies, took place in Innsbruck from May 6 to 9 and once again set new standards in the industry. With an extension to four days and an expanded program, the trade fair attracted trade visitors and exhibitors from over 130 countries. […]

At the end of November 2024, an avalanche course was held for our employees on the Elsigenalp. As experts in this field, our aim is not only to act safely, but also to be a role model for others […]

As a company active in the field of avalanche protection we attach great importance to preventative training and education – especially towards the younger generation, in order to create an awareness of risk and safety at an early age. That’s why the avalanche course for the students at Reichenbach High School took place on November 29, 2024 […]