A look at what it's like to tag along with cristalliers, the French crystal hunters working with only traditional tools high up in the Alps.
The Elite Mountaineers Who Climb the Alps to Hunt for Rare Crystals
Climate change is melting the glaciers and permafrost of the Mont Blanc massif, revealing crystals hidden in pockets once covered in snow. Simon Akam tagged along on an expedition with one of the area’s most legendary hunters, a daring French alpinist who completes dangerous climbs to discover specimens worth tens of thousands of dollars.
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