Switzerland
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Skiers and snowboarders can take on the steepest groomed black run in the world
Mark Nicholls hits the heights of Glacier 3000 for stupendous views and equally fabulous skiing in Switzerland The…
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Massive investment and new name for largest suite at historic Kulm Hotel St Moritz
The historic Kulm Hotel St. Moritz – the first hotel built in the Swiss resort 165 years ago…
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Ladies’ Ski Club members go back in time for centenary celebrations in Mürren
by Matthew Lumb As part of a series of events to celebrate the centenary of the Ladies’ Ski…
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The story of the Swiss Army Knife
The famous red-handled ‘Swiss Army Knife’ is as iconic a symbol of Switzerland as the Matterhorn itself. Ed…
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Ladies Ski Club celebrates its 100th anniversary in Mürren – the birthplace of Alpine ski racing
Mürren’s status as the birthplace of Alpine ski racing in the years following the first world war is…
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The return of the Parsenn Derby ski race celebrates historic British ties with Davos Klosters
Davos Klosters’ is usually in the headlines for hosting world leaders at the annual World Economic Forum or…
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The Zermatt-Cervinia World Cup Downhill 2022: All you need to know
Ed Mannix of the Zermatt-based Matterhorn Chalets talks to Iain Martin about the World Cup Downhill races taking…
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Zermatt joins list of glaciers temporarily closed for ski and snowboard activities because of ‘unprecedented’ high temperatures
The Swiss resort of Zermatt has temporarily suspended year-round skiing and snowboarding on its glacier due to high…
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Spring skiing in the Jungfrau region until May 1
The Jungfrau Ski Region has announced a decision to extend its ski and snowboard season until Sunday 1…
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Ski race champion moves from start gates and race courses to starters and main courses in Gstaad
MARK NICHOLLS heads to Gstaad where he meets downhill champion Bruno Kernen to discuss his career, Swiss cuisine,…
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British skiers and snowboarders finally get a chance to ride fast new gondola to the Eiger
by Colin Nicholson Last month (December 2021) marked the first chance for British skiers and snowboarders visiting Switzerland…
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100th anniversary of first slalom race in Mürren
The Swiss resort of Mürren, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first slalom race held there on…
