Ski cross athlete Fanny Smith on her life, successes, and how she grew to be a fighter. Or: how to deal with life’s obstacles and find the right mindset. ...
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Fritz Hegi has been hiking all over Switzerland for the last 15 years. Over the last six he has become known as WanderFritz, the author of four hiking books. On ...
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He’s unstoppable, unyielding, tempestuous. A professional snowboarder, a musician, and a free spirit. Acknowledging no limits, accepting no norms, no hurdles can slow him down. Pat Burgener has flown to ...
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Hunters and gamekeepers sound like they should be on opposite ends of the spectrum. After all, their occupations serve conflicting purposes. But, actually, they are closely connected. Saas Valley chamois, ...
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On 14th September, the Mattmark 1965 memorial half-marathon takes place in memory of the glacier collapse of 30th August 1965. 88 people died that day. But the story goes way ...
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Vivien Labarile, from the Upper Valais, on life as a climber, how to overcome fear, and the role of the psyche when it comes to climbing. Vivien bites her teeth, ...
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Shortly before the outbreak of World War II, Carl Zuckmayer fled to Switzerland, and eventually ended up visiting Saas-Fee. What was to become his lifelong love for the place struck ...
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The Free Republic of Holidays Saas-Fee presents itself covered in a deep layer of snow. The result of heavy snowfall that lasted for days is impressive. There are meters and ...
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An adrenaline kick is an essential part of a proper holiday. That's what many holidaymakers believe. So obviously, the Free Holiday Republic of Saas-Fee has a lot to offer. Not just ...
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“All my love for Valentine’s Day, my darling. I love you." Many people like to complain that you could really say and show this at any time of the year. ...
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Well, I am, let’s just say, an “omnivore”, meaning that these days at least, it feels like being an outsider. Admittedly, I did once give up meat for eight years ...
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