Swiss Alps
Swiss Slopes Buzz as Those of Neighbors Sit Idle in Pandemic
GENEVA—Two weeks after beating COVID-19, Thierry Salamin huffs as his ski boots crunch through Swiss snow near the Matterhorn peak, readying for a downhill run with his mood as bright as his blue and fluorescent yellow ski getup and the sun overhead. The 31-year-old real estate agent from the southwestern Swiss region of Wallis can’t […]
One Killed, Six Hurt in Accident at Swiss Alps Resort
ENGELBERG, Switzerland—One person was killed and six others injured in an accident at the Swiss mountain resort of Engelberg Titlis on June 5 during maintenance work on an out-of-service ski lift. The workers were struck by cables when a temporary brace attached to the main cable of a gondola failed, police in the central canton […]
Ski Duo Race Down 13,500-Foot Glacier Summit
Ever thought of skiing down the face of the Swiss Alps, in a race? The film “Race the Face” is coming out on Dec. 7. Featuring Jérémie Heitz and Daron Rahlves, the documentary tells the story of an accomplished skier and filmmaker challenging his idol, who is a former ski world championship winner, to a […]