Tag: switzerland

Avalanche Kills Female Skier in Samnaun, Switzerland

An avalanche in Samnaun, Switzerland, swept away two female skiers around 1:00…

Julia Schneemann

Exploding Snowmen — How the Swiss Celebrate Spring

Today is a special day in Zurich, Switzerland — Sechseläuten, or “six…

Julia Schneemann

Can You Train for a Ski Marathon in 10 Days — Day 10: Race Day

Today is the day: race day. After a breakfast of some honey…

Julia Schneemann

Can You Train for a Ski Marathon in 10 Days — Day 9

Day 9: Tapering My nephew Till and son Wolf decided to sign…

Julia Schneemann

U.S. Aerial Skier Chris Lillis Wins Bronze at World Cup in St. Moritz, Switzerland

Last week Sunday, March 5, saw the FIS Aerials World Cup in…

Julia Schneemann

Skier Rescued 6 Hours After Being Buried to His Neck by Avalanche in Switzerland

Deep in the Liddes region of Switzerland, a skier was buried up…

Luke Guilford

Can You Train For a Ski Marathon in 10 Days? — Day 2: Tech-Day

So, my nephew Till and son Wolf decided to compete in a…

Julia Schneemann

Several Swiss Ski Areas Forced to Close Due to Lack of Snow

Several smaller Swiss ski areas have been forced to close in the…

Julia Schneemann