Tag: Ski Towns

Word of Mouth: Revelstoke, British Columbia

Dining, drinking and more off the mountain at this world-renowned winter destination

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Somewhat an anomaly, British Columbia’s Revelstoke is a top ski destinations with the highest number of mechanized ski operations in one area on the planet. With an average snowfall of 40 to 60 feet per year and easy access to backcountry skiing and snowboarding, it’s a wildly popular spot for snow enthusiasts. Yet on the other hand, it’s a small logging town that’s managed to …

Five Facets of The Historic Kulm Hotel St Moritz

Lord Norman Foster's recent pavilion overhaul, Switzerland's first lightbulb, a pillow menu and more

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Tucked in the southeastern corner of Switzerland, the Engadine valley—and its centerpiece St Moritz—carries a century and a half of history and stakes claim to the birth of Swiss winter tourism. A region of four languages—Italian, Swiss-German, French and the historic Romansh—the valley dominated jet-setting headlines in the ’50s and ’60s. Today, it’s still a haven of luxury, world-class outdoor sports and après ski, but …