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There are tons of ways to get from the top of a snowy mountain to the bottom. Here are all of the different types of skiing so you can get them straight, and know which one might be right for your personality. Alpine or Downhill skiing: This requires you to take a chairlift to the top of the mountain, and then you ski down. This type of skiing has your foot inside a tight boot, that's Read more
Despite an uptick in competition (ahem, Spotify) Pandora isn't budging in its quest for online radio domination, as seen in the dozens of products they're embedded in at CES this year. Cars are the theme this year, as they announced 23 automotive partnerships for 2012. Can we expect a Pandora system in every new car sold now? Just about. Look to BMW, Mini, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Read more
All Winter long, I've been on a relentless hunt for Vacherin Mont d'Or, the oozy, ripe cheese that's made from the Winter milk of Swiss Gruyère cows. But it soon became clear to me that it wouldn't be so easy to track down a version of the alpine cheese in tip-top shape; when I asked cheese fanatics for advice over Twitter, many of them urged me to try American alternatives. A quick trip to San Read more
I know it's January and all of the indulgences of the holiday season should be behind us, but when it comes to chocolate, I refuse to give that up. Typically I am a fan of really rich, deep dark chocolates that have complex and slightly bitter flavors. My one exception to this rule is with Milka chocolate. While you can find Milka in the United States, the European version is so much better. The Read more
For the alpine sports enthusiasts with a keen design eye, Switzerland's new hotel Nira Alpina, a glass-and-timber-built mountain sanctuary, is the place to be this Winter. From award-winning hotelier MPS Puri, Nira Alpina is the only hotel in Switzerland's Engadin Valley to offer guests a true ski in, ski out experience. Just five kilometers away from the Swiss resort town of St. Moritz in the Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! If you're anything like me, your workout waves come in (short) fits and starts. At least you're doing something — that's how I rationalize it. On the downside, that may mean that you get overzealous during exercise phases. It's great to keep moving, but overshooting your fitness level — or even hitting the gym Read more
There's a reason we all love Guillaume Henry's designs for Carven: they're wearable, chic, and have that perfect twist of whimsy we all crave. The designer delivered just that, plus a mix of colorful Alpines-inspired silhouettes and ikat patterns, for Spring in the way of Lederhosen-like leather shorts, cutout dresses, prim collars, and circle skirts. Leather was utilized to the fullest via Read more
In some ways, tasting the world's wines can be a hopeless endeavor: there's so much wine out there today that we could sample bottles all day long and still get nowhere near tasting everything. That doesn't mean, however, that we won't try! From Willamette Valley Pinot Noir to Alpine French Jacquère, here are five memorable wines we quaffed this week — and why we loved them. Read more
In some ways, tasting the world's wines can be a hopeless endeavor: there's so much wine out there today that we could sample bottles all day long and still get nowhere near tasting everything. That doesn't mean, however, that we won't try! From Willamette Valley Pinot Noir to Alpine French Jacquère, here are five memorable wines we quaffed this week — and why we loved them. Read more
Want an alternative to overhead pendants or wall sconces when lighting a hallway or staircase? Why not direct light where it's needed most — at floor level. This gorgeous staircase designed by MCM Design Studio uses direct and indirect LED lighting to highlight the stair treads and show off the beautiful, Swiss craftsmanship and sustainable wooden stairs. The home, a chalet located in a Read more
