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Letter from the Editor, December: 'Tis the Busy Season
Photo: Fotolia December is only half over but I’ve been playing Santa for over a month now.The holidays start early for me, with Thanksgiving in late November, and its obligatory homemade feast of...
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The Life and Times of Brigitta Notz
By Januaria PiromalloAnyone who knows Brigitta Notz, international icon of Gstaad, knows that nun is an occupation that wouldn’t suit her. But that doesn’t mean she doesn’t know her way around a...
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Saving the Bergbahnen--Three Possibilities
It has been a long decline for the financial and physical health of the mountain railways of the Saanenland. Troubled times hit Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad (BDG) several years ago, and have...
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Molkerei Approves Land Purchase for Building Construction
The Molkerei, dairy cooperative of Gstaad, is moving to greener pastures. On Thursday, November 29th the General Assembly voted unanimously to purchase a plot of land on which to build their new...
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The New Gstaad Winter Games--As Much Fun Indoors As Out
Photo: FotoliaWith Gstaad’s famous High-Fly ski jump a distant memory, a new snow sport event is in the works. Held January 14th to 18th, 2014, the Gstaad Winter Games is certain to put Gstaad back on...
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Ebnit Offers New Hope for Locals Priced Out of Housing Market
Photo: AvSHousing prices in the Saanenland have skyrocketed in recent years. Whether it’s a 20 million-franc historic chalet, or a 700,000-franc 2.5 room apartment, properties are squarely out of reach...
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Last Word Column: Mandolyna Theodoracopulos
¡Viva Holy Matrimony! By Mandolyna Theodoracopulos People have a lot of hang-ups about marriage.They tell you how hard marriage is for them and to wait as long as possible before getting married.Some...
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The Prosts--The Family That Races Together Stays Together
Photo: Anoush AbrarText and Interview: Alexis Munier GSTAADLIFE recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Alain Prost, racecar driver extraordinaire. His sons, Nicolas and Sacha Prost, as well as...
View ArticleLe Rosey Gains Another Approval on Road to Expansion
In the latest move toward Institut Le Rosey’s campus expansion, the Canton of Bern has given long-awaited approval on the building site permit and street renovation.In April 2013, voters here in the...
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Second Ambulance Now in Service for Winter 2013-2014 Season
Photo: AvSAir Glaciers has confirmed it will again operate services during the 2013 – 2014 winter season. Ambulance service last year included a second vehicle which was entirely financed by the...
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Ski Bunnies & Other Mythical Creatures
Photo: Fotolia Letter from the EditorThe snow has arrived again after a long pause. Just in time for me to don a new pair of skis and try to not break both my legs.Readers, be warned – if you see me...
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Elevation 1049 -- Bringing the Art of Snow and Stone to Life
Interview: Alexis MunierPhoto: Tom Haller An Interview with the Curators of Elevation 1049 The natural beauty of the Saanenland in winter is the inspiration of the exciting exhibition Elevation 1049....
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The Making of a Good Ski Instructor
Photo: AvSText: Alexis Munier The only thing harder than learning to ski is finding a good ski instructor to teach you how. In Gstaad, where skiing is a way of life – not to mention livelihood – good...
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Highs of Classical Music at Gstaad's "Sommets Musicaux"
Photo: Sommets MusicauxFrom January 31st to February 8th, the "Sommets Musicaux" brings beautiful music to the Saanenland. Over nine days, the festival features baroque and classical concerts held in...
View ArticleLetter from the Editor--February 2014
California Dreamin' on Such a Winter's DayFor the shortest month of the year, February can last a long, long time. Winter has dug in, and spring seems a lifetime away. At least that’s how this...
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In the Name of the Father (& Son)
Photo: Adrià Lucas García GonzálezInterview: Januaria Piromallo Le Rosey's Philippe Gudin Places School Firmly in Son Christophe’s HandsFor a hundred years, Le Rosey has called Gstaad its winter...
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The Saanenland – A Mecca for Private Education
Photo: AvSText: Sophie Green Nestled in the heart of this magical valley, elite private schools have been attracting students from around world for half a century. In addition to increasing the local...
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Les Arts Gstaad : The People’s Choice?
Text: Alexis MunierPhotos: Les Arts Gstaad The controversial Les Arts Gstaad project has received a preliminary stamp of approval by the cantonal and municipal authorities, but its greatest challenge...
View ArticleGSTAADLIFE Website Availability
During the past month, GSTAADLIFE'S blog service provider, Typepad, suffered a series of debilitating attacks. As a result, www.gstaadlife.com has been intermittently unavailable. The problem appears...
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The Popularity of Gstaad
Last Word columnist Mandolyna Theodoracopulos' closing winter message: Photo: AvSText: Mandolyna Theodoracopulos If this is what decline looks like, I can’t wait for Gstaad to go completely bust. The...
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