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Gstaad's alter ego

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A personal narrative is presented describing a skier's experiences of discovering the town of Saanen in the Saanenland region of Switzerland. He feels that Saanen, which is just outside Gstaad, is the alter-ego of the glamorous and expensive resort.

Author: Magee, Shawn
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Skiing
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6264
Year: 2001
Switzerland, Ski resorts, Gstaad, Switzerland

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Backcountry adventures

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Twenty-one of the best places for backcountry adventure skiing in North America are described. The attractions of this type of skiing holiday including the calmness and simplicity are presented.

Author: Magee, Shawn
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Skiing
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6264
Year: 2000
Brief Article, North America

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Hut, hut, hike: 15 top backcountry trips: Dime-store prices, world-class turns: You don't need a bird to fly you to paradise. Just hoist a pack, click in, and get a move on

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15 great backcountry ski trips are listed with pertinent information, including contact, location, cost, access, difficulty, guiding, food, and perk information.

Author: Dappen, Andy
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Skiing
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6264
Year: 2003
United States, Canada, Amusement and recreation, not elsewhere classified, Skiing Facilities, Ski Areas

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Subjects list: Recreation, Skiing, Skis and skiing, Skis, Description and travel
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