The extreme weather in late January led to a precarious situation, an occasion to look inside the snowpack. Apart from a lot of snow, the space below the top layer and the solid ground contains a world of complexity that takes science, continuous study, and years of experience to disclose.

The extreme weather in late January led to a precarious situation, an occasion to look inside the snowpack. Apart from a lot of snow, the space below the top layer and the solid ground contains a world of complexity that takes science, continuous study, and years of experience to disclose.

The new building project on the former site of the La Gare restaurant in Saanen is complete. Apartments, lodging for John F. Kennedy School and Le Rosey, as well as office space make up the new complex.

The new building project on the former site of the La Gare restaurant in Saanen is complete. Apartments, lodging for John F. Kennedy School and Le Rosey, as well as office space make up the new complex.

The village of Château-d’Oex has taken home a prize recognising the strides it has made in establishing itself as a tourist hub.

The village of Château-d’Oex has taken home a prize recognising the strides it has made in establishing itself as a tourist hub.

On 3 December 2017, the world of cardiac surgery and transplantation came together to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the first heart transplant, which was performed at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa, by Dr Christiaan Barnard.

On 3 December 2017, the world of cardiac surgery and transplantation came together to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the first heart transplant, which was performed at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa, by Dr Christiaan Barnard.

Five times did the Tour de Suisse stop in the Saanenland, in 1950, 1951, 1969, 1972 and 1994. This year the tour will make a halt again in our valley.

 

Five times did the Tour de Suisse stop in the Saanenland, in 1950, 1951, 1969, 1972 and 1994. This year the tour will make a halt again in our valley.

 

Artist Didier Massard is no typical long-time Gstaad guest. While you may find him high up in the Alps during his regular breaks to the region, he’s not there for the fresh air and walking alone – his mind is turning and his imagination is in full gear.

Artist Didier Massard is no typical long-time Gstaad guest. While you may find him high up in the Alps during his regular breaks to the region, he’s not there for the fresh air and walking alone – his mind is turning and his imagination is in full gear.

The concept store in Saanen, owned and run by Danielle Hakim, exhibits paintings by Claire Chevolleau throughout February.

The concept store in Saanen, owned and run by Danielle Hakim, exhibits paintings by Claire Chevolleau throughout February.

While everybody is still indulging in perfectly groomed pistes, some are busy with preparations for the summer. Instead of a snow park, people should soon be visiting a wakeboard park up on the Hornberg. This is the plan of six young residents.

While everybody is still indulging in perfectly groomed pistes, some are busy with preparations for the summer. Instead of a snow park, people should soon be visiting a wakeboard park up on the Hornberg. This is the plan of six young residents.

The local snowboard retailer Pure Snowboarding celebrates its 20th anniversary. It’s not always been a smooth ride in the sunshine but they keep rocking.

The local snowboard retailer Pure Snowboarding celebrates its 20th anniversary. It’s not always been a smooth ride in the sunshine but they keep rocking.

Crazy ideas are always crazy but only occasionally sensible or feasible or in any other way like people usually want ideas to be.

Crazy ideas are always crazy but only occasionally sensible or feasible or in any other way like people usually want ideas to be.

In late January, the municipal administration of Saanen held an informative meeting on plans to expand the turnout areas along the street to Turbach.

In late January, the municipal administration of Saanen held an informative meeting on plans to expand the turnout areas along the street to Turbach.

There are a number of significant dates in the calendar: Christmas, Easter, the first day of spring, the summer solstice… you get the picture. For many, Halloween is a day for dressing up, trick or treating and watching horror films with friends.

There are a number of significant dates in the calendar: Christmas, Easter, the first day of spring, the summer solstice… you get the picture. For many, Halloween is a day for dressing up, trick or treating and watching horror films with friends.

Healthy, good and local: this is the ultimate challenge on our shopping list. Quinoa, avocado, chia seeds, goji berries, etc – the new trends in health enhancing foods often come from faraway countries, but what about the superfoods that can be found right here in our region?

 

Healthy, good and local: this is the ultimate challenge on our shopping list. Quinoa, avocado, chia seeds, goji berries, etc – the new trends in health enhancing foods often come from faraway countries, but what about the superfoods that can be found right here in our region?

 

Innocence In Danger (IID) will be organising a fundraiser later this season to raise funds for its art therapy and resilience summer camps. The 10-day camps host child survivors of sexual abuse from across Switzerland, France and Belgium, introducing them to a range of therapeutic activities.

Innocence In Danger (IID) will be organising a fundraiser later this season to raise funds for its art therapy and resilience summer camps. The 10-day camps host child survivors of sexual abuse from across Switzerland, France and Belgium, introducing them to a range of therapeutic activities.

Alex Bertea explains why the Zwischensaison may be the best time to be in the Saanenland.

Alex Bertea explains why the Zwischensaison may be the best time to be in the Saanenland.

20 years ago, ten founding members met in the Hotel Olden to realise the idea of a Yacht Club in the mountains, which many people considered a strange idea. Two decades later the patron, His Majesty King Constantine’s mission is still underway.

20 years ago, ten founding members met in the Hotel Olden to realise the idea of a Yacht Club in the mountains, which many people considered a strange idea. Two decades later the patron, His Majesty King Constantine’s mission is still underway.

Samhart Gallery opened its doors just before the New Year in Untergstaad. The gallery displays large-sized portraits, sculptures and everyday objects turned into colourful pop art.

Samhart Gallery opened its doors just before the New Year in Untergstaad. The gallery displays large-sized portraits, sculptures and everyday objects turned into colourful pop art.

The cannon on display at the entrance to the Saanen car park was long thought to be a relic from the Bernese arsenal’s efforts to fend off the French in the 18th century. But the cannon actually came to the Saanenland for quite a different reason.

The cannon on display at the entrance to the Saanen car park was long thought to be a relic from the Bernese arsenal’s efforts to fend off the French in the 18th century. But the cannon actually came to the Saanenland for quite a different reason.

Maddox Gallery has found a new home on the Gstaad Promenade. With six galleries in England, three of which in London, Maddox gallery has been a very fast growing business.

Maddox Gallery has found a new home on the Gstaad Promenade. With six galleries in England, three of which in London, Maddox gallery has been a very fast growing business.

This is the third of a series of four articles where GstaadLife interviews “New Highlanders” – individuals from various professions who have come to live in the Saanenland and Pays-d’Enhaut.

This is the third of a series of four articles where GstaadLife interviews “New Highlanders” – individuals from various professions who have come to live in the Saanenland and Pays-d’Enhaut.