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Article #168: Skiing goes green with Whitepod Switzerland

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Switzerland might be known for its to provide a completely different winter
luxurious wooden chalets, haute cuisine holiday whilst minimising negative impact
and "chocolate box" alpine villages, but on the local environment and utilising
for those looking for the ultimate green local resources where possible. Not for
skiing experience, there is a new player the night owls - you'll find no noisy
on the piste map. bars, no busy streets and no crowds.
Whitepod is a company that offers an Instead, visitors can just enjoy the
eco-friendly alternative to the solitude of the camp and the incredible
traditional ski chalet experience. A setting.
funky winter retreat offering snow However, just because the Whitepod is far
sports, massages, clean green living and from the bustle indicative of ski resort
local cuisine, the Whitepod resort is towns, it doesn't mean you won't eat
only accessible by skis or snowshoes. At well. Traditional food is prepared by
the heart of the Whitepod experience is resident chefs, who use local produce to
the Whitepod Camp consisting of nine dome whip up fantastic dishes. And you can
shaped pod-like tents pitched on wooden forget queuing for busy pistes because
platforms at an altitude of 1400m at the the Whitepod Camp has its own ski private
foot of the Dents du Midi, a range with ski resort, serviced by two ski lifts
peaks over 3000 meters tall. which offer 600m of descent - night and
There are three types of pod to cater for day.
different group sizes and tastes. The Those wishing to experience the Whitepod
expedition pod is a 25 square meter way can take flights to Geneva and from
canvas abode which sleeps up to 2 guests there catch a local train, bus or arrange
in a double bed. A wood burning stove a private transfer with the Whitepod
combined with the latest in insulation company.
technology keeps the living space nice So, if you're looking for a green winter
and cosy, and clear glass windows allow trip or a snow sports holiday which is
views of the night sky whilst you're totally different from any other,
snuggled up in the organic bedding. There Switzerland's Whitepod resort is the cool
is even a terrace with lounge chairs for place to head this winter season. Adam
you to take in the stunning views. Singleton is an online freelance
The Whitepod resort is situated in the journalist from Scotland. His hobbies
heart of the Swiss Alps and was created include tavelling and hiking.






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