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