Winter Sports in Switzerland

A vivid portrait of early‑20th‑century Alpine life, this book invites listeners to step into Switzerland’s snowy playgrounds through the eyes of a witty narrator. It begins by playfully challenging our ordinary ideas about cold, showing how the high‑altitude resorts seem to defy the rules of winter with sun‑lit slopes and crystal‑clear ice. The richly detailed illustrations and photographs bring the scenery to life, from frosty lake surfaces to the glittering ice flowers that bloom at dawn.

The narrative then guides you through the season’s most beloved pastimes—graceful figure skating on both English and Continental rinks, the precise choreography of curling matches, and the daring thrills of the Cresta Run. Readers also get a glimpse of early ski‑jumping, ski‑joring, and even ice hockey, all set against the majestic backdrops of places like St. Moritz, Davos and Château d’Oex. It’s a charming, illustrated journey that captures the spirit of winter sport at a time when the Alps were both a playground and a marvel.