View from Engleberg

Skiing the Swiss Alps

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April 5th 2006
We eventually got to Engelberg at 8pm and had a late dinner and post dinner drinks. The hotel room was massive and will no doubt be the the best hotel we stay in. Bit of a sleep in before deciding it was far too perfect a day to pass up the opportunity to ski the swiss alps. The sun was shining, so I hit the slopes with nothing but jeans, t-shirt and a snow jacket. After a prolonged start, ... read more

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The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. In succeeding years, other localities joined the original three. The Swiss Confederation secured its independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499. Switzerland... ... read more