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GOTW | Winter Story Special

Snow-reducing

12/24/2016

Steffen Kruse

Who doesn't know the situation...? Winter is here, but the snow isn't. In the following winter story, read about a people who are way ahead of their time, about the revival of Graski and other snow-reducing things.

For a long time, the Flüelatalers have lived in a place so remote that only the largest and strongest eagles can get there. Despite this apparent remoteness, they are at the heart of life and in tune with the times, often even ahead of them. Be it because of the home-brewed strength drink from the magic cauldron, the fine delicacies from the wood-fired oven, the hot fairies from the even hotter water barrel or the enchanting smells of nature.

However, this is only a small glimpse into the valley of progress, which never rests and where silence is at home, as it were. This subtle blend of life allows the Flüelatalers to be ahead of their time, making use of tried and tested historical material and using it for the future. Of course, we all hope that we will not have to resort to such models of alternative winter sports equipment in the future. Nevertheless, it's good to know that there are others who are thinking about this and bridging this oh-so-dry time in a wet and cheerful way.

The motto is to persevere, because if the village elder is right, it might soon be snowing like it has been all this time. And then wau oh wau...

With this in mind, Merry Christmas from the whole PowderGuide crew!

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