Skiing in Switzerland

A new era in the development of alpine skiing opened in beginning of 30’s. They become a popular form of mass recreation and tourism. Ski “boom” was caused by the advent of cable cars and lifts. The rapid development of tourism, mountain resorts, providing the necessary comfort at the same time led to the creation the whole industry of winter recreation in developed countries such as Switzerland. A modern ski rest in Switzerland includes hotels, system of pendulum, chair lift and tow roads, varying length and complexity ski slopes, learning slopes, service roads. There is control and rescue service, shops and sports equipment rental, ski schools. This allows many people to discover itself a sport like skiing. Amateurs of Switzerland ski resorts go to ski routes of big and small mountains. Tourists run many tens of kilometers on slopes with ski lifts per day. This volume of training loads is unattainable in other sport. Therefore, skiing is not only pleasure, but also a sure way to health. The most experienced travel lovers in search of romance and thrills go to remote mountainous areas to descend into the complex and extreme conditions on the glaciers, gorges. Our neighbors at the hotel were very fond of extreme sports. If we have chosen the area Brunni resort of Engelberg, our neighbors, conquered challenging ski slopes of northern slopes of the Titlis. I always have respect for these people, because their courage is admirable. By the way, downhill skiing of daredevils from the mountain giants is not a new hobby of skiers. Even at the dawn of skiing climbers often took with them skiing to experience the feeling of flying on the snow fields. Climbers were the first who used systematically the ski at the end XIX - early XX century. Enthusiasts went to the mountains in search of suitable skiing slopes. Each meter of climbing demanded great effort. However, this did not prevent skiers to take with them heavy maintenance equipment, ointments and meals. Lifts and cable cars, as well as hotels, cafes and rescue services help amateur of resorts. Therefore, the modern skier does not need to carry a huge crash backpack with equipment and meals. And you can without any hindrance to enjoy your favorite pastime. Moreover, as a guest of Switzerland, you can visit casinos, discos, shops and boutiques, cafes and restaurants with delicious food at the resort of Engelberg. All this will also leave in your memory only pleasant and unforgettable experience!