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House & Home Ski Living Special

In our seasonal special, we travel from property hotspots in Switzerland to those in British Columbia, weigh up the appeal of contemporary chalets and traditional turf cabins, shine a light on art and design rooted in Alpine culture — and explore how to embrace year-round living in the mountains

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The making of a year-round modern home in the Alps
As more international ‘digital nomads’ contemplate turning a ski-holiday retreat into four-season mountain living, resorts and architects are stepping up to meet new expectations
Revelstoke rêve: the Canadian resort enjoying a ‘snow rush’
A surge of new development is driving up property prices in the British Columbia locale loved by high-octane skiers — but it’s still more affordable than Whistler or Banff
Hot property: five homes with mountain views
From the peaks of Wyoming’s Teton Range to the Munros of Scotland’s Trossachs
‘Hygge’ in your ‘hytte’: turf cabins lure the international ski crowd
Beloved by Norway’s naturalists, these retreats in the wilderness are riding the ‘coolcation’ trend as international buyers look to colder climates for their holiday homes
The furniture designers foraging for Alpine inspiration
Vernacular influences, with a hint of Rick Owens — forging contemporary ski style at home is a balancing act
The European ski resorts following in the tracks of North America
Condo-hotels, subscription services and US ski operators are all making their way across the Atlantic. But will high costs follow?

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