In the Alps, layered sediments and thrust faults caused or allowed for a number of high plateaus to form as the glaciers retreated 13,000 years ago. As a result, at Wildhaus (and other ski areas like Engelberg), you take a tram/lift from the valley floor to a plateau. Alpine Skiers take another lift (or many lifts) to reach the high peaks. The plateau itself can have lovely nordic and multipurpose trails tracking across them. At 1500 meters, this plateau was perfect. I skied in the sunshine while thick clouds (hovering at 1300 meters) darkened much of northern Switzerland and the valley below. .
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