The Alpine Realm: Champéry & Portes du Soleil
600+ km of Slopes Across France & Switzerland
In 2023, 55 people gathered in Champéry, Switzerland, located inside Portes du Soleil—one of the largest connected ski resorts in Europe with over 600 kilometers of interconnected slopes!
Sauna, Games & Constant Energy
Our chalet had cozy bedrooms, multiple lounges, a buzzing bar area, and a private sauna that ran every evening after freezing days on the mountain. In every corner of the house, something exciting was happening!
On the Slopes: The Swiss Wall & Costume Chase
Conquering Europe’s Steepest Slope
Slope enthusiasts tackled the infamous Swiss Wall (Pas de Chavanette), recognized as one of the steepest mogul slopes in Europe! Meanwhile, beginner groups made massive progress, riding full mountain runs alongside veterans by the end of the week.
Live Festivals & Paragliding
We rocked out at the “Rock the Pistes” slope music festival with live concerts on the mountain. One participant even took to the skies in a tandem paraglider, getting a bird’s-eye view of the entire valley!
The Legendary Undie & Banana Run
When was the last time you saw 30+ people skiing in underwear, followed by a swarm of bananas chasing a guy in a wedding dress? The traditional costume run caused cheers and laughter all across the mountain.
Chalet Nights: Kitchen Raves & Stargazing
Evening Kitchen Raves & Werewolf Battles
Every night, cooking crews turned dinner prep into full-blown kitchen raves with house music and loud singing. Afterwards, night owls gathered for intense games of Werewolf, board games, and bar conversations.
Waterfall Showers & Stargazing
Non-skiers ventured out on winter hikes to frozen waterfalls, while night stargazing walks provided quiet moments under the alpine sky.
Giving Back: Environmental Donation
Preserving Bergwaldprojekt
surplus funds from PWDR DAYS 2023 were donated to regional mountain conservation.
We donated 550 € to Bergwaldprojekt to support forest preservation in the Alps.