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A court in Germany has officially declared billionaire Karl-Erivan Haub, the head of the Tengelmann retail group, dead this Friday, over three years since he was first reported missing while visiting the Swiss Alps.
The Cologne district court stated Friday that Haub has formally been declared dead, with the declared time of death as midnight, April 7, 2018, according to the Associated Press (AP).
A picture taken on April 1, 2020 from the Swiss alpine resort of Zermatt shows in silhouette the iconic Matterhorn mountain located on the Italian-Swiss border that peaks at 4478 meters amid the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). – The Matterhorn overlooks the ski resort of Zermatt deep down in the valley below. The normally-bustling town is devoid of tourists, hotels and holiday homes largely empty. Switzerland has shut schools, bars, restaurants and non-food shops in a bid to halt the spread of the virus. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/A
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American Alpine Club s 2021 Benefit Gala and Awards will be a free virtual event
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Ron Kauk on top of Uli Biaho, 1979. [Photo] Courtesy of the American Alpine Club
As the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic continues, the American Alpine Club s Annual Benefit Gala and award presentation will once again be held virtually on February 20. The good news is that for the first time ever this will allow anyone with an Internet connection to have free access to the speeches and award presentations with some of climbing s biggest names. The theme is Celebrating Grit.
Luxury skiers, rejoice: Marriott is bringing its high-end Ritz-Carlton brand to the famed Swiss ski resort of Zermatt in 2026. The chain partnered with Mario Julen a Zermatt native and real estate developer and hotelier to bring this project to life. His company, Matterhorn Peak AG, is responsible for many of the most …