Engelberg, Switzlerland is one of the most famous places on Earth to go ski—attracting tons of skiers from all very season. There, you’ll find modern lifts, luxurious lodging and all the other usual bells and whistles of a top-notch skiing destination.
But, on the backside, it’s a whole different, and raw world. To start: Massive peaks stand nearly untouched by humans, a secret gondola shuttles avid skiers upwards in wooden cabins and the powder is very, very deep. The video from Johan Jonsson, above, captures all of this beautifully, and you need to see it for yourself to believe it.