It is the year 2012 AD. The entire Swiss Alpine region would be full of modern ski resorts if it were not for Kurt. Tucked away behind high mountains he reigns over the Haldigrat. Ten years ago, he saved an outdated chairlift from demolition. Since then, he has been operating it himself - stubbornly and in any weather. Vacation? No, Kurt Mathis doesn't need holidays. In September, during the deer hunting season, he has some free time. But otherwise? In 34 years of marriage, he and his wife went on holiday abroad just once. Mathis is a 'chrampfer' - in Swiss German that means'someone who works hard'. His empire: the chair lift to Mount Haldigrat, which he took over ten years ago and saved from it demolition.
Ten years ago, Kurt saved an outdated chairlift from demolition. Since then, he has been operating it himself - stubbornly and in any weather.
It is the year 2012 AD. The entire Swiss Alpine region would be full of modern ski resorts if it were not for Kurt. Tucked away behind high mountains he reigns over the Haldigrat.
Ten years ago, he saved an outdated chairlift from demolition. Since then, he has been operating it himself - stubbornly and in any weather.
Vacation? No, Kurt Mathis doesn't need holidays. In September, during the deer hunting season, he has some free time. But otherwise? In 34 years of marriage, he and his wife went on holiday abroad just once. Mathis is a 'chrampfer' - in Swiss German that means'someone who works hard'. His empire: the chair lift to Mount Haldigrat, which he took over ten years ago and saved from it demolition.