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Swedish Ski Area Reaches New Heights Thanks to Amazon Data Center

Vilsta Ski Area

What could an Amazon Web Services Data Center and a Swedish ski area possibly have in common?  Rocks.  100,000 tons to be exact. The construction of Amazon’s new data center in Stockholm, Sweden led to an abundance of rocks donated to the Vilsta Ski Area.  Amazon’s donation expedited the ski area’s improvement plans so much, the changes are expected to be seen by the […]
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Katy Shipley |
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Swedish Brand CHPO Releases New Watch Collection in Charity Collaboration with ‘Protect Our Winters’

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Each season, Swedish sunglasses brand CHPO creates a new collection where they donate 100% of the profits to a non-profit organization. The proceeds from this season’s FW17 range will go to Protect Our Winters, the group of professional athletes and industry brands that are committed to leading the way for positive climate change. From the official press release: Every season […]
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Steven Agar |
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Trip Report: It’s Not Over Until It’s Over in Sweden

When the weather gods set their minds to flush the early summer climbing season down the drain, living in Sweden can be harsh. Though if you’re in luck that can change. In late June it did for me, as I got the news that Åre ski resort would start opening up the lifts for skiers above treeline, and simultaneously getting an invitation from a friend to come stay at his place in Åre and do some summer skiing. An offer like that you simply do not refuse, especially not while the Stockholm sport climbing is being pinned down by a virtual genesis.
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