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Two people on a sled kick up snow as they skid to a stop.

A pair of sledders kick up snow as they try to come to a stop on the slopes of Grindelwald, Switzerland. (Michael Abrams/Stars and Stripes)

Grindelwald, Switzerland, Jan 2, 2002: A pair of young sledders kick up snow as they try to come to a stop on the slopes of Grindelwald, Switzerland. Sledding is a popular alternative to skiing at Grindelwald, with prepared runs for sleds and plenty of places to rent them.

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