Wild girls take over Klosters
Celebs head to Switzerland for a three-day fundraiser
[ ZURICH ]
KLOSTERS IS PERHAPS BEST KNOWN for being the favourite Alpine hideaway for a number of European aristocrats. So it might not come as a surprise to learn that it’s also home to a quirky charity event which sees participants parade in fancy dress, perform musicals on the slopes and disco dance until dawn.
Wild Girls on Snow (14-17 March) is a three-day fundraiser for children’s charities. Last year, the Wild West-style antics drew participants such as violinist Vanessa-Mae and British writer Carol Thatcher, who donned Stetsons and spurs, threw tomahawks and got held up by outlaws. The theme this year is Strictly Come Skiing: that’s right, dancing on snow.
Founder Clair Southwell, an erstwhile aide to the Prince of Wales, combined her savvy event skills and VIP contacts with her passion for this charming mountain resort. However, Klosters’s reputation for being hyper-exclusive frustrates her.
“It’s thought of as a very chic resort but it’s actually very low key. There are lots of big celebrities that come here but no one in the local community bothers about them. It’s so different to other resorts, it’s got the heart of a village and it’s very welcoming to everyone.” Celeste O’Neill www.wildgirlsonsnow.com
