These cozy retreats beg you to come in from the cold.

These cozy retreats perched high in the mountains of Switzerland, France, Italy, and Austria will have you pining to hit the slopes.

As summer wanes, we present Dwell's favorite modern ski houses—high-design buildings built for tough winter weather, rugged activity, and easy access to the slopes.

The chill of winter is soon to set in.

Most homeowners would avoid living within striking distance of an avalanche, but Marcell Strolz and Uli Alber embrace Alpine extremes.