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FALL | WINTER 2025

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32 WAC Magazine | wac.net club life reciprocal club By Bianca Lawless Experience the magic of a European hol- iday like never before. From a world-fa- mous holiday market to the 2026 Olym- pics, Old World charm meets world-class athleticism this winter in the Alps. Picture sipping mulled wine (aka glühwein) and bimbling through the Bolzano Christmas Market in northern Italy amid twinkling lights and glittering baubles. e market takes place Novem- ber 28 through January 6. Shriek with delight on Krampusnacht, an annual celebration held December 5, as hand- carved masks bring a spine-tingling edge to the holiday season. Or take in the 2026 Winter Games. e Olympic flame will be lit at San Siro Stadium on February 6, launching two exhilarating weeks of competition spread from Milan to Cortina. Travel to see events ranging from the fierceness of ice hockey to the daring heights of ski jumping to the elegance of figure skating. Making its Olympic debut will be ski mountaineering, also known as "Ski- mo." is portmanteau pursuit gained a wide following in recent years, and Italy boasts some of its best athletes. WAC members enjoy privileged access to exclusive reciprocal clubs throughout Italy, France, Austria, and Germany. ese clubs provide ideal sanctuaries for après-ski relaxation or a refined European base. e Games conclude at the historic Arena di Verona on February 22, fol- lowed by the Paralympic Games March 6–15. is winter promises a blend of culture, competition, and wonder wher- ever your European travels lead. To visit a club, members must request a letter of introduction. Log on to wac.net/loi. Submit club reviews at wac.net/reciprocal-reviews. wac.net/reciprocal-clubs The WAC maintains five reciprocal clubs across Alpine countries. Each offers a variety of amenities, from over- night accommodations to city center dining and ideal proximity to tourist attractions. For our complete European list, visit wac.net/reciprocal-map. Saint James Club Paris, France saint-james-paris.com International Club Berlin, Germany ic-b.de/en Union International Club E.V. Frankfurt, Germany union-club.com Circolo della Caccia Bologna Bologna, Italy circolodellacacciabologna.it Kitzbühel Country Club Kitzbühel, Austria Kitzbuehel.cc RECIPROCAL CLUBS Awestruck in the Alps From Christmas markets to the Olympics, Italy and environs are calling this winter

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