Feb 2000 – Skiing from the Inside. “Israeli forces have just bombed power stations in Lebanon…are you sure it is safe?” After 17 years of war Lebanon had been experiencing comparative peace and was slowly becoming a tourist destination once more. Or was it? This news was alarming. I was leaving that day for Beirut and [...]

Feb 2000 – Skiing from the Inside “You’re going to Lebanon on vacation! Isn’t it dangerous there?” or “Beirut would be last on my list of holiday destinations” were the typical kind of responses I received from friends on announcing my travel plans. Skiing to me is the most fun you can have with your clothes on, [...]