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In a low country, ski making is a high art

by Benoit NOEL Agence France-Presse Malmedy, Belgium (AFP) — In a land with no mountains and scarcely ever any snow, ski craftsmanship might not seem a priority. But Pierre Gerondal has put the limits of Belgium’s geography and climate aside and carved out a respected place in the industry. His durable made-to-measure wooden skis have attained a peak of quality and are climbing towards the summit of success. Gerondal’s workshop in Malmedy lies in Belgium’s […]