St. Moritz is truly a winter wonderland like no other, but between the fabulous hotels, the breathtaking mountain vistas, and the bustling resort town nightlife, it can be tricky to fit in the locals and make the best of a visit to the Upper Engadin. In our latest video, Classic Driver’s own JP Rathgen provides an essential Christmas survival guide to St. Moritz, and it turns out the only item you’ll really need to live the St. Moritz lifestyle to the max is a Porsche 911 Dakar. 

December is the perfect time to hit the southern slopes of the Engadin Alps, but time on vacation is precious, meaning nobody wants to wait around for the next ski lift. Thankfully, a 911 Dakar riding on some winter tyres is even more effective at carrying you and your skis to the best powder snow. 

The benefits of 911 Dakar ownership don’t end there, however, especially at Christmas time. Rather than jostling with the masses to find a Christmas tree at the local supermarket, with a 911 Dakar you can go right to the source and pick the perfect tree from the forest. Then, when its time to wind down for the evening, you can skip the luxury hotels in favour of a campfire with a bubbling pot of fondue. Just don’t blame us if a 911 Dakar is suddenly at the top of your Christmas wish list! 

Photos by Alpineracer