Comparing past and present photos taken on the exact same spot shows not only the incredible retreat of glaciers and snowcaps, but also the migration of vegetation up the slopes.

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If you have the budget and don't mind lots of other tourists, Cortina d'Ampezzo is a chic, picturesque town in Italy that is a must-visit for people who love to shred the slopes.

Indeed, the modern mountain retreat has a log cabin construction, albeit on a much larger scale. The 8,620-square-foot home offers six bathrooms and six-and-a-half bathrooms, the listing said.