Monocle’s snowiest title of the year has bracing takes on diplomacy, hospitality, art and design from the world’s peaks and cooler climes.

We visit Europe’s best Christmas markets for a masterclass in festive hosting, ask the former first lady of Iceland what she thinks draws tourists to the country, and find out about the artworks dotting Utah’s Powder Mountain. Grab a pair of salopettes and some Glühwein, we’re hitting the slopes.

Monocle is heading to high altitude with the latest edition of our Berliner-size winter newspaper, Monocle Alpino. From Europe’s mountaneous peaks to its Arctic fronteers – all the way to the Alaskan wilderness – our correspondents, reporters and photographers have been dispatched to snowy locales to bring you an on-point selection of cold-weather news.

Leaf through these pages and you’ll find out about the businesses that thrive when the thermometer plummets, the destinations to add to your itinerary and a few retailers to stock up on the way. Our festive paper takes in anything from how to behave with a bear to Switzerland’s cosiest cabins – with culture tips, fashion picks and delectable dining recommendations to make the most of the holidays.