We just have to note that, being from Texas and typically praying for a tax return big enough to drive to New Mexico for a week of skiing, writing or saying things like "yes, we skied in Austria" is a surreal thing. You hear yourself say it, but then as you listen, you wonder "who the hell is that talking? cause I'd never be saying something like that!" However, when we looked at the costs of getting back to the US to ski as compared to going to Austria...well, the savings were substantial to go to Austria. As a reminder, since it has takens us THREE MONTHS to post these adventures, an introduction to Zauchensee is here.
Last time Jack skied, he was eight years old, and he was good enough to handle all beginner slopes as well as crazy enough for some blues. He "skied the face" at Red River, New Mexico. But it had been almost two years since then. Thankfully, he picked it right up, just like riding a bicycle. And he was full of enthusiasm for it all, even when the snow was blowing.
Hank picked it up again immediately--he can out-ski me in terms of being fearless, and he has the advantage of "good knees" (where my knees tend to strain or hurt). He does not flinch at a mogul.
The slopes had a number of chalets with good beer (!!!), good food, and warm fires. This one was our favorite, one of the least fancy. I guess in some ways it reminded us of New Mexico. What a lovely place to have Christmas lunch!
And finally, here's a little sample of an easy path through the woods. Lots of lovely, soft powdery stuff, and so. much. freaking. fun. to ski with my family. I can't wait for Hannah to be able to join us!
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