A fairytale ski tour in the mountains of the Laternsertal in Laterns, Austria. My nephew and I took an easy ski tour route up the Nob von Innerlaters with snow falling lightly over the forest. It was quite magical. The…
A fairytale ski tour in the mountains of the Laternsertal in Laterns, Austria. My nephew and I took an easy ski tour route up the Nob von Innerlaters with snow falling lightly over the forest. It was quite magical. The…
Clear skies and a lil’ powder on the Madloch in Lech in the Arlberg made for a great a fantastic ski day. The new improved 6 seater going up the Madloch is a major improvement over the old double slow…
Happy New Year to family, friends, and fellow travelers! Franz and I rang in 2022 with fireworks lighting up the skies in Bregenz and all around the Bodensee from Austria to Switzerland, and into Germany. This year due to the…
In another life (in my twenties) I was a floral designer. Today I still miss working in a flower shop among the beautiful natural items that designers get to work with everyday. So for the holiday season I enjoy decorating…
The first time cross country skiing this season and there was plenty of fresh snow in Ratzenberg. Vorarlberg’s borders with Germany were closed for last years winter season and we missed cross country skiing in the Allgäu. Good to be…
Early December ski tour to the Ochsenlager near Hittasau in the nearby Lecknertal. Franz and his ski buddy Florian were lucky to have fresh powder so early in the season. The starting point begins at 890m and goes up to…
Up the Hochälpele once again two days later, but this time shared it with family. Super!
December 3rd brought some real snowfall into the local mountains. So out with the ski touring equipment and off Franz went to the local mountains in the nearby Bödele. Plenty of other skiers had the same idea and they were…
A quiet walk along the Bodensee reflecting on past Thanksgiving family gatherings back in the States. In Austria we are again in lockdown so there will be no shared Thanksgiving feast this year. Hopefully next year…