Postcard from Bad Hofgastein in December 2009

Much prefer skiing with trees around. The above was taken on the longest run in Bad Hofgastein H1. In fact its one of the longest runs in the Easter Alps at 8km. It was in superb condition on this trip. Bit of a leg-burner!

This the Ache that runs through town, in warmer seasons its a pleasant bike ride south towards Bad Gastein. On this day it was lovely walk with a stop on the way back for a bio steak sandwich at the Restaurant Ortenstein - brilliant!

Fulseck, the top of the mountain that overlooks Dorgastein,

on a bright morning. From here you can either ski down to Dorfgastein or turn left down to Grossarl, a small village in the neighbouring valley. Best not to miss the last lift though its helluva distance by road.