March days in sunny Gastein

Back to the Chairlifts - skiing is not cold

TW and TBIL on the piste

A tadpole

TBIL on H1 - favourite piste

Our 8 person Gondolas are probably the fastest way to get to the top of the mountains. In the current spell of weather they are also the hottest mode of transport. Picture yourself sitting in a moving greenhouse on heated seats, dressed up like a tadpole in helmet and ski gear. It still beats the M4 on a Monday morning by a mile though. So today we are taking the chair-lifts whenever possible and staying in the sunshine and the fresh mountain air.


When you get to the top there is still plenty of snow and some of the runs are still in remarkably good condition. The piste-bashers do a fantastic job overnight.

There's just a bit of an end of season feel about the place now. The snow cannons are being removed so we will rely on the natural stuff and whatever has already been laid down. I expect the Easter skiers are starting to worry but, then again, could all change again next week.

By the way, it was 28 Celsius on our balcony at the weekend!