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		<title>saac Lawinencamp Termine 09/10 stehen</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:22:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Die SAAC-Termine für den Winter 09/10 sind fixiert
Wintersportenthusiasten können ihn schon förmlich riechen – den Schnee und den nächsten Winter. Noch bleibt aber etwas Zeit sich auf die „geilste“ Jahreszeit vorzubereiten, nach Schnäppchen bei den neuesten Ausrüstungstrends zu jagen und Kondition für kommende große Schneeabenteuer aufzubauen.
Wahre „Checker“ wissen längst, dass zu den Wintervorbereitungen auch ein [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Die SAAC-Termine für den Winter 09/10 sind fixiert</strong></p>
<p>Wintersportenthusiasten können ihn schon förmlich riechen – den Schnee und den nächsten Winter. Noch bleibt aber etwas Zeit sich auf die „geilste“ Jahreszeit vorzubereiten, nach Schnäppchen bei den neuesten Ausrüstungstrends zu jagen und Kondition für kommende große Schneeabenteuer aufzubauen.</p>
<p>Wahre „Checker“ wissen längst, dass zu den Wintervorbereitungen auch ein Update in Sachen Lawinenkunde und Risikomanagement gehört. Denn wie schnell ist man an einem wunderschönen Ski- oder Boardtag abseits der markierten Pisten und kann dem verlockenden Powder nicht mehr widerstehen. Dann muss man wissen worauf es im Gelände ankommt.</p>
<p>Für die Basis-Ausbildung und das Update der Freerider in Sachen Risikominimierung sieht sich der Verein zur Information über alpine Gefahren seit über 10 Jahren verantwortlich. Kennern der Szene braucht man den Verein mit seinen kostenlosen SAAC Basic Lawinencamps nicht mehr vorstellen. Nur wann und wo die Saison los geht und welche Termine im kommenden Winter auf dem SAAC-Kalender stehen, das ist wichtig. Denn, wer schnell ist – hat bessere Chancen auf einen der 50 begehrten Plätze pro Termin.</p>
<p><strong>Beginn der Online-Anmeldung: 15. Oktober</strong><br />
Hier kommen sie also – die Termine der Saison 09/10 für die zweitägigen kostenlosen SAAC Basic Camps sowie die weiterführenden SAACnd Step Camps. Ab 15. Oktober werden auf www.saac.at die „Pforten“ für Interessierte geöffnet – dieses Jahr mit einem leicht geänderten Modus. Damit jene, bei denen es noch nie mit einem Platz geklappt hat, auch eine Chance bekommen, mal bei einem Camp mit dabei zu sein, können sich ab 15. Oktober alle Interessierten für einen Wunsch- und einen Ersatztermin eintragen. Mit der Online-Anmeldung ist heuer aber keine fixe Campplatzzusage mehr verbunden. Auf Grund des riesigen Ansturmes auf die SAAC Basic Camps in den letzten Jahren, behält sich SAAC vor, Campbewerber, die noch nie dabei waren, vorrangig zu behandeln. Außerdem wird es über die SAAC-Partner auch diverse Möglichkeiten geben, an einen Campplatz zu kommen. Jeder und jede kann sich somit um einen Campplatz bewerben. Innerhalb von 14 Tagen erfährt man dann, wo und wann es klappt.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Campkalender 2009/2010</strong></span></p>
<p><em>SAAC Basic Camps</em><br />
Stubaier Gletscher I	14./15. November 2009<br />
Kühtai	05./06. Dezember 2009<br />
Warth-Schröcken I	12./13. Dezember 2009	saac series<br />
Axamer Lizum I	19./20. Dezember 2009	girlpower<br />
Warth-Schröcken II	09./10. Jänner 2010	saac series<br />
Westendorf	09./10. Jänner 2010<br />
Leogang	16./17. Jänner 2010<br />
Lienz	16./17. Jänner 2010<br />
Warth-Schröcken III	23./24. Jänner 2010	saac series &amp; girlpower<br />
Wildschönau	23./24. Jänner 2010<br />
Nordpark	30./31. Jänner 2010<br />
St. Jakob i. D.	06./07. Feber 2010<br />
Füssener Jöchle Grän I	06./07. Feber 2010	girlpower<br />
Schnalstaler Gletscher	20./21. Feber 2010<br />
Warth-Schröcken IV	27./28. Feber 2010	saac series<br />
Mayrhofen	27./28. Feber 2010<br />
Galtür	06./07. März 2010<br />
Axamer Lizum II	06./07. März 2010<br />
Füssener Jöchle Grän II	13./14. März 2010<br />
Alpbachtal	13./14. März 2010	girlpower<br />
Kleinarl-Flachauwinkl	20./21. März 2010<br />
Hochfügen	10./11. April 2010<br />
Obertauern	17./18. April 2010<br />
Stubaier Gletscher II	08./09. Mai 2010</p>
<p>SAACnd Step Camps</p>
<p>Warth-Schröcken I	17. &#8211; 20. Dezember 2009	saac series<br />
Warth-Schröcken II	21. &#8211; 24. Jänner 2010	saac series<br />
Innsbruck	11. &#8211; 14. Feber 2010<br />
Mayrhofen	28. Feber &#8211; 05. März 2010<br />
Warth-Schröcken III	04. &#8211; 07. März 2010	saac series<br />
Galtür	07. &#8211; 12. März 2010<br />
Warth-Schröcken IV	23. &#8211; 28. März 2010	saac series<br />
Kühtai	15. &#8211; 18. April 2010<br />
Obertauern	18. – 21. April 2010</p>
<p>Alle Infos, Details und Anmeldung auf</p>
<p><a href="http://www.saac.at" target="_blank">www.saac.at</a></p>
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		<title>Heliskiing in the World</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:11:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Europe
Switzerland
Period: January to end May.
There are great opportunities in the Valais where heliskiing is allowed on some 15 summits. In the Bern area there are some 10 mountains where heliskiing is also permitted.
Our addresses:
Valais:

www.heliservice.ch
www.air-zermatt.ch

For the Bern area:

www.airglaciers.ch

Italy
Period: January to end May.
Helicopter activity is concentrated in the Val d’Aoste, next to Mont Blanc, where there are two [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Europe</h3>
<p><strong>Switzerland</strong><br />
Period: January to end May.</p>
<p>There are great opportunities in the Valais where heliskiing is allowed on some 15 summits. In the Bern area there are some 10 mountains where heliskiing is also permitted.</p>
<p>Our addresses:<br />
Valais:</p>
<ul>
<li><a onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" href="http://www.heliservice.ch/">www.heliservice.ch</a></li>
<li><a onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" href="http://www.air-zermatt.ch/">www.air-zermatt.ch</a></li>
</ul>
<p>For the Bern area:</p>
<ul>
<li><a onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" href="http://www.airglaciers.ch/">www.airglaciers.ch</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Italy</strong><br />
Period: January to end May.</p>
<p>Helicopter activity is concentrated in the Val d’Aoste, next to Mont Blanc, where there are two different sectors; that of Val Grisenche and la Thuile, and that of Mont-Rose (4633 m) with Gressoney. The first is ideal for intermediate riders who are looking for great riding on shorter open runs and in the forest, without having to push themselves too much. Mont-Rose, on the other hand, offers big mountain riding in every sense with the biggest vertical drop runs for heliski in Europe. This will provide quite some workout: steeps, couloirs, glaciers at 3000 m…</p>
<p>Our addresses:</p>
<ul>
<li><a onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" href="http://www.chamonix-aventure.com/fr/ski_monte_rosa.html">www.chamonix-aventure.com/fr/ski_monte_rosa.html</a></li>
<li><a onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" href="http://www.guides-des-cimes.com/hiver/heliski.htm">www.guides-des-cimes.com/hiver/heliski.htm</a></li>
<li><a onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" href="http://www.tupilak.com/fr/heliski.htm">www.tupilak.com/fr/heliski.htm</a></li>
<li><a onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" href="http://www.guide-cham.com/">www.guide-cham.com</a></li>
<li><a onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" href="http://www.heliskivalgrisenche.it/">www.heliskivalgrisenche.it</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Sweden</strong><br />
The heliskiing season begins around the 20th March and runs through until the end of June. The biggest base is in the resort of Björkliden where helicopters will provide access to some 10 summits (between 700 and 1000 m of vertical descent). The ultimate has to be riding the midnight sun.</p>
<p>Our address:</p>
<ul>
<li><a onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" href="http://www.norrlandsflyg.se/">www.norrlandsflyg.se</a><br />
Norrlandsflyg, AB<br />
Hangar Vassaraträsk<br />
Box 24<br />
982 21 Gällivare<br />
Telefon: +46 970 140 65</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Turkey</strong><br />
Period: February and March.</p>
<p>There is a Swiss based company offering heli-skiing in Turkey. The base is situated at the extreme north-east of the country, at the limit of the Caucasus mountains, where a vast range of summits rise up to 3000m. The area is incredible yet relatively unknown. The snow can be superb and the view all the way to the Black Sea is amazing. The proximity of this sea tends to create stable snowpack conditions and therefore the riding is generally safer than many other places.</p>
<p>Our address:</p>
<ul>
<li><a onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" href="http://www.turkeyheliski.com/">www.turkeyheliski.com</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Russia</strong><br />
Period: January to end May.</p>
<p>The top spots are the Caucasus region between the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea and the Kamtchatka penninsula to the far east of Russia.</p>
<p>Caucasus: there are two distinct areas with Krasnaïa Poliana being one of these, whose valleys and runs between the birch trees offer riding for all levels through to pro. It is an area frequently used for snowsport catalogue photoshoots. The other is Elbrouz, a high mountain area rising to 5633 m. Here, there are actually lifts that will take the rider to almost 4000 m, so there is actually less necessity to take a helicopter.</p>
<p>Our address:</p>
<ul>
<li><a onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" href="http://www.yak-yeti.com/">www.yak-yeti.com</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Kamtchatka: from May until approx 20th June.<br />
Here you can spend your day riding the slopes of volcanoes that border the Pacific Ocean, then unwind in hot springs afterwards… It’s a really wild place and offers vertical drops of up to 2000m.</p>
<p>Our address:</p>
<ul>
<li><a onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" href="http://www.yak-yeti.com/">www.yak-yeti.com</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>India</h3>
<p><strong>Kashmir</strong><br />
Period: January to end April.</p>
<p>The province of Kashmir with drop-off points at altitudes of up to 4500 m and vertical runs of between 1000 and 2000 m. Himachal Pradesh is the second of the 2 highest heli zones.<br />
Our address:</p>
<ul>
<li><a onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" href="http://www.himalaya-heliski.com/">www.himalaya-heliski.com</a><br />
(the operation of Sylvain Saudan, pioneer of extreme skiing).</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>In Himachal Pradesh</strong><br />
There are operations based at Manali, offering drop-off points of over 5000 m in altitude and up to 2000 m vertical descents.</p>
<h3>Nepal</h3>
<p>Period: from February to mid-April.<br />
Top amongst the names of legend in the Himalayas are of course Annapurna and Everest. For 5 years now it has been possible, thanks to heli-ski operations, to ski the highest peaks in the World and there’s also the possibility of giving your name to one of the many « first descents » that are waiting to be ridden!</p>
<p>Our addresses:</p>
<ul>
<li><a onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" href="http://www.himalayanheliskiguides.com/">www.himalayanheliskiguides.com</a></li>
<li><a onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" href="http://www.heliskinepal.com/">www.heliskinepal.com</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>North America</h3>
<p><strong>USA</strong> Period: from December to end April.</p>
<p>In almost every ski resort throughout The Rockies (spread across no less than 5 states!), you’ll find a heli-ski operation. Even if the vertical drops available are not the biggest, there is a very wide choice of terrain for all levels of rider and the snow lives up to its reputation of, amongst others, « Fluffy Utah Powder ».</p>
<p>Our address:</p>
<ul>
<li><a onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" href="http://www.heliskiwasatch.com/">www.heliskiwasatch.com</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Canada<br />
Period: from February to end May.</p>
<p>The Rockies run up the west side of Canada, finally petering out to the north. Alberta and British Columbia are the 2 states for heli-skiing, with wild territory, forests and immense glaciers. There’s plenty of choice of mountains and drop-off points (Adamants, Bugaboos, Cariboos, Galena, Kootenay, Mc Bride, Revelstoke…) and exceptional snow conditions can be enjoyed.</p>
<p>Our addresses:</p>
<ul>
<li><a onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" href="http://www.cmhski.com/">www.cmhski.com</a></li>
<li><a onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" href="http://www.wiegele.com/">www.wiegele.com</a></li>
<li><a onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" href="http://www.selkirk-tangiers.com/">www.selkirk-tangiers.com</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Alaska<br />
Period: from February to end May.</p>
<p>The ‘crème de la crème’ of heli-skiing. Situated to the north-west of Canada, this American territory has thousands of very steep but not particularly high mountains and the fresh snow adheres well to their slopes. However, you do need to watch out for quick changes in snow conditons (eg slush) as the weather here is very changeable. You might even spend a whole week here without ever seeing the sun…</p>
<p>Our addresses:</p>
<ul>
<li><a onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" href="http://www.valdezhelicamps.com/">www.valdezhelicamps.com</a></li>
<li><a onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" href="http://www.alaska.net/%7Eheliski/">www.alaska.net/~heliski/</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>South America</h3>
<p>Period: from mid-June to mid-September.</p>
<p>The extensive chain of mountains that runs along the 3500 km of South America, between Chili and Argentina, offers limitless possibilities for freeriding. There are numerous heli-ski operations to be found throughout them. <a onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" href="http://www.andesweb.com/">www.andesweb.com</a> groups together all of the resorts of the Andes, and is a site full of relevant information.</p>
<h3>New Zealand</h3>
<p>Period: from July to September.</p>
<p>A reference in heli-skiing, New Zealand has a long history in the field. New Zealand comprises two islands, each having their own distinct mountain ranges. On North Island is the Ruahine Range with its volcanoes (still active…) and on South Island there is the famous Mount Cook. It‘s on South Island that heli-skiing takes place from both Queenstown and Wanaka. Vertical drop here is under 1000 m and it has to be said that light fluffy powder is not the norm. Intermediate riders tend to stick to the east flanks.<br />
Our addresses:</p>
<ul>
<li><a onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" href="http://www.heliski.co.nz/">www.heliski.co.nz</a></li>
<li><a onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" href="http://www.flynz.co.nz/">www.flynz.co.nz</a></li>
</ul>
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		<title>Spring Break 2004 at Mammoth Mountain in California</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2004 13:38:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The place to be if you want to ride everything. Parks, pipes, rails, free-riding, or just hanging out and enjoying the scenery, Mammoth Mountain lives up to it’s reputation as one of the best an the biggest snowboarding and skiing resorts in North America. I’ve been riding for 12 years. I’ve been to numerous resorts [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The place to be if you want to ride everything. Parks, pipes, rails, free-riding, or just hanging out and enjoying the scenery, Mammoth Mountain lives up to it’s reputation as one of the best an the biggest snowboarding and skiing resorts in North America. I’ve been riding for 12 years. I’ve been to numerous resorts in North America and in Europe and I can honestly say that Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain are a snowboarder’s sanctuary no matter what kind of riding you like to do.</p>
<p>Open up any issue of a progressive snowboarding or skiing magazine and you’re sure to see pictures of Mammoth Mountain. The ubiquitous Mammoth Mountain media should not mislead the average rider, this place truly has it all and strives to make a lasting impression. </p>
<p>
I happened to venture to Mammoth with my twin brother Chad, also a 12 year veteran riding laminated wood, and his girlfriend Rachel. We all headed there to visit friends, relax and snowboard. Of course snowboarding came first of which we managed to do for five straight days. Three at Mammoth, one a June, and one sessioning a backyard rail park. </p>
<p>
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<p>
Mammoth is, well, mammoth! The mountain is actually part of the caldera wall of the giant Mono Lakes Volcano. Yes that’s right, the Mammoth area is volcanically active, which makes the thrill of crusing down the slopes slightly more daring. Standing atop the 11,000 ft summit, the Sierra Nevada Range stretches as far as the eye can see with endless backcountry possibilities. The backcountry was not the focus of the trip my brother and I went there to session the mountain, mainly the park with our good friend and guide for the week “Action” Rodd Moon. Three hombres from the flatland of Midwest America sessioned Mammoth and June respectfully as any So-Cal punk. By the end of the first day Chad and I had ridden all of Mammoth’s parks; that consisting of the family fun park with a full 6 foot half-pipe, the south park, containing a park run, boardercross, and sole dedicated rail trail and Unbound, the main park with 18 foot super-pipe among other obstacles.   </p>
<p>
Unbound should be seen by a first time visitor from the quad that wisks riders straight up to the top of the park for an easy drop-in. The park is sculpted to resemble a rider’s wet-dream. The park contains kickers, hips, rails, boxes, two half-pipes and a monstrous wall-ride. We managed a session through Unbound daily, but spent most of the time fighting gravity on the jumps in the south park.   </p>
<p>
<a href='http://www.funnyhills.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/mammoth_590.jpg' class="lightview" rel="gallery[73]" title="mammoth_590"><img src="http://www.funnyhills.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/mammoth_590-300x202.jpg" alt="" title="mammoth_590" width="300" height="202" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-76" /></a></p>
<p>
Mammoth had by far the granliest parks I’d ever ridden, that was until I rode June Mountain. If you’ve ever wondered what a 80-foot long table with a 15-foot high kicker looks like, ride June Mountain. Rocking two of the smoothest parks ever, June also contains perhaps the best half-pipe in the US. The most inviting aspect of June was the lack of crowds compared to Mammoth. I don’t remember ever waiting at the top of a jump for someone to clear the landing, the only waiting that was done was rest in between endless cycles of the park or after hiking the pipe.   </p>
<p>
A week in Southern California would not be complete without a trip to the bar, and we were just so fortunate to have a night out on St. Patrick’s Day. If you’re a guy looking for girls, don’t set you’re hopes too high on the Mammoth night life; however, if you’re a girl looking for guys, you’ll have an infinite number of pretentious dudes earnestly wanting to divulge into their excessive dopeness on the mountain. Basically Mammoth will not disappoint in any way as long as the visitor is looking for a good time.  </p>
<p>
For the next trip planned through the US, either make Mammoth an option, or scratch the other possibilities and just head there. Whatever it is a rider is searching for, Mammoth and June Mountain are sure to cater to their needs and desires. Just make sure to ride the gondola to the summit and enjoy the view and the ride down, for both are truly spectacular. </p>
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		<title>Winter backcountry tour around Abisko</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2004 13:29:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Backcounry tour through an amazing landscape with a bunch of good people!
Låktatjåkka &#8211; - Abisko, April 2004

Låktatjåkka train station: fixing the last details on our 20 kg backpacks, tightening our shoes, finding the suitable high of our telescopic poles, the team was finally ready for some up-hills skiing. The sun is shinning, the sky is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Backcounry tour through an amazing landscape with a bunch of good people!</p>
<p>Låktatjåkka &#8211; - Abisko, April 2004</p>
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Låktatjåkka train station: fixing the last details on our 20 kg backpacks, tightening our shoes, finding the suitable high of our telescopic poles, the team was finally ready for some up-hills skiing. The sun is shinning, the sky is absolutely blue, the temperature is just below zero and the fresh snow is just perfect for a rondonnée tour. Slowly, we make our way on some 20 % steep slopes, having some breaks every 45 minutes, and enjoying the magnificent view over the Swedish Laponia that our eyes were discovering progressively. </p>
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<img src="http://www.funnyhills.com/ftp/media/snow/abisko_mountain.JPG"/> </p>
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After 4 hours of intense efforts, we finally reached our first stop at the Låktatjåkka refuge, Sweden highest station at 1228 metres over sea (<a href="http://www.bjorkliden.com/boende/lakta.htm" target="_blank">Bjorkliden Info</a>). We enjoyed a marvellous meal of reindeer meat with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam as a main course, and the very well known pancakes from Låktatjåkka with cloud berry jam as a desert, I think nobody can avoid this! 1 hour eating, 1 hour power napping in the sun and it was the final downhill part to the refuge of Kårsavagge on the other side of the mountain. You really have to be careful on the way down; stability is not so accurate with heavy backpacks. Fortunately the slopes are gentle at the beginning, but the end is really steep, and avalanches may occur. We were then forced to take off our skis, and walk down the slope on the grassy part. 5 km more and we reached our refuge for the night. A 25 m2 room shared by 6 people, lightened by a couple of candles, 3 bunk beds at each corner of the room, a large and long wooden table in the middle where everybody can seat, a very little spice where guests can cook, wet shoes and socks hanging over the wood stove on the fourth corner made a unique atmosphere in this cosy wooden house. Just the perfect place to enjoy a good meal of pasta and bacon followed by some shots of Jägermeister as a digestive, and as a reward of a tiring day, we admired a fantastic northern light dancing in the sky. </p>
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After a good night of sleep, a heavy breakfast with a porridge bowl, fruits and coffee, we were back on our skis for the final and slightly downhill part, down to Abisko which took us around 5 hours. This last skiing tour let us admire the gate of Laponia from the north side. A recommended tour, summer or winter!</p>
<p>How to get there:</p>
<p>By train:</p>
<p>Narvik-Kiruna-Boden-Luleå</p>
<p>See: <a href="http://www.connex.se/booking/booking_en/" target="_blank">Connex</a></p>
<p>By car:</p>
<p>Follow the E10 unill Abisko, then possibility to take the train to Låktatjåkka</p>
<p>By plane:</p>
<p>Plane to Luleå or Kiruna </p>
<p>See <a href="http://www.scandinavian.net/" target="_blank">SAS</a></p>
<p>or <a href="http://www.flynordic.com/" target="_blank">Flynordic</a></p>
<p>Where to stay:</p>
<p> <a href="http://www.campabisko.com/" target="_blank">Camp Abisko </a> </p>
<p> <a href="http://www.abisko.nu/english.shtml" target="_blank">Tourist station</a> </p>
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		<title>Slowride im Simmental</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Das Simmental gehört zum Berner Oberland und liegt in einem Talabschnitt zwischen Gstaad und Adelboden. Gstaad ist bekannt durch das Palace Hotel (www.palace.ch), das vielleicht “beste” Haus im Alpenraum. Adelboden ist vor allem bekannt durch seinen überaus steilen Weltcup-Hang.
Das Simmental ist eine Sackgasse, die in Lenk (www.lenk.ch) endet. Das riesige Wildstrubelmassiv schließ das Tal ab [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Das Simmental gehört zum Berner Oberland und liegt in einem Talabschnitt zwischen Gstaad und Adelboden. Gstaad ist bekannt durch das Palace Hotel (www.palace.ch), das vielleicht “beste” Haus im Alpenraum. Adelboden ist vor allem bekannt durch seinen überaus steilen Weltcup-Hang.</p>
<p>Das Simmental ist eine Sackgasse, die in Lenk (www.lenk.ch) endet. Das riesige Wildstrubelmassiv schließ das Tal ab und steht eindrucksvoll hinter dem Dorf. Lenk ist ein kleines, noch sehr ursprüngliches Dorf (ca. 2000 Einwohner). Die meisten Einheimischen leben im Sommer von der Landwirtschaft und der Holzverarbeitung für die vielen Holzchalets, die es in dieser Region zu bauen gibt. Im Winter wird ein Großteil der Lenker zu Skilehrern und Gastronomen. Die Offenheit und Freundlichkeit der Dörfler beeindruckt. Vorsichtig versuchen sie ihr Dorf der Zeit anzupassen, so gibt es seit ein paar Jahren ein modernes Programmkino, ein großes Schwimmbad mit Bergkulisse vor den Fenstern, das “Tipi”, ein kleines Apero-Zelt (Hochdeutsch: Aprés-Ski-Treff-Zelt), etc. Die Mischung von Alt und Neu ist geglückt und wer nicht den großen Trubel sucht, wird sich hier wohlfühlen.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.funnyhills.com/ftp/media/snow/lenk02.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></p>
<p>Die Skigebiete Adelboden und Betelberg gelten als die südlichsten Wintersportgebiete der Nordalpen und haben häufig das sonnigere Wetter der Südalpen, aber den vielen Schnee der Nordalpen.</p>
<p><strong>Es gibt zwei Skigebiete: </strong></p>
<p><strong>Betelberg:</strong> Ein kleines Skigebiet mit vor allem leichten bis mittel schweren Pisten. Optimal für Familien und Leute, die gezielt etwas üben wollen. Es gibt am Haslerlift auch eine Halfpipe und einen Boardercross.<br />
Wenn es viel Schnee hat, kann man einige sehr schöne Varianten fahren. Alternativ zur Hauptabfahrt in die Lenk lassen sich viele Tiefschneerouten unter der Gondel und an der Wallegg finden.<br />
Besonders eindrucksvoll ist wohl die Tour vom Leiterli nach Lauenen, einem pitoresken Dorf im Tal von Gstaad. Zurück muss man dann mit Bus und Bahn. (Die Route habe ich selbst allerdings nur im Sommer mit dem Bike gemacht).</p>
<p><strong>Metsch-Adelboden:</strong>Ein großes Skigebiet, dass alles bietet, was das Sportlerherz begehrt. Die Anlagen sind teils modern, teils Originale aus den Gründungszeiten des Skigebiets. Und das beschreibt vielleicht auch schon ein bissal die Atmosphäre, denn auch die Wintersportler sind kunterbunt gemischt. Manch Skifahrer scheint auch noch ein Überbleibsel aus den Gründungsjahren zu sein, manch Snowboarder ist extrem jung und cool. Mit all den “Normalos” zwischendrin gibt es eine ganz gute Mischung. Für die Snowboarder wurde übrigens eigens ein Funpark mit eigenen Lift errichtet.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.funnyhills.com/ftp/media/snow/lenk03.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></p>
<p>Eine andere Besonderheit ist wohl die Hüttendichte. Vergleichbares kenne ich nur am Brauneck in Lenggries/Obb. Die Almen werden hier im Sommer noch von Sennern betrieben, ein unrentables Geschäft, das mehr den Traditionen entspringt wie marktwirtschaftlichen Ideen. Um den Betrieb auch für die nächsten Jahre zu sichern, ist nun im Winter in beinahe jeder Almhütte eine Jausenstation errichtet worden. Von Würstel über chinesische Nudelsuppe bis zu selbstgemachten Merenge gibt es alles, jedoch immer auf einer anderen Hütte. Einheimische haben daher meist ein ausgeklügeltes Pausensystem.</p>
<p>Und dann gibt es natürlich einige unglaublich schöne Varianten. Die schönste ist vielleicht die “Bumerang”. Ausgangspunkt ist der Ausstieg vom Sessellift “Chummi”. An dem Schild: “Der weisse Tote wartet auf dich” geht es vorbei und zur  Kante müssen wir ein paar Meter aufsteigen. Oben gewinnt man den ersten Eindruck von der Abfahrt. Unterhalb des Ammertenhorns führt eine lange Schneise, mit einigen wunderschönen, weiten Hängen bis zum Bachbett der Simme. Die Landschaft ist atemberaubend und zugleich herrscht hier eine Ruhe, wie man sie vielleicht nur in den Bergen erlebt. An der Simme entlang, teilweise auf dem Wanderweg geht es dann hinab bis zum Gasthaus “Simmenfälle”, von dort fährt ein Skibus im halb- bzw. einstündigen Pendelverkehr.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.funnyhills.com/ftp/media/snow/lenk01.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></p>
<p>Danke an <a href="http://www.bixi.at" target="blank">bixi.at &#8211; bike &amp; ski adventures</a></p>
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