muikabochi 208 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Hundreds of British holidaymakers are tonight trapped in the ski resort of Zermatt in Switzerland following a massive avalanche. A downpour of snow and ice has blocked all road and rail links into the Swiss village which has always been hugely popular with visitors from the UK. ‘The whole town is completely impassable,’ said a spokeswoman for the Zermatt tourism office. Snow has covered the train track and roads leading to the popular ski resort, while poor weather means that helicopters are also unable to take off, a spokeswoman added Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Very very windy yeasterday. Howling. And it snowed in the afternoon and during the night. My in-laws are out touring. I hope they are OK. Current Avavlanche danger level 4. This week is going to be dodgy. I wonder if Mamabear is out there? I hope she is OK. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Is MB in europe just now Jynxx? Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 MB is supposed to be in Zermatt, isn't she...? Link to post Share on other sites
hellyer 216 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Speaking from experience there are worse places to be trapped than Zermatt Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 MB is indeed over there and appears to be having a great time except for the odd Avi. She is truley a champ and looked after my mate Kristy with a full kit at next to nothing prices. MB if you are reading this, she is linking turns and loving it. Thanks again! Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 Well, well ..the snow is finally here. Some places 3m dump (St.Anton) and many places in Austria have access problems. The rail at Innsbruck even stopped for a while, falling trees and power lines .. Road blocked by snow. The snow and the wind stopped a lot of things over the weekend. Wind is calmer but still snowing. Just need to wait a bit. Very high Avi risk. Hochfuegen and Zillertal closed. Some places operating with few lifts Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 MB is indeed over there and appears to be having a great time except for the odd Avi. She is truley a champ and looked after my mate Kristy with a full kit at next to nothing prices. MB if you are reading this, she is linking turns and loving it. Thanks again!Glad to hear that Pete! Stoked that Kristy is getting into it...share the joy, I reckon! Yep, been having a blast. Snow Gods have been kind. In fact, I MAY have been gliding though silken virgin powder on Sunday hands held aloft calling out to PB "It is Sunday and my Lord, I am worshiping at the temple". Off to watch some Downhill at Wengen this weekend. Brilliant! Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Will pass on your regards MB. Not sure if I'll travel with a beginner again though unless they are really commited to it. Have a great trip MB. We went to Sumo last night which was fab! Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 It´s going to get windy again towards the weekend, and more snow on the weekend I reckon! Tomorrow and the next day will be blue bird. Get out there MB. Pete, Are the Omiyage (presents) you get at Sumo, still good ? Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 Check out the slide on the left topThis is slack country with Burton park below. Had camera problems so no pics after . Blue bird day got lot of people out on a weekday: I was disappointed with the crowded/ crud/ tracked out bumpy conditions. Fresh tracks where on firm surface and soft below. Link to post Share on other sites
hellyer 216 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Where is Spitzingsee Jynxx - Germany? Austria? Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 It´s south of Munich, close to the Austria/German boarder. Because of the proximity to Munich, accessible by train (train, ski discount tickets) it gets crowded. Today (wed) is the ladies day. Day ticket 15 Euro. We had some really good days there. Unfortunately, not all the time. In some ways, it reminds me of a compact Japanese ski-jo Link to post Share on other sites
hellyer 216 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Thanks mate. 15 Euro ticket hey - that would be worth getting a wig and frocking up for Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 I got my hair long now, Bit curly, too. Shouda worn some make up I´ll try that where I haven´t been yet. Link to post Share on other sites
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