3/19/10

Days 5 and 6: Sun and Der Weisse Ring

Ed on Valluga Peak

Ed in deep reflection atop Valluga peak.

Ed, Marc, and Terry with Map

Ed, Marc, and Terry figure out the right route.

Beth Eck and Kim Lamb White Ring

Beth Eck and Kim take in the sun and mild temperatures during their White Ring journey.

Norwegian Ski Sweaters and Stretch Pants

Who says Norwegian ski sweaters and Obermeyer stretch pants ever go out of style? Not the Austrians in March.

Chris Airs Lech

Chris airs it out to an impressive background in Lech and Zurs.

Kim, Terry, Meaghan, Ed, Beth Hogan, Beth Eck, Catherine

Feeding on some kcals at 1500m atop the Zugerberg lift. Clockwise: Robyn, Kim, Terry, Meaghan, Ed, Beth Hogan, Beth Eck, Catherine.

Ed, Beth, Beth, Chris, Robyn

Ed, Beth, Beth, Chris, and Robyn lounge with a well-deserved beer in Lech.

Madloch Vista

Off the Madlochbahn and over to Zug. Steep and beautiful.

Emily rodelbahning

Emily shows us the art of rodelbahning. All smiles. From Gampen to Nasserein to the Rodelstall. Vertical elevation of 1,670 feet (500 metres).

Terry in Lech and Zurs

Terry telemarks into the endless landscape in Lech and Zurs as part of the The White Ring .

Katy Rodelbahns

It's dark. No brakes. And 3km to go. Rodelbahning in Austria gives whole new meaning to the term "sledding". Katy on her 2nd run.

Marc Oettinger Tele-flips

Marc rolls with it above the Riffel lift at Rendl in St. Anton.

Tyrolean Alps View

From another peak looking at yet another picture-perfect view of the Tyrolean Alps. Makes you want to yodel and drink schnapps.

Klaus Eiter and Katy with Gnome

Klaus Eiter and Katy pose with a gnome from Denver.