uphill access for non skiers in Schladming

HI All,
My partner does not ski due to a spinal injury. Last season she could only go on one gondola in the resort which was very limiting. She is a keen photographer and I would like to choose a resort this season which would give her more mountain access as most of the chair lifts do not seem to allow pedestrian access. I was consirering Schladming this yeay but open to any suggestions. Any help would be mush appreciated.

Roddax

HI
As regular readers will know, I am a big fan of Schladming and have had many happy holidays there.
As far as I am aware, there are no problems with pedestrians getting access to the lifts. I regularly see walkers and others taking both chair lifts and gondolas.

If you want to be absolutely sure I suggest you email the local tourist office. They will speak English and will be more than happy to help.
While you are there, a trip to the Dachstein viewing platform would make a great day out and would give your partner lots of photo opportunities. There are regular buses to there and to the other 4 mountains which make up the Schladming resort.
Probably best if you stay in Schladming itself as there is more going on at night and during the day. They have really upped their game due to the world championships being held there earlier this year.
Good luck!

When we went there (New Year 2001) my Mum was just learning to ski and my daughter was only 4.
One day we all went to The Planai and as they were unable to ski down to the resaurant they caught a piste basher taxi called the Hopsi Express. It was brilliant!
Never seen one since and it was very novel.

I certainly remember Mum being able to get around in her normal footwear and the town itself isn't small so plenty to see.

Hi
The Hopsi Express belongs, I think, to Schi Schule Hopl. Lovely people and typical of them to offer you a lift down.