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snow conditions in Niederau

woodworm — GMT

Please could someone tell me conditions in niederau as i am going on 26th of jan and i don't know which web sites to trust. would like first hand report it would make me feel better

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SkiGirl — GMT

Hi there Have just got back from Niederau on Saturday. The first couple of days we were there it rained on the lower slopes but was a blizzard and fog on the top slopes. However the snow was good. By the third day (Tue) it was a bit icy but we skiied Niederau again on the Thur and it was a bit better. We went to Auffach on the Wed and Fri and the snow was excellent. The bottom half of one of the black runs in Niederau (where the single seater chair lift is) was closed as it was supposed to be patchy. Hope this helps

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Jan I Stenmark — GMT

Hi woodworm, The conditions in Niederau today are nearly perfect (sunny, clear, cold and with enough snow to keep the pistes in great shape) although what they will be like by the 26th is probably only known to “Mr Admin” and his nearly constant streams of regularly updated information ) Joking aside the weather forecasts from this site are usually accurate for the next 24 hrs but looking further ahead things change and sometimes substantially. If you would like a more detailed update, PM me closer to your departure date and I will let you know how it looks here on the ground. Jan

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woodworm — GMT

Thanks that makes me feel better. Have real big problem i'm addicted to snow reports its not good for my health. Thinking about doing something a little more healthy like drinking or smoking or both. Thanks again skigirl and Jan i will PM you nearer the time. All up dates untill then would be read with much intrest. Woodworm

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Dave Mac — GMT

woodworm, If you havn't taken up drinking yet, you have a nice surprise awaiting you. Try Zipfer, in the Bichlwirt. Remember Niederau has the north facing slopes, and together with the good run cuts through the trees, is worth 700/800 metres on other resorts, (I maintain that Niederau outpunches its weight, well height really!) As long as Niederau retains some base, you will get good skiing. I have enough confidence to have booked my return flight 2 days after the season end on 6 April. Apart from last year, and 1971, my winters there have been good ~ I did miss a couple of years when in the Antipodes, and a few when the kids were growing up. Ski well.

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woodworm — GMT

Dave Mac, cheers Dave just been paranoid. been to Niederau at least 15 times learnt to ski there and so have my kids. i have never had a bad time just this is my only trip this year and i need a good snow fix with some good off piste.I might be asking to much woodworm

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Dave Mac — GMT

By my count, there are at least twelve J2-ers in Niederau at this time, including me. Trouble is - how will you know if the guy/gal sat across from you in the gondola is a J2-er? Apart from me, red anorak, legs together, "DAVE MAC" on ski hat, gluhwein, Zipfer, coffee, paint brush or guitar in right hand.

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AJ — GMT

Make that another 8 Dave Mac,We go there on 19th Jan. I first skied Niederau many years ago and have since introduced my family and friends to one of my favorite places,This is the 3rd visit in 3 years. My son learnt to ski there as did my friends kids,This year my 5 year old daughter will have her first skiing lessons. Last year we went to Bansko which was the pants ( sorry to those of you who like the place )ski school for the nips isnt very good so my hubby and i taught her the basic snowplough ect. Jan your so lucky to live there,So i must remember to do the lottery tonight so i can buy the beautiful gasthof thats for sale in Auffach.( we can all dream )

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SkiGirl — GMT

No AJ I've got my eye on that property! Ha - will have to do the lottery as well. :D

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Jan I Stenmark — GMT

Dear Mr Admin, I think Dave Mac makes a good point when he says

Trouble is - how will you know if the guy/gal sat across from you in the gondola is a J2-er?

so what's you plan? Could you provide a hi-res graphic that could be printed onto an iron-on transfer or much more simply provide us with the chance to buy some J2 goods? I have been wondering how to identify some of the people that I've been chatting with here and short of wearing a "Hi I'm Jan" hat I'm not sure I have a good answer - Maybe just trawl the bars shouting as usual eh ) Jan

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Hamish Macbeth — GMT

I'll be around - based at the Vicky. Roll on Saturday. :thumbup: Not sure how you'll recognise me - I'll probably buy a hat from Blachfelder. But that's no good now is it?

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AJ — GMT

I`ll see you on sat at the Vicky too Hamish,Party of 8 and quite loud.lol. ( Avatar is my son )

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pjheystack — GMT

hamish did you manage to get the 249 deal for the vicky with thomsons,by the time i got the ok from wife it was gone.

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Dave Mac — GMT

Only 15 hours to go, subject to Easyjet. Have resisted temptation to put my long old K2s in with my old Rossies. Need you to wind up the snow reports please admin, half a metre each night, sunshine during the day.

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Hamish Macbeth — GMT

Dave Mac wrote:

Only 15 hours to go, subject to Easyjet. Have resisted temptation to put my long old K2s in with my old Rossies. Need you to wind up the snow reports please admin, half a metre each night, sunshine during the day.

Starting tonight if you don't mind, Admin. :mrgreen:

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AJ — GMT

pjheystack wrote:

hamish did you manage to get the 249 deal for the vicky with thomsons,by the time i got the ok from wife it was gone.

Theres a cheap deal for the Sonnschein for £ 285 if my memory serves me well. Jan 19th from Gatwick is this any good to you. :-)

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Hamish Macbeth — GMT

pjheystack wrote:

hamish did you manage to get the 249 deal for the vicky with thomsons,by the time i got the ok from wife it was gone.

I wish. Nope, this was booked up in September.

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AJ — GMT

Good morning Jan, Please tell us that the weather is as forcasted ?Pleasessssssssssssssssss its absolutley teaming it down here in Yorkshire.

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stubbsy — GMT

Yes, I'm in Leeds and the flood warnings are out. Arriving Saturday (and staying at the Vicky too - apologies to everybody in advance), scouring the net for weather info and I'm already carving turns in my sleep. Can't wait. Stubbsy

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Hamish Macbeth — GMT

Jan's hill has had a dusting so I expect the other side of the valley to have had some fresh snow too. As I type the weather is cloudy at 3 degrees. No carving in my sleep but my desktop has a webcam and weather report from Niederau! Not to mention the Tirol calender with a snowy Oberau for January. Sad old git.

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Admin — GMT

Jan I Stenmark wrote:

how will you know if the guy/gal sat across from you in the gondola is a J2-er?

Well, I reckon Dave Mac will be easy to spot (didn't he say he skis with a guitar in one hand and a beer in the other?)... all you need to do is regularly stand upside down as per your picture... and I think Hamish just said he's got a screw loose? 8) Job done... So if we get some j2ski beanies, or something similar, made up - would anyone want one/wear one?

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Jan I Stenmark — GMT

Well there's good news and bad news :shock: We did indeed have some snow today. It started during the night and has continued during the day but the temps have been quite high so it's been a kind of wet snow in the village :( However, on the slopes it's been falling as good snow and I'm sure the piste bashers will have it in top conditions by the morning. All this being said, the pistes are in almost perfect conditions (barring the Lanerkopfl, which is sketchy at best), although anyone arriving for next week will not be disappointed, with low temps overnight the pistes have been wonderful in the morning and not deteriorating until the very last thing, post 16:15 … Just as an observation, the forecasts on J2Ski have been very accurate when looking into the next 24hrs which is more than can be said for some sites ) See ya all here soon! (Oh, and Mr Admin, when does the J2Ski shop open for us to swath ourselves in merchandise to allow easy recognition in resort?) Happy Hols Jan

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Jan I Stenmark — GMT

Mr Admin, How can you ask:

So if we get some j2ski beanies, or something similar, made up - would anyone want one/wear one?

Sure I would 8) Class is eternal, just hope it doesn't clash with my Nivica Neon One-Piece :shock: Where do I sign? Jan

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woodworm — GMT

dear all Glad to hear lots of other people share love of niederau. ) hope everyone going on sat has a top time and the snow falls. If anyone is still there on the 26th i will be the onein the stylish sponge bob square pants hat (present from kids big trouble if not worn).i am always up for a beer. Hope to see more snow and some of you soon woodworm

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TerenceS — GMT

Hi, I'm planning a week in Niedera from Mar 15th and I am a little concerned about the snow on the lower slopes especially as some of my crew will be learning to ski for the first time. I have been looking at the historical records (http://www.igluski.com/viewsnowhistory.cfm?rid=232&from=snowreport ) and obviously last year was bad everywhere, but taking say the lower slope figures for Jan this year which range from 10 to 20cm then comparing back to previous years we seem to be below the average (ref above) Jan 2007 7 cm Jan 2006 71 cm Jan 2005 37 cm Jan 2004 47 cm Jan 2003 18 cm Jan 2002 40 cm Now I noticed about half the time the figures for March are generally lower than Jan, so if we are only now getting between 10 and 20cm and we are half way through the month, then statistically that would indicate there may be even less in March. Needless to say that wouldn't be good. So I would be delighted to hear from anyone who could comment on these figure and projections. I am assuming that skiing does take place reguarly in Niederau in March, but it is ONLY because the lower slopes are topped up with snow cannons. Further I assume things have warmed up a fair amount compared to say the 1970s or 1980s and that the snow cannons have been maintaining the season length for a number of years now. Terence

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pjheystack — GMT

hi terences skied their 2 yrs ago late march plenty off snow ,but softened up badly by lunchtime,then would bus up to auffach free with pass ,were we had superb conditions fresh powder,aprrox 25 mins away,so you will be ok.

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woodworm — GMT

wheres the snow gone 60cm sunday now nothing i know things change quickly so is there any chance they will change back i was looking forward to some good powder just after i arrive on 26th of jan woodworm

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Tony_H — GMT

Its got really warm in Tirol lately, so lower resorts will be suffering. The bottom of the Ahorn Anfahrt in Mayrhofen, which comes into resort at around 700m was only just skiable last week when it was just above 0c, and that after a fresh dump higher up. Neiderau and Soll are well known for being the first places to "dry up", although I met a guy at Munich airport who said last week was awesome in Niederau and Alpach. Its very hit and miss, but if I were going in March, I would be looking to go as high as possible.

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Gary Goz — GMT

Can anyone please update me with current conditions in Niederau? Getting very excited about going. 20 days 28 days to go.

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swal — GMT

Hello all, Im new to this site and forums in general. Im off to Niederau on the 15th March this year. First time aboard skiing in years to be honest. Im fed up with all the icy up north in Scotland. Im staying at the Hotel Hannes any reviews from people that have been there?

Jan I Stenmark wrote:

If you would like a more detailed update, PM me closer to your departure date and I will let you know how it looks here on the ground. Jan

Also do you mind I give you a wee pm nearer the time Jen about conditions ? Thanks

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Dave Mac — GMT

Just returned from Niederau. Everywhere in Tyrol suffered the Sunday storm two weeks ago, and Niederau was one of the few places that could run the lift system, the Gondala height is only about tree level and gains some protection. Anyway, I really like the edge control you get when skiing in the rain..... Managed several days over twenty runs, so plenty of skiing available. Had a nice dump of snow on Saturday past, freshened things up. Played guitar with accordian players~ Louis from Kufstein in the Rubezal, and with Erwald from Cologne in the Bichelwirt. Met a couple of Dutch ladies at the side of the piste ~ stripped to their undies, sunbaking. I stopped and leaned over, suggesting that this was the best view of the Alps I had ever seen! It's not all skiing you know... Also met Jan. "Your not skiing with your legs together, Dave" "We are on a path, Jan" Joyful.

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paddylewis — GMT

im going on the 23rd of feb :D :D :D and wondering if anyone just got back and whether the snow is good :!:

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Gary Goz — GMT

I am flying out on sunday and the weather forecasts do not look too good. Rain forecasts and temperatures well above zero. Can anyone give me any further info. Repies would be gratefully appreciated. Thanks

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AJ — GMT

Hi Gary Goz, Looks like snow showers are predicted for Wed,Thur and Fri with some more snow for the wkend. Lets hope so as at the moment the temp is warmer in kitz today than in west yorkshire,14.5 degrees by lake schwarzsee and a chilly 9 degrees hear in wakefield. Jan`s your man for a more accurate forcast. AJ Adele

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Col — GMT

Gary, look at the forecast on j2ski.com That looks great (if it's right). Have a good one!

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Gary Goz — GMT

Yeh i have gone from being worried to excited just hope the weather man delivers. Thanks for your replies. Happy Snowboarding

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Blackbrook — GMT

We are going on Saturday and having emailed Jan earlier in week it looks as though the snow will be coming. Phew!!! :)

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AJ — GMT

looks like your penance for leaving blighty is to be resort weather man jan. :lol: Small price to pay for living in gods country i suppose :wink: AJ Adele

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Jan I Stenmark — GMT

Hi All, I don't know what all the fuss is about, we've had nearly a week now of bright sunshine during the day with a max temp of about -2 and then heavy fresh snowfall over-night :) The off piste is totally untracked and there are no lift queues, the après-ski bars are so quiet that they are giving away free beer and schnapps to anyone who asks and the lift company is paying people to ride the system. Urr hang on, that damm alarm clock is going off again :( (if you got this far and were kinda going with it, I'm sorry for teasing) Actually we have been having some great sunshine and almost all the runs are skiable, yesterday the runs were holding up well until after lunch and even then they were just a bit "spring like" ... I too have been keen to know what the bleep "Mr Snow God" thinks he's been playing at but a brief survey of the local meteorologists (in the bar) say that snow by the weekend isn't unrealistic. So what with Mr Admin’s wibbly wobbly things and my finger in the air it looks like next week should be one to watch :) Jan

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Gary Goz — GMT

Thanks Jan keep it coming i will be there on Saturday......:) :mrgreen:

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ldavies — GMT

... but even if the Wildschoenau DOES have a dump next week, surely by now the ground is too warm to hold it? What base have you got there, Jan Stenmark? Sepp Seisl, Moarhof, would be my choice for an accurate forecast. L.

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swal — GMT

As long as the snow is better than the iced up Scottish resorts I'll be happy! As they say if you can ski in Scotland you can ski anywhere :!: :D Roll on my week in Austria Woohoo :!: About 15 sleeps or something now. Can't wait. :D Jan, up for meeting up for a pint when im there??

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Jan I Stenmark — GMT

Hi All, In answer to questions about the snow / piste / base conditions I can confirm that there are increasingly large areas of grass around the resort but the main pistes are still covered. Without doubt the base has suffered but I'm not convinced that the damage is irreparable. As Dave Mac and others have noted, Niederau is predominantly North facing and holds onto the base better than a low level resort has any real right to. Looking at the weather today, it has been hot and sunny all day but now it’s feeling really eerie. There is a real feeling of anticipation in the atmosphere and some seriously dark clouds have started rolling in. The birds have been shouting all day and now they are silent and there’s not a breath of wind (so don’t ask me how the clouds are moving – ask Mr Admin!). If I wake up tomorrow and it’s been snowing I don’t know if I’ll be surprised or not although it’s hard to imaging it snowing right now. I’ll report more tomorrow. Jan

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Jan I Stenmark — GMT

It did snow over night! Not a huge dump but a significant change in the weather and perhaps that’s the more important thing. It’s hard to estimate the snow fall depth but probably about 40-50mm would be about right. Also of interest is that the sky looks very much like it has more to offer which is certainly what the forecasts are saying. More updates, as the day progresses… Jan

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Admin — GMT

Good news... seems to be a few cm of fresh in many of the webcams this morning - fingers crossed for more. Keep us in the loop Mr Stenmark... 8)

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Hamish Macbeth — GMT

Ayone interested in what it was like last year at this time can see here : http://www.paragliding.at/allgemein/webcamarchiv.htm

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Admin — GMT

Hamish Macbeth wrote:

Ayone interested in what it was like last year at this time can see here : http://www.paragliding.at/allgemein/webcamarchiv.htm

That's handy... And for today... it looks like it's snowing now...

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AJ — GMT

Awwwwwwwwwwwwww i so want to go back to Niederau now its snowing, But i`ve just spent up on a conservatory. AJ Adele :(

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Jan I Stenmark — GMT

All, It has been gently snowing all afternon but in the last half hour it's started laying and from the look of it, there's no reson to believe it's going to going to stop any time soon :) Aj, Admin, et al you know where to stay next time you need a short break ;) Jan

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Jan I Stenmark — GMT

Actualy, the flakes are now getting really big and falling soooooo slowly, just like in a real ski resort :) Just for reference I may not be reporting too early in the morning as I may be makin trax :) Jan

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ellistine — GMT

Jan wrote:

Aj, Admin, et al you know where to stay next time you need a short break

with free flights! http://www.j2ski.com/ski-chat-forum/posts/list/3403.page

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Jan I Stenmark — GMT

Ok, ok, I'll match ellistine's offer! If you buy his tickets I'll provide the accom :) Go on, make his day (punk!) Jan ellistine: PM with the details of the lucky punk ;)

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AJ — GMT

Jan,ellistine i would love to say YES, But alas work commitments dont permit.Its nothing to do with the fact that Mr AJ went a funny shade of green when i jokingly mentioned it. :lol: AJ Adele

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Jan I Stenmark — GMT

Today has been a mixed bag of sun and snow. Although it warmed up gently around midday it's now well below zero. We've been having snow showers all day and now all the runs are skiing well :) I await the rest of the week with interest ) Jan

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Admin — GMT

Jan I Stenmark wrote:

I await the rest of the week with interest

8) Don't look, in case it runs and hides, but early next week is looking a little interesting from the last few GFS runs. What are the mountain goats whispering Jan?

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debtony — GMT

:) Hi, what are ski conditions like on the nursery slopes. We can get a late deal for easter, are the nursery slopes good for children? :roll: many thanks Deb

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Glyn — GMT

The nursery slopes are great for children. Last Feb my 4 year old and 8 old year were going down them easily after 2 days and had never skied before. Great tuition, brought tears to our eyes. Especially by the end of the week in that we couldn't keep up with them. :lol: We're off there again on the 15th March - Can't wait, especially as there's snow and more to come. :P Glyn

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Toni Kingman — GMT

Been watching the snow reports avidly. We're gonna be there 15th aswell. Looks promising!!

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H Mayers — GMT

just joined j2ski forum. is that aj i meet in schladming jan 2005 then when to niederau and stayed at the hotel vickey with in jan 2006 with val & brian & kids. hope to get reply if it is picture looks like you. H Mayers :thumbup:

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AJ — GMT

Ello ello ello it is me H, Hows life doing ? Any questions or query`s you might have ask and the members will help you out if they can. AJ Adele

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Dave Mac — GMT

Just returned from Niederau today, a terrific season end week. Snowed several days at start of week. Completed 45 runs over a couple of days, around 180km. Snow was totally trustworthy, runs were pretty empty. Moved onto three days of spring snow, where the best skiing is in the morning with the odd beer, and sat looking over the Kitsbuhler Alpen in the afternoon. Met up with Jan on the season's last day, and admired his prolific capabilities with the schnapps bottle! Back in July for a weeks walking.

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AJ — GMT

Ok Dave stop rubbing it in :lol:,We saw the weather was great on Jan`s web cam its just a shame that they havent extended the season with all that lovely snow and Easter been early it seems such a waste.Might catch you there next season. AJ Adele

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Jan I Stenmark — GMT

Surely not this cam: http://www.auhof.co.uk/webcam.asp ;) it was supposed to be a secret ... :shock: Jan

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caron-a — GMT

wow! you obviously all really love this place. what is it about it that's so wonderful?

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Dave Mac — GMT

Sorry Adele, you are the last person I would over egg Niederau, I know how much you love the place. Sorry caron-a, you cannot encapsulate Niederau in a brochure, you have to experience it, get the different life flavours. Herbert Thaler and I used to play harp and banjo together, when Herbert was just a farm boy. Now he owns several hotels, he doesn't need to play harp every night, but he does do it. Sepp Schellhorn operates one of the best ski schools, with high standards. The skiing is limited but fairly challenging. The views from the top out to the Kitzbuhle Alps are terrific. The Wildschoenau valley was formed when an angry dragon bit out a huge chunk of ground, thereby releasing a vast lake, forming the Kundle Klamm, and also forming the valley now containing Niederau, Oberau, Muhtal, Thierbach and Auffach. In 1809, the Wildsconeau Sturmloden troop led by Major Jacob Margreiter led a series of fierce battles against Napoleons' troops, in the Inn Valley, winning several against impossible odds. Have just re-read this, I think I should get out more.

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AJ — GMT

Caron-a you`ll have to go and see for yourself what Niederau is like,or have a look at Jan`s web site and look at the lovely photo`s he and his mrs have taken. Dave all this reminiscing about the good old day`s, Your showing your age now :lol: I think 6 weeks skiing should just about have blown the cobwebs off you. :mrgreen: AJ Adele

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Dave Mac — GMT

Age or not, Adele, I'm still pretty nifty down the Mercanwiess and the Tennladen, or Runs 19 and 23 as you would know them. Unfortunately, the spiders now have 9 months or so to regrow the cobwebs, .........while I plan a trip to Utah!!

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swal — GMT

That run red 19 and red 23 are excellent!! I was loving them in the middle of March when I was there and the slopes weren't that busy either. I did ski 3 out of the 6 days in Auffach tho. But I love the place all the same. It gets the thumbs :thumbup: :thumbup: from me )