J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by biki17

Tony_H wrote:The red run off rendl is not at all difficult tbh

andyhull wrote:No but you can get the lift back down from Rendl, some great easy skiing up there. The snow always seems to be in better condition over there so well worth a visit.

PaulS wrote:Hi

You were asking:

Is it true that the easier blue runs are in Oberlech and Zurs?

Yes. Generally, Oberlech has much easier Blues than Zurs. But dont be put off by that - the Blues that run from the top of the Rufikopf along the east side to Zurs are fine for confident beginners. Also, the runs in Zurs become very quiet by late morning as most people have cleared off round the White Ring to Lech for lunch.


Is there any Blue tree line skiing in the area?

Unfortunately not. Zurs has none and in Lech only parts of some of the Blues in Oberlech have trees on one side or the other. The only exception is a short Red (34B) which links the bottom of the Kriegerhorn lift to the bottom of the Petersboden lift and is tree lined. For that reason (and especially in flat light) it is very popular and gets chopped up quickly.

Beware of skiing the Rendl in St Anton - there are no blues to ski back down...

Tony_H wrote:Biki, if you're hubby is more timid, I'd suggest he tries Sonnenkopf (bus link from stuben) and also stuben itself, as well as the rendl area the other side of the valley from st Anton.

St Anton itself is a tough place to ski, and it does get hellishly busy at times so he might find it unpleasant in places. Some lovely skiing at zurs as well.

The run back to zug is definitely an itinerary route, but have a go at it before deciding not to use it

PaulS wrote:Hi

I spend a lot of time in the Lech area and in fact am there now.
In answer to your questions:
There is no "easy" run into Zug. Forgetting the black trail down from the Krieghorn there are 2 ways. One is a blue route down to the start of the Steinmahder Bahn and then carry on down a narrow trail in Zug. Or coming down the Madloch from the back of Zurs which is a Red trail but in fact is pisted. However, it can be subject to closure due to high winds and/or avalanche (as it was today). It's a bit of a challenge for a timid intermediate to say the least. Also beware the grading's of Blue runs in Lech/Zurs – some a clearly easy blues and others have a sting in the tail – e.g. the "blue" run back down into Lech has a steep bit right at the end which as the day progresses is all moguls.
There is a frequent free Blue bus service from Lech every 20mins and the journey takes 10 mins max. Its bus number 2.
The Blue bus to Alp Rauz (which gets you onto the St Anton ski area – the Galzig initially) is every 10 mins and takes approx. 18 mins from Lech Postampt. The best way to ski St Anton (in my elderly opinion) is to get to Alp Rauz for the first lift up. Get the Blue bus number 3 from Lech Rufiplatz at 8.30 and ski the first few hours – from about 11am onwards the great hungover masses appear and it gets busy. Also St Anton is best skied in good visibility – if it's snowing or cloudy then Lech is a better bet.
Restaurants. Here's my list:
The Burg at Oberlech. Self service - everything from soups, salad, bratwurst pasta and so on. Also has a smart waiter service part but I've never used it.
The Alter Goldenerburg. Very traditional – does a great Tiroler Grostl
The Bergchristal. Proper sit-down job on a terrace with wonderful views – seafood and pasta.
The KriegerAlp on the mountain in Lech – very traditional – I can recommend the Honeyscnapps and the Tiroler Grostl……..
Haus Number 8 in Lech village – oldest building in Lech and traditional Austrian food. Its very very popular and you need to book at least a week in advance in high season......
There are plenty of others but those are my favourites. If you ski St Anton I would recommend The Hospice Alm in St Christoph (note this the restaurant at the end of the piste not the hotel of the same name. I have been told it has the finest wine cellar in the Alps. The barbq duck is superb….. We did Christmas Day lunch there a few years ago.
ApreSki. Depends on age group. In St Anton the Krazy Kangaroo is legendary and insane – added to which you have to ski on down to get a bus/taxi back to Lech/Zug……..
Lech/Zurs/Zug tend to be more sedate – especially Zug which is very quiet. Again depends on your age group – when the season gets going the Krone and Tannberger have outside bars which compete for custom. The younger crowd tend to get into the Schneckerie but when it's busy you have to fight your way through the fag smog to get to the bar……

That's just a snapshot but hope it helps – let me know if you need any more detail..
Plenty of snow here at the moment and in spite of the recent rise in temperature the skiing still great. More forecast and I'm sure it'll still be great in Jan – I hope so as I'm back here myself then.
Regards Paul

AllyG wrote:

biki17 wrote:

AllyG,

I am sorry, but I just realised that our departure date is 20 January. Can you correct it please.
Merry Christmas!

Hi Biki17 - never mind, we all make mistakes from time to time. But it's just as well you realized now, before you left for the airport a day early :shock:

I've corrected it on the Excel sheet, so when I post the updated list tomorrow it should be OK.
If you see anything wrong with the list please let me know, because I had to change the order of the list and I could easily have made a mistake!

AllyG wrote:

biki17 wrote:

AllyG wrote:

biki17 wrote:Just booked Lech for 19 January 2013 :-) :-

Do you want me to add you to the list? :D

Yes, please :)

Done :D
I've added you to the Excel sheet and the list on the previous page, which is 'days/sleeps left' updated to yesterday.

I'll post up the new list tomorrow, as I reckon everyone can manage to subtract 1 to calculate their own sleeps for today :wink: