J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Dave Mac

How many hours drive from Calais do you consider to be reasonable, without stressing the young family?

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Can't resist the offer Andy. Not one of my finest moments. I was out by myself in Niederau, when a "friend" took this. Some weeks later, when my sons kindly showed my OH, I had some explaining to do.....

I wouldn't normally be in the village at this time of night, but I had put my skis in for service, and popped into Gunthers for one, or six.......

stevesmoothie wrote:Thanks Dave,

Our flight home is at 7.30pm so I'm hoping the TO will give us the day in Kitz to catch the race proper.

Are the slopes busy in the lead up or is it just like a regular week for recreational skiers?

Ta

Steve

Certainly Kitz is busier, but Kirchberg isn't usually too bad. Since the introduction of the new Allstar card, there could be people who get an early start from the skiwelt, and that could be a small influence on raceday/practice day business.

Your timing will be a bit tight on the Saturday, if you are with a TO. They don't mind in the least taking people to the airport early!!!

stevesmoothie wrote:Anyone been to Kitz during the Hahnenkamm Downhill weekend?

Are the slopes super busy or is everyone there purely to watch the race?

I've just booked a week in Kirchberg on 14th Jan.

Cheers!

Steve

I have been several times,it is a good day out. I see they have started charging now! The problem for you, should you be staying for a week, is that race day would be on the Saturday that you leave.
You can still see all the racers in action, and get some of the atmosphere, for free, if you ski across from Kirchberg on Thursday. This is the downhill practice day. Practice starts at 10.15am.
You also have a better chance to talk to the racers.

It's a wind up, Matt. I know you start at the top, flash down the hill, in great style, and then daydream about your next run down when sat in the Gondel.....
No time for any other activity.

I share many of the elements of others.

Being in the mountains, with their power and beauty.
The rush you get with the speed.
The rhythm and poetry, of skiing, and the athletics of turning
The comradeship, and life-long friendships made.
Being helped, and then in turn, helping others.
Learning the skills, still learning in my 44th year of skiing.
The different culture, food, architecture, lifestyle and languages.
The opportunity to paint wonderful mountain views, especially when involving old Tirol buildings.
The utter joy of skiing through deep snow.
The chance to meet with great skiers & mountaineers
The wonder and joy of skiing with blind & disabled skiers

One additional reason, when I worked, it is one of the few holiday times when I was incapable of thinking about work, survival was uppermost. Most refreshing.

And you get to chat with some lovely J2ski people. (For the most part)

scapula wrote:Just had to fork out for snow chains because of you lot dancing around!!!!

The law of unintended consequences.....