J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by steve_bitton

Hi, I'm gluten and dairy intolerant, and looking on some web sites it seems like ALL the food on offer up the mountain or in resort is dumplings, pastries or bread-based!! (I'm not celiac so I won't be that bad if I get the occasional little bit)

https://www.biffenskitchen.com/austrian-ski-food/

This will be my first time on the slopes in a German speaking country, will I be able to get something like in France which is basically a sausage and frites? (Is that Fritten?)

I have been trying to learn a little German for the past six months, and I've got as far as being able to say "Können Sie mir bitte zeigen..." I'm struggling to get anything to stick, hopefully I'll get a chance to try a bit, but I guess they all speak perfect English, so it will be hard to practice.

Just to follow up, I spoke to my actual doctor (not just the receptionist) and explained why I needed an exemption, and he wrote me one out without question. I've purchased a box of KN95 masks for my son.

Many thanks, that's really useful to know.

EDIT: After phoning the doctor (they don't provide exemptions) and phoning 119 as advised (no help) I've searched the web for 15 minutes trying to find how to get an exemption, but to no avail.

I don't suppose this is the best place to ask, being a ski forum and all, but thought I would put it out there on the off-chance?

Yes agreed, have checked the websites several times and there's no hint of restrictions as yet. I've had to book now as availability was going down, but it puts me in the awkward position of having restrictions change between booking and trip. I guess this has been the case for many people over the last couple of years, but I've managed to avoid it by staying in the UK. Unfortunately my desire for slipping on snow has outweighed my worries, and I'm not likely to get a decent amount of slope time in the UK (Sorry, Scotland you are just too unpredictable)

Here's hoping that sense prevails this year.

I'm still uncertain about if I'll need a medical certificate in Germany and Austria (assuming they bring masks back) or if they generally accept a lanyard or just the magic words "I'm exempt" or "Ich bin befreit"? Does anyone have experience of this?

Hi,

Thinking of going to Niederau late January, however I know Austria was one of the worst places for Covid vaccine mandates until recently. I've only had two jabs, and not planning on having any more (for various reasons) however my son has not had any.

What is the likelihood of Austria re-imposing mandates this winter?

Also, I'm not going anywhere that they insist on facemasks (I'm supposed to be on holiday) and I know Germany are still quite hot on that. I'm medically exempt, but as I'll have to travel through Germany to get there on the train, I'm not sure how accepting they are of that? In the UK I've just waved my sunflower lanyard at people on the two or three occasions I was challenged and that was totally fine every time, however I'm not sure if I need to get a medical certificate to be certain? I do have the option of flying I guess, but would much rather take the train and travel with the rest of the party.

Much appreciated.

Steve