Comments on: Another EU TR — Grieskogel from Sellraintal

By: Euro Rob

Euro Rob — Tue, 05 May 2009 13:41:13 +0000

I (just 30) ski a lot with 50+ guys. It’s awesome to learn from them and see all the peaks far away from the mainstream. One of them, well over 60, told me how things were when he did his first tours, alpine boots and bindings, seal skins clipped onto the skis. Far from high tech :-)

And yes, the pastry (and generally cuisine) is great here in Austria!

By: Lou

Lou — Tue, 05 May 2009 12:53:04 +0000

Thanks Jack.

Indeed, one thing I’ve noticed more and more about ski mountaineering is it has an amazing age range for such a physical and high-tech sport. Very nice.

By: Jack

Jack — Tue, 05 May 2009 06:00:08 +0000

Lou, my condolences on your Dad’s passing.

As an over-the-hill 2 planker who enjoys skiing with the youngsters, I really am heartened to read about the elder skiers such as you come across in Europe. Thanks for another terrific post.