30 March:
As part of my Alpine Tourism class at MCI, we went on an excursion to St. Anton, a very popular and expensive ski destination over an hour outside of Innsbruck. We toured the village.
As part of my Alpine Tourism class at MCI, we went on an excursion to St. Anton, a very popular and expensive ski destination over an hour outside of Innsbruck. We toured the village.
Took a ride on the most modern cable
car in the world.
After boarding the gondola, it then attached to a giant wheel (similar to a mini ferris wheel) and then moved it up to the next level where it then goes to the cable and up the mountain. Honestly, doesn't prove much, but it is impressive and creates a wow factor.
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| Modern |
We then had lunch near the top of the mountain. There were few vegetarian options, so I got cheese dumpling soup and pancakes. Exactly the combination you were thinking, right?
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| Pancakes |
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| Dumpling |
After lunch, we took a few pictures and then went all the way to the top for a spectacular
breathtaking view!
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| Love this pic! |
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| View from the top |
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| On top of the world! |
We then went to Mosser-Wirt in St. Anton which is one of the most famous après ski locations in the entire world! If you google après ski or look up any information, a lot of the pictures are from Mosser-Wirt!
We first met the owner who took us on a tour bought our entire class a round of drinks. Thankfully so, because my cranberry vodka was supposed to be 12 euro! They have a very innovative technology which pumps all the alcohol up to the bar so that service is faster, and the exact amount. They are able to sell more alcohol in a short period of time. Impressive!
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| One of many rooms like this |
At the end of the day we experienced
first hand what thousands of Austrians partake in; après ski.
Après ski is a social activity that takes place after a day's skiing. The
origin of the word is French and literally means after skiing. The
expression "making the après-ski" refers to the activity of drinking
lots of beer, gluvein, and other numerous alcoholic drinks and then dancing and
singing to music in complete ski gear, including ski boots and outerwear, at 4
p.m!
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| A few of my classmates! |
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| Loving the guy at the mic! |
Everyone was drinking numerous drinks, with the most popular being beer and jagermeister. Waiters were walking around with very large trays with up to twenty drinks at once!
Après ski is a very unique and
important culture to the ski community. It brings everyone together after a day
on the mountain so that everyone can share his or her stories and spend time
together. Amazing culture!
1 April:
Would like to thank all my followers and all the comments! Glad everyone is enjoying reading my blog!
Half marathon tomorrow in Innsbruck! 74 degrees. 3:00 p.m. Couldn't ask for much better weather! We shall see how it goes! Goal is under two hours. Carb overload tonight!
1 April:
Would like to thank all my followers and all the comments! Glad everyone is enjoying reading my blog!
Half marathon tomorrow in Innsbruck! 74 degrees. 3:00 p.m. Couldn't ask for much better weather! We shall see how it goes! Goal is under two hours. Carb overload tonight!
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