The Alps of Arlberg

I have this weird longing for the Alps. Summer or winter, the towering mountains and quaint little towns that dots them. My brother James had just spent the last month doing the same Austrian ski instructors course that I had done 8 years before and he passed with flying colours. So I had organised to meet up with him after the course with a mate of mine from home, Chris and attack one of the best skiing areas in Europe, St Anton. The area consists of 7 or so ski towns all linked to make up the Arlberg Region. As far as the snow went we managed to get a few sunny days, a few cloudy days and 3 days of powder. The snow conditions didn’t give St Anton what its most world famous for, endless off piste and back country powder runs. The weather was just all over the place causing havoc with the ski base. The Apres made up for it though!! I just think the US and Canada has the best consistent skiing in the world. Meters of powder, endless tree runs and cold cold cold. This didn’t stop us one bit from having an awesome time and attacking those mountains hard. The Alps are spectacular!Our Apartment, 50mtrs from the Gondola and right in the pedestrian area.

I was waking up to this every morning!

James doing it in style, both pictures!Chris, Lac and James at the top of the Valluga We spent most of our powder days in sleepy Stuben A nice drop offA different view of the slopesWe skied over to Lech. 7 years since we were here lastWe had to stop off for drinks and a pizza in Zurs at the Arlberg Haus. Cainso getting in to the Gosser on the way to InnsbruckTwice in the space of 5 weeks! The old town in Innsbruck is really beautiful and we had the best schnitzel of the week here!! Farewell Tirol...