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Samstag, 29. Dezember 2012
121229 Alpspitz
neill, 22:11h
There were hundreds of tourists here today but luckily they all get up late so Max and I enjoyed the empty piste for an hour
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Dienstag, 25. Dezember 2012
121225 Oberjoch
neill, 13:56h
Christmas morning. Alison at church and Daniel and Rhiannon in bed so Max and I went to Oberjoch skiing.
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Sonntag, 9. Dezember 2012
121209 Jungholz
neill, 19:27h
Back in Jungholz again. This time with Jon and his boys, Max, Daniel and Rhiannon.
Finished the day by crashing in to Max (or Max crashing in to me - who knows). Max just did a 180° turn but I slid down the mountain.
Finished the day by crashing in to Max (or Max crashing in to me - who knows). Max just did a 180° turn but I slid down the mountain.
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121208 Jungholz
neill, 19:25h
The ski season has started. Alison and I went to Jungholz just over the border in Austria for a few hours on Saturday afternoon. No sun but great snow and few people.
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Montag, 12. November 2012
121110 Grauer Stein
neill, 20:26h
Walked with Alison and Max up to the Riedberger Horn and then on to the Grauer Stein.
Actually we did a little off roading part of the way as we were checking the location for a new mast and therefore "official".
Some of the way the snow was above our knees.
Actually we did a little off roading part of the way as we were checking the location for a new mast and therefore "official".
Some of the way the snow was above our knees.
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Sonntag, 4. November 2012
121104 Füssen
neill, 16:53h
A sunny (but cool) Sunday afternoon in November. Karin and I went out mountain biking "without mountains". Just a gentle trip through the Allgäu and Tirol countryside.
Track at http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=numhcywsrnceqsyu
Track at http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=numhcywsrnceqsyu
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Sonntag, 14. Oktober 2012
121014 Dürrenberger Alm
neill, 19:04h
Walked up to the Alm for lunch with Mona and Vinzenz.
Track is at http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=bgarssnkxryczfuq but it also includes the drive home because I forgot to turn it off.
Photos at https://picasaweb.google.com/103827427036815679772/WithMonaAndVinzenz?authkey=Gv1sRgCJCajP3S2IXmuQE
Track is at http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=bgarssnkxryczfuq but it also includes the drive home because I forgot to turn it off.
Photos at https://picasaweb.google.com/103827427036815679772/WithMonaAndVinzenz?authkey=Gv1sRgCJCajP3S2IXmuQE
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Samstag, 6. Oktober 2012
121006 Climb up the Zugspitz
neill, 20:04h
Max suggested that we walk to the top of the Zugspitz and Alison and I had time today so the three of us climbed from Ehrwald to the summit.
It took us six hours from bottom to top with the second three hours being a steep rock climb to the summit ridge.
We caught the cable car back down which took about 10 minutes.
The track ist at http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=fjvzqbxpzcrqboku 1700 meters of climbing in 6 kilometers.
All my pictures at https://picasaweb.google.com/103827427036815679772/Zugspitz2012#
Max's pictures at https://plus.google.com/photos/102257273463070793435/albums/5796473961752264017
It took us six hours from bottom to top with the second three hours being a steep rock climb to the summit ridge.
We caught the cable car back down which took about 10 minutes.
The track ist at http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=fjvzqbxpzcrqboku 1700 meters of climbing in 6 kilometers.
All my pictures at https://picasaweb.google.com/103827427036815679772/Zugspitz2012#
Max's pictures at https://plus.google.com/photos/102257273463070793435/albums/5796473961752264017
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Mittwoch, 3. Oktober 2012
121003 Round the Säuling
neill, 22:23h
Today is the "Day of German Reunification" in Germany so we had the day off. Seven of us took the chance to do some mountain biking. A great ride through the autumn landscape.
I fell off twice. Once I caught the handlebar on a tree going down a trail but luckily landed on my helmet. The second time was a bit more dramatic and my bike landed on me.
The tour is amazing. Some of the uphill and some of the downhill trails were on my limits but that is how you get better (and bloody knees).
More photos at https://picasaweb.google.com/103827427036815679772/2012Cycling6#
Track at http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=bzdbdyxibpdwxvun
I fell off twice. Once I caught the handlebar on a tree going down a trail but luckily landed on my helmet. The second time was a bit more dramatic and my bike landed on me.
The tour is amazing. Some of the uphill and some of the downhill trails were on my limits but that is how you get better (and bloody knees).
More photos at https://picasaweb.google.com/103827427036815679772/2012Cycling6#
Track at http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=bzdbdyxibpdwxvun
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Sonntag, 30. September 2012
120930 Altenstadt
neill, 22:50h
Spent all morning in Altenstadt doing a survey for a new network. 4x4 Yeti, Garmin GPS, Samsung with Google Maps and a pair of binoculars.
Today was Sunday so I suppose it was officially fun but I got a lot of work done as well. What a great job.
Today was Sunday so I suppose it was officially fun but I got a lot of work done as well. What a great job.
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Dienstag, 25. September 2012
120918, 22 & 25 Round the lake
neill, 22:13h
The nights are getting darker earlier and it is colder so biking is reduced to quick dashes round the Grüntensee. Not as satisfying as a long mountain bike tour but better than watching TV.
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Sonntag, 16. September 2012
120916 Wertach
neill, 16:36h
Early on Sunday morning and every one sleeping so once round the Grüntensee.
http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=qendvgkhpzpcfktd
http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=qendvgkhpzpcfktd
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120913 Kögelhof
neill, 16:34h
The motivated fit people went nordic walking to Kögelhof. I walked over there and enjoyed an hour of peace in the Ällgäu countryside. Passed the Kögelweiher at sunset.
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Sonntag, 9. September 2012
120909 Stables Tour
neill, 22:14h
Last day in Nauders and a short "coffee tour" before driving home.
Some short trailing and great views.
Track at http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=boaxovvspyczbzdg
10km and 500m of climbing.
All the pictures at https://picasaweb.google.com/103827427036815679772/2012Nauders4?authkey=Gv1sRgCKPP8dO7hNGmngE
Wera's pictures at https://picasaweb.google.com/115576074860061116725/Nauders2012?authkey=Gv1sRgCI3bhpCLt6fLfQ
Some short trailing and great views.
Track at http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=boaxovvspyczbzdg
10km and 500m of climbing.
All the pictures at https://picasaweb.google.com/103827427036815679772/2012Nauders4?authkey=Gv1sRgCKPP8dO7hNGmngE
Wera's pictures at https://picasaweb.google.com/115576074860061116725/Nauders2012?authkey=Gv1sRgCI3bhpCLt6fLfQ
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120908 Heli-Biking
neill, 22:14h
Originally we thought of hiring a helicopter but at 60 Euro the minute ...
So we used two cable cars and our bikes to cycle round the Reschensee. Started in Austria then downhill in to Italy. Along the shore then up a lift in Italy and then back through the mountains to Austria and a well deserved swim in the Schwarz See.
Track at http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=klokxmkvubxbqony
48km and 2200m of climbing (but 1400 of that was with the two cable cars)
More photos at https://picasaweb.google.com/103827427036815679772/2012Nauders3?authkey=Gv1sRgCN6t1OCHrMLcSQ#
Wera's pictures at https://picasaweb.google.com/115576074860061116725/Nauders2012?authkey=Gv1sRgCI3bhpCLt6fLfQ
So we used two cable cars and our bikes to cycle round the Reschensee. Started in Austria then downhill in to Italy. Along the shore then up a lift in Italy and then back through the mountains to Austria and a well deserved swim in the Schwarz See.
Track at http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=klokxmkvubxbqony
48km and 2200m of climbing (but 1400 of that was with the two cable cars)
More photos at https://picasaweb.google.com/103827427036815679772/2012Nauders3?authkey=Gv1sRgCN6t1OCHrMLcSQ#
Wera's pictures at https://picasaweb.google.com/115576074860061116725/Nauders2012?authkey=Gv1sRgCI3bhpCLt6fLfQ
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120907 Val D'Uina
neill, 22:11h
The absolute classic "three country tour".
Starting from Nauders in Austria then downhill in to Switzerland. Back in to Italy via the legendary Val D'Uina with its amazing gorge. Cleverly we had already parked the bus in Italy so we drove back to Austria.
Track at http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=adwuyxlmwjbiirbu
49km and 1500m of climbing.
More pictures at https://picasaweb.google.com/103827427036815679772/2012Nauders2?authkey=Gv1sRgCPqzv7W-hbWmuQE#
Wera's pictures at https://picasaweb.google.com/115576074860061116725/Nauders2012?authkey=Gv1sRgCI3bhpCLt6fLfQ
Starting from Nauders in Austria then downhill in to Switzerland. Back in to Italy via the legendary Val D'Uina with its amazing gorge. Cleverly we had already parked the bus in Italy so we drove back to Austria.
Track at http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=adwuyxlmwjbiirbu
49km and 1500m of climbing.
More pictures at https://picasaweb.google.com/103827427036815679772/2012Nauders2?authkey=Gv1sRgCPqzv7W-hbWmuQE#
Wera's pictures at https://picasaweb.google.com/115576074860061116725/Nauders2012?authkey=Gv1sRgCI3bhpCLt6fLfQ
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120906 Schwarzsee
neill, 22:10h
First day mountainbiking in Nauders and a "small" tour to warm up. From Nauders down in to Martina in Switzerland and then back up for a swim in the Schwarzsee.
Track at http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=tqcbnfclmimwfaat
22km and 830m of climbing.
More photos at https://picasaweb.google.com/103827427036815679772/2012Nauders1?authkey=Gv1sRgCL-V6Y_3nqmFeQ#
Wera's pictures at https://picasaweb.google.com/115576074860061116725/Nauders2012?authkey=Gv1sRgCI3bhpCLt6fLfQ
Once again we used the bike holder that Jon and I designed a few years ago and once again it took 10 bikes.
Track at http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=tqcbnfclmimwfaat
22km and 830m of climbing.
More photos at https://picasaweb.google.com/103827427036815679772/2012Nauders1?authkey=Gv1sRgCL-V6Y_3nqmFeQ#
Wera's pictures at https://picasaweb.google.com/115576074860061116725/Nauders2012?authkey=Gv1sRgCI3bhpCLt6fLfQ
Once again we used the bike holder that Jon and I designed a few years ago and once again it took 10 bikes.
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Dienstag, 4. September 2012
120904 Grüntensee
neill, 22:27h
A quick hour round the lake with Heidi and Jon on our racing bikes.
http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=gpaqlcdivgbzbyes
27 kms with 300m of climbing.
http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=gpaqlcdivgbzbyes
27 kms with 300m of climbing.
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Sonntag, 2. September 2012
120902 Grünten
neill, 21:38h
An overcast Sunday and Max suggested walking to the top of the 1738 meter high Grünten so that he could "photograph the view".
The following picture is the view.
But it was fun anyway. Alison Max and I walked up the 700 meters from the car park and stopped on the way down at the Grüntenhütte for a drink.
More pictures at https://picasaweb.google.com/103827427036815679772/2012#
The following picture is the view.
But it was fun anyway. Alison Max and I walked up the 700 meters from the car park and stopped on the way down at the Grüntenhütte for a drink.
More pictures at https://picasaweb.google.com/103827427036815679772/2012#
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