The plan was simple park at Gleiming (right hand of pic) and ski to Haus/Ennstal (left hand end of map). I wasn't sure how long it would take but with a regular ski bus that ran between the two, who cares! The powder should have been bashed into pristine groomers so it was out the door by 07:30. The car park D Staff were out in force so it was likely to be a busy one - more reason to get a wiggle on... The groomers were spot on - no need to turn much, just put the pedal to the floor and fly!!!!!! There were no rules as such - but i did try and ski all the big runs on each Mtn. On the way I saw a couple of things of interest - a climbing wall with sponsorship on top?!
This was the view to the south - impressive
This was the view from the gents toilet at one lift!!! I presume the glass was reflective!!!!
These chairs at top the final Mtn looked mighty tempting too...
When I finally stopped for a break the bar of choice only sold beer - tuff I know but when in Rome!! :-) it had a big sign up that sums the Austrian ski scene up...
The Hauser Kaibling was ticked by half 1 or so - bit early to stop on a cracking day so back I went! When I reached the wheels, the legs felt like it had been a big day - Skiline says it all...!
So, what did I find out about the skiing today?
The runs were longer and much more akin to French grades. The whole area was very reminiscent of Serre Chavlier
Despite it being a cracking day, the locals were in the bars by half 11!!!! I was tempted to join them if I hadn't had the wheels.
In good conditions (today) Schladming Dachstein is a cracking ski area.
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