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My ultimate destination was the Austrian Ski Resort of NASSFELD above the Italian border and the ski centred village of TROPOLACH. It\u2019s in the heart of the Carinthian adventure mountains and at the base of the long Millennium Express Gondola. (with 3 exit stations). Finding the JOST Apartments was difficult as snow had blotched most of the street signs but Plan B worked after I dragged my ski bag into the prominent SOLLE Sport Store and asked for \u201cHELP.\u201d… and it came in buckets. \u201cThank You\u201d Flinn and team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chatting in English, he then said \u201cgive me 20 minutes and I will walk you there\u201d. Now dark, he found the key box, opened the door and casually said \u201csee you tomorrow, it\u2019s my day off and the pow is great up top. Call in at 10 and get your ticket in the Plaza Office\u201d!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The church bells had me up early, and now running on adrenaline I grabbed my puffer jacket and went for a walk to find a coffee shop, better still a Backerei? Posh looking \u201cMoritz\u201d was perfect and it was just up the street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Day one at Nassfeld was amazing in fresh boot top Pow and always fun with a local, Flinn taking the lead but also finding \u201cthe goods\u2019\u2019 for me too. And being a very strong All Mountain Skier on his home mountain and on Pow-Planks his aggressive style and choice of terrain was inspiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He gave me a great Tiki Tour of Nassfeld’s upper mountain runs and especially those off the Troghohe and Carnia lifts. We also skied down to the Tropolach Base from the top of the RASTL bubble. (a 7+ km blast in fresh pow on the groomed base).<\/p>\n\n\n\n After visiting SONNENAL NASSFELD a satellite mid mountain village where Solle Sport has a comprehensive Ski Shop and Test Centre, I jumped on a pair of SCOTT Sea’s 88 all mountain skis and a nice choice…for the old guy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finishing the day in the popular and often manic \u201cZum Alois\u201d Bar and Bistro\u2026. Flinn had been a tough tour guide as we had covered most of the steeper groomed slopes and bombed good Pow below the two busy Centres of KOFEL and SONNLEITN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Beer and Goulash finished me off and with the parting words from Flinn being \u201ccall in tomorrow. We have a surprise for you…and don\u2019t bring your skis\u201d … I then waddled off to my cozy Jost studio. And those Church Bells rang every morning at 6 am, luckily Moritz was always open by 7 and serving great coffee and fresh local pastries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThese are our choice for you today\u201d said Flinn\u2026 A brand new pair of Elan 2026-27 ACE skis. The \u2018Black Addition\u2019 being very stylish and skied well on my initial runs, but as the push bumps got bigger the shovel and flex proved too stiff for me… eventually skiing down to Solle Sports and changing to a softer SCOTT model. Nassfeld ski resort claims to be in the Sun Alps and averages 100 days of sunshine? Well… maybe but as this week rolled on, the early morning clouds and low level fog persisted and diluted most of the blue skies and the smiley faces. Most of the accommodation in Nassfeld is modern Austrian Style 3-4 star Chalet-Hotels or Self Service apartments and boot walk-able to the Plaza, or delivered in the cute Choo Choo train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s family friendly and even in these school holidays the steeper groomed trails and Offpiste options offered plenty of challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Getting from Tropolach to SLOVENIA is a mission and virtually impossible without a 4 x 4 type vehicle. Flinn\u2019s diesel needed a run so after five happy days exploring Nassfeld and a half-day in the cafe-pub in Hermagor we travelled via TRAVISO in Italy to KRANJSKA GORA and neighbour PODKOREN. Eventually finding my cozy digs on the edge of the historic village before enjoying the tasty Street Party welcoming their winter holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kranjska Gora is Steep and its Fun! And the blue skies and \u2018busy as\u2019 front side was strewn with ski testing tents, kids ski races, happy families and an incredibly loud sound system! I started exploring on the T bars and a Poma then moved across the slopes to the Vitranc chair and gateway to the famous W.C. Slalom and G.S. courses ending in the Podkoren Arena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hungry? Its good at the bottom of the kids race training poma \u201cBrsnina\u201d. This is where the local skiers hang out for an early \u201cProst\u201d and social hoo ha… while standing on a wood chipped floor. NOTE. The tantalizing quad chair Vitranic 2 was not open. (it\u2019s a steep tree lined Red run off the top of the mountain and used mostly in the spring). Next morning I was given a thorough explanation of how to rotate the unique plate to unfold the skis, release the brakes and how the precise folding hinge mechanism closed to a minimum gap between the two lengths. Unfortunately there were no hard-slick slopes to test the edge and gap precision when carving on high edge angles as the steep rollers on the race course had softened. It was a good two hour test\u2026on the front side and down the W.C. Slalom slopes above Podkoren. After three days skiing in Kranjska Gora and some exceptional help from the Tourist Office I juggled my onward bookings to include touristy BLED and LAKE BOHINJSKO in the heart of the Julian Mountain Range, while staying in the village of Bohinisko Jezero a mere 5 ks from VOGAL Ski Resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n HOTEL CENTRAL is a great location! Close to the cheerful Tourist office, the solo bus stop, a stunning lake side and the historic church. And their hospitality, comfortable rooms and tasty \u2018regional country fare\u2019 breakfasts, lunches or dinners are great value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unfortunately the weather was awful with continuing rains, fog and bleakness. The following morning I dressed to ski and caught the free bus up to the Vogal Resort Base to considered my options, as there was only one run open and the visibility on the weather cams was appalling. After taking photos of the Cable Car and chatting to the store chick and ticket office… I \u201cPulled the Plug\u201d as it was definitely a \u201cCan\u2019t see… Don\u2019t Ski.\u201dmoment. Yes, I got \u2018Skunked\u2019 going to the Vogel Ski Resort but will return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So here\u2019s the skinny: Vogel has been voted the best ski resort in Slovenia 3 times. Above the steep Cable Car is a central plateau feeding a gondola and about 6 chairs and surface lifts. It also has the longest Red run in Slovenia (7.5 km). Starting off the top chair at 1800 meters and finishing in the car park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both Hotel Central (3 stars) and the very cool Hotel BOHINJ (a 5 star wannabe) above Jezero Village are great value in the winter. It was still raining when I arrived in the chaotic bus and train station in Ljubljana. Then \u2018dragged the bag\u2019 to the ibis FUZZY LOG Hotel-Pod Hostel close to the historic city centre. It\u2019s 6 floors of 3 star hotel rooms and one with Lux-Hostel options. All managed 24\/7 by a cheerful reception team from the top floor and beside the breakfast only restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After finding \u2018Turizem Ljubljana\u2019 on the Central Plaza I figured out how to get to Slovenia\u2019s best ski resort KRVAVEC as there are NO direct busses? Eventually purchasing a ticket to Cerklje na Gorenjska the closest village (6 ks) to Krvavec\u2019s access cable car and car park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Two steps off the bus and with my thumb out a lux-van stopped, \u201cget in and put your skis in back, we are running late and my boy is ski racing at 11 o\u2019clock\u201d. Then introducing himself in business english as \u201cSandi\u201d…my school boy nickname (Sandy) derived from Sandman. 20 minutes latter we were putting our boots on and having a decent Latte in the popular EKO TURIZEM VIZENCAR Restaurant, Bar and Guest house above the Cable Car exit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are 3 main quad chairs at Krvavec and with his son SVIT race-training and racing with coach supervision we were able to monitor his progress while enjoying our skiing on the steepish groomed Red Runs or down the grumpy black pitch starting from the top of Zvoh. at 1971 m. It was a Fast and Fun day with Sandi as he is a very good skier with plenty of contemporary racing skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Only stopping for \u2018coffee and cake\u2019 before he hosted the well attended race presentations, including a winner\u2019s trophy to SVIT. (who skied above his age group). We completed our day with a delicious late lunch of Obara (slovenia\u2019s famous stew) and a tipple of Zganje in the busy Eko Turizem Restaurant (definitely my style) then Sandi drove Sandy to a railway station for the 30 minute ride back to Ljubljana. Cheers Sandi! Ljubljana is a very walk-able city and the historic centre spreads along the banks of the Ljubljanica river. A city with history and style, and a passion for art and design. After checking the ongoing Euro weather patterns (heavy snow and avalanches) I extended my stay at Fuzzy Log, changed my Pod for a \u2018Solo Cabin\u2019 and cancelled my ongoing ski journey to ROGLA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each day focusing on a particular area within the historic city, including the steep walk up to the impressive Castle over looking the city markets, art galleries, retro cafes, boutique clothing stores, vintage opp shops, stylish wine bars and exquisite private hotels. All promoted as LOVE FEST! Geneva is a long way from Ljubljana but there is a direct ( 5 stop-15 hour) over-night FLIXbus which arrives in the Bus Park in central Geneva, and connects with a SWISS Tours ski bus to the mega French-Swiss region \u201cPORT du SOLEIL\u201d. There are two ways to get to Avoriaz from Morzine and via the gondola connecting to the Super Morzine lifts is best, eventually arriving above the Cool Jump n\u2019 Spin park and other options. I enjoyed it so much I returned next day, taking the the Bus and Prodains Gondola to access the higher and steeper slopes off the Grandes Combes Chair…and more chocolate crepes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Skiing to Les Gets is easy from the Pleny Telecabine and traversing with the kids before bombing the Orchis slope put me in front of a Rossignol ski testing tent. They make good skis and I was very impressed with their Masters M 13 Slalom skis which held beautifully on the very steep testing slope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But my eyes were really on the slopes over Les Gets village road and getting to the Gondola down the street? There is a wide and steep race training slope from the gondola but on the back side and below Mont Chery, the Chevreuil chair has fabulous Red or Black slopes with BIG manageable bumps and a mountain hut at the bottom… and no lift lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n My last day skiing in the Ports du Soleil was at ROC D\u2019 ENFER. A delightful spring day-out which started with a free 30 minute bus ride to Saint-Jean-d\u2019Aulps and up a steep mountain switch-back to the pretty resort and cute gondola.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The R.d.E slopes snuggle up to the La Combe de Graydon face and under the impressive and temping Roc d\u2019Enfer summit (with a guide)? Offering interesting tree lined runs and possibly the scariest T Bar on the planet! A late lunch at the base concluded an interesting and laid back day and a day trip is highly recommended. (might be busy at weekends)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n My stay at Morzine was in the popular HIDE OUT Hostel and Restaurant being in a good central location and near the main Bus Station. They offer various sleep options (ask when you book) and the casual breakfast choices are fresh and tasty. In the evening the creative Asian-French cuisine is popular with \u2018Lads and Ladies\u2019 for social Hoo-Ha and the mix is cleverly blended to accompany wild cocktails and very good house wines. 7 nights 6 days and 5 bluebird ski days…time to GO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n .<\/p>\n\n\n\n Catching the early SWISS Tour bus to the Geneva Airport provided me a safety net as my next journey to the mega Swiss JUNGFRAU Region was not refundable and left from the City Station at 12 04 pm. It\u2019s a 5 hour journey via Bern and Interlaken and then a regional train to LAUTERBRUNNEN<\/p>\n\n\n\n You cannot ski into Lauterbrunnen but it is the best location if planning a ski trip to the three distinct resorts: MURREN, WENGEN and GRINDELWALD. I was lucky as my Ngauruhoe Ski Club\u2019s former chef in Ohakune, Hidi (or Hidi-Ho) lives in this region and had agreed to Chaperone me for the week as we had skied together at Turoa, and she is one tough cookie on skis!<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are 3 Cable Cars out of Lauterbrunnen Village and we always started with coffee n cake at Backeri Von Allmen above the regional train station and next door to the original cable car that connects with a train to car free Murren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First up were the steep runs above the village and below the towering Schilthorn Piz Gloria Peak. Including the super steep Direttissima run below Berg and the spectacular slopes under Obere Hubel before \u2018lunching with a view\u2019 at the historic Schifthornhutte. Then running the lower piste\u2019s off the Schilthorn Cable Car and finishing in the Stechelberg-Murren near-vertical cable car (the steepest on the planet) and bussing home via the Horner Pub! Next day we went up to Wengen on the mountain train and continued on a clickity-clack train to Grindelwald and the FIRST area\u2019s warm and sunny slopes under the Schwarzhorn Peak. It was FAST n\u2019 FUN with Hidi, Hidi-Ho bombing the perfect ego slopes and terrifying the \u2018sledding brigade\u2019 down the steep traverse\u2019s, before enjoying the local brew and a \u2018rowdy\u2019 late lunch sitting at the elevated \u201ctake a picture of me\u201d table under the magic EIGER. And eventually finishing the glorious day in the Grindelwald Terminal and Shopping Mall buying chocolates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next morning after Coffee and Cake we took the clickity-clack up to Kieine Scheidegg, and after wizzing down the speed track to Grindelwald, we used the impressive Eiger Express to ski the steeps under the Eigergletscher Station, and the gateway to the spectacular train ride up to \u201cJungfraujosh Top of Europe\u201d). After baulking at the price (85 CHF. each) we found the permanent start-gate for the famous Lauberhorn Downhill ski race and took the challenge! Not fast, but we didn\u2019t stop in the narrow gut, or over the jump before the narrow bridge and the fast finishing line. Earning a casual but civilized lunch on the terrace of Mary\u2019s Cafe. Ouch! it was expensive. $$$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On our last day we decided to revisit Murren and the delightful Cafe Liv and to enjoy our Coffee and Pastries with the very stylish girls. Then took the Schilthornbahn up to the rotating Piz Gloria Restaurant to re-live the \u201cOn his Majesty\u2019s Secret Service\u201d Bond film… and enjoy the views. It\u2019s four stories of concrete and confusing fun with film clips, theme music, a replica helicopter flight deck, the original bobsleigh and amazing info about making the film with Dianna Rigg and George Lazenby. And 007 skiing off the top deck chased by the baddies! The Skiers Exit is on the ground floor, click on your skis and enjoy the thrill, over the blind drop and then ease the speed in the sweeping left turn. It\u2019s BIG FUN, don\u2019t fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Skiing in Switzerland is expensive BUT the magnificent Jungfrau mountains offer more than good value, with trains, busses, cable cars, eye boggling engineering and perfect \u2018swissed-up\u2019 hotels and historic mountain huts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our \u201capre\u2019s\u201d were usually at the popular Horner Pub and it also proved to be the most sociable evening choice to meet locals and interesting internationals wandering around the globe. and noted after reading the BASE Jumpers \u2018Memorial Wall\u2019 that this Pub was \u2026.BASE-Jumping Central.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I stayed in the VALLEY HOSTEL in Lauterbrunnen. It\u2019s a quick drag-bag from the Regional Station and in a great central location in the small village…offering comfortable and affordable sleep options on three floors and in a-joining building. They offer a simple breakfast, or you can use the immaculate commercial kitchen anytime and the casual lounge, sun terrace and ski storage. All enthusiastically managed and fastidiously maintained. Best of all it attracts friendly and diverse guests interested in the stunning Jungfrau Mountain Beauty and the healthy activities year round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n BiG Thanks must go to my Swiss Mate Hidi, Hidi-Ho. You have been a great guide, companion and proved to be a tough \u2018all mountain\u2019 skier\u2019. We were blessed with great weather and excellent snow conditions and with your spontaneous manner and Swiss intuition made my ski trip to the Jungfrau Ski Region was AMAZING.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I was introduced to \u201cAndy from Perth\u201d in the Horner Pub as a well known and respected BASE-Jumper and over a few pints and supper he explained the intricacies and head space required to participate in this chancy Sport. As I had previously read their \u2018Memorable Wall\u2019 in the Pub celebrating Base-Jumpers \u2018who had met their maker\u2019 after flying off the Staubbach or Spisschach face above Lauterbrunnen. (this area carrying the honours of having the most…terminal incidents)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n On my last day (not skiing) I enthusiastically walked to the famous Staubbach water fall above Lauterbrunnen and waited near Anns Chalet, eventually hearing the loud \u2018poofs\u2019 of chutes opening and 3 BASE-Jumpers spiralling down and landing in the paddock next door. But NO Andy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Andy had jumped further down the valley at High Ultimate and it\u2019s very difficult to see them flying from below, at 170 km! We chatted later and then he said \u201cI got you a photo and video of me on the platform and flying\u201d… Enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Note: From Villach\u2019s main Bahnhof regular trains go to HERMAGOR the ski regions commercial centre and a connecting bus to Tropoloach Village Plaza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/gypsyskitravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Jost-Apartments-1024x576.jpg\")
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Then the hard charging Flinn changed tack and we enjoyed great freshies off the lower Garnnitzenbahn chairs near the Italian boarder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/gypsyskitravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/APRE-1024x576.jpg\")
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I skied with Flinn most days and then UJulia, Flinn\u2019s \u2018squeeze\u2019 joined us latter in the week, proving to be a cool and stylish instructor in the skiffy vizz and endlessly bumpy slopes… and steadying company for the boys!<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/gypsyskitravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/finn-1024x576.jpg\")
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Or enjoy the views and regional snacks on the Terasa of the Bedancev Dom mountain hut under the Vitranic 1 chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/gypsyskitravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/woodchips-1024x576.jpg\")
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On my way home to the NIKA Apartments-Hostel I spied, in a INTERSPORT store, a new pair of Elan \u2018folding’ skis? A model which could reduce my travel hassles by eliminating the \u201cOver Weight or Over Length\u201d airport luggage requirements. I had been in contact with Elan skis during the Pandemic offering \u2018moi\u2019 suggestions but lost interest after dull management \u2018pulled the Pin\u2019 on their R and D.?<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/gypsyskitravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/yellow-hotel-1024x576.jpg\")
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Right from the get-go they felt too heavy and these skis were too short for an All Mountain ski.(being 160 cm). They were easy to initiate into a turn, solid in the softening snow (it had rained in the night) and very ski-able On piste and through the junky Off piste, bumps and all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/gypsyskitravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/kekec-1024x576.jpg\")
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However, when in the \u2018Voyager\u2019 Travel Bag (with wheels), the excessive weight of the folding skis create an \u201coxymoron\u201d…and will not meet my travelling criteria. ie a 1 metre long bag with skis and all clothes, helmet, goggle case, personal ya ya, the adjustable poles and under 18 kilos. As I always travel with my boots, socks, glasses etc.in a 32 litre carry-on back pack weighing 7.5 kg max. Ensuring two bags only and with two free hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/gypsyskitravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sign-lub-1024x576.jpg\")
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WARNING: avoid the Slovenian school holidays and definitely the busy weekends? (Parking and Lift Lines)! See you there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/gypsyskitravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/centerhotle-1024x576.jpg\")
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the presentations I checked out the on snow ski in-out Hotel Krvavec. a 3 Star Chalet Style hotel with on-mountain car parks, interesting regional menus and a health spa\u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/gypsyskitravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/overview-1024x576.jpg\")
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The weather on my ski day at Krvavec was mostly blue skies in the morning and the familiar \u2018lowering clouds\u2019 and flatish light after the race presentations. And by the time I reached the ibus Fuzzy Log it was pouring down and definitely Olympic TV time on the big lounge screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/gypsyskitravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/coffeeandcake-outside-1024x576.jpg\")
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I chose to stay in MORZINE being well connected to LES GETS and AVORIAZ and has two cable cars out of the busy village. Sunday started with fresh tracks under the Pleney gondola and down tree runs to the Le Stade slopes, then moving to the wooded areas in Chavannes above Les Gets before challenging the Chamossiere Express secteur. Finally finishing exhausted at the gondola base and \u2018apres time\u2019 at the pink Cable Car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/gypsyskitravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apre-morzine-1024x576.jpg\")
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Avoriaz is a car free resort and you can ski down the main street and enjoy crepe\u2019s and a beer on the go? It\u2019s higher, colder and had better snow, and the distinctive architecture is \u2018oh so french\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/gypsyskitravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/mountain-view-1024x576.jpg\")
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Winter is down time for many businesses in Lauterbrunnen but the Hotel Horner Pub saved the day…my week, providing neat snacky meals and good draft beers in the traditional English-Irish way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/gypsyskitravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/skiclub-1024x576.jpg\")
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Base-jumping!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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