Skiing in the Alps

Next stop the Alpine Mountains.

As a person who has had the opportunity to ski/snowboard in many spots in the world that I visited, I never took the chance until I got the best offer. This winter 2010 I had the great opportunity to learn how to ski on the Austrian Alps.

Where else and with who other than the Pro's themselves. The beautiful mountains of Lech Am Alberg.
Lech is a village on a mountain of the Bludenz district of Vorarlberg, Austria. Its great history of stories is a fascinating piece that gives its touch of excitement.

During the 14th Century Migrants from use to travel through the mountains between Austria and Switzerland and due the cold weather conditions cabins, churches and hospitals were created to provide an easier path.

The sun shines over the tops of the mountains that creates this glowing light that reflects on the snow. The week that I got to visit this breathtaking spot; the weather was absolutely perfect. The snow had just fallen the night before and the sun was shinning allowing the prefect mood for a beginners day.

After a long day of skiing and falling on my behalf on the slopes of Lech and OberLech nothing beats a warm glass of Glühwein. Also known as Mulled Wine. Prepared in different ways. It is usually prepared from red wine, heated and spiced with cinnamon sticks, vanilla pods, cloves, citrus and sugar. Sometimes with added flavours such as cherry, orange and blueberries.

The town of Lech has many great spots to spend your evening after hitting the spots. A few of my recommendations are listed below.

As a coffee lover my coffee has to be brewed properly and nothing beats Illy coffee.
I loved G. Pfefferkorn & Co Address:‎ Dorf 138.

I tried 3 Italian restaurants in my week and the absolute authentic and delicious place I found was: DON ENZO located on Dorf 163.

If your looking to have a fancy meal and treat yourself to traditional Austrian Cuisine :Restaurant a la Carte im Hotel Arlberg makes you feel at home. Its located on Tannberg 187.

If you want to have a traditional feel to the Alps. a must have with your stay is Fondue. Its originally a traditional Swiss Dish. Fondue which comes from the French word fondre (to melt) is a shared dish in a caquelon pot that is over a burner. Usually used melted cheese and dip in small pieces of bread on special forks.
But another form which I found most Austrians use is a special oil made to boil and dip in different types of meats and vegetables.



Its a must try. But I suggest you patiently wait for your bits to cook well. :)

Enjoy.