Austrian Alps

This week, we were lucky enough to enjoy a ski trip to Sankt Martin, Austria with three other Olmsted families. Some of us hadn’t seen each other since the Orientation Weekend in 2011! (click here)

The first day on the slopes was a little rough, with minimal visibility and no clear line where the ground ended and the horizon began. Yikes!

white out

The next day was a million times better, thankfully.

day 2

We also got to try a new winter sport: snowshoeing! I was anticipating tying on some tennis-racket type apparatus to each foot, but I guess snowshoeing has come a long way through the years!

show shoes

We trekked through beautiful scenery, and super deep snow, thanks to the white-out conditions from day one!

Where we just walked from.

Where we just walked from.

 

The show-shoers head out!

The show-shoers head out!

Our gracious guides even provided a surprise Glühwein break!

Mr. & Mrs. Italy, Bulgaria Family, Mr. & Mrs. Germany, Mr. France

Mr. & Mrs. Italy, Bulgaria Family, Mr. & Mrs. Germany, Mr. France

It was a great trip and a fantastic opportunity to catch up with friends!

Families from left to right: Germany, Italy, France, Bulgaria

Families from left to right: Germany, Italy, France, Bulgaria