lip
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Meet thread is here. We were three people last year. This year we were a group of four. - So it's clear what we do expect for 2017. 
Anyway, on to some pictures:
I started at Friday afternoon from my workplace. And with a sudden rattling noise on the Audi I couldn't locate, but went on my nerves very quickly. So I made a stop underway to get the car onto a lift:
I was suspecting a loose heat shield, but all was ok on the underside, but the garage guys found a protective layer in a wheel well that had some movement. Fixed in 5 minutes for 10 Euros and off I went...
... trough Austria...
... and Italy...
... where the rattling came back. Ack - Turned out later on that it was just the numberplate holder. :lol:
I did arrive at my Hotel in Moeno at about 0930 PM. - To the best thing in the world after a 5hrs drive:
Next day, Saturday, meet the crew: Left to right: Mikko (DaBoom), Olex (leviathan), Max (eizbaer)
Points for most stylish attire went to Olex...
...while points for most drunken looks went to Mikko: :lol:
Some skiing and boarding went on, and after that some pause was needed: Hello!
During this pause I did manage to already loose my 3-day 150 Euro ski pass. After just two hours of skiing! Bravo! - But after some search I found it again. - I was in a small waste paper basket next to the ski hut's counter. - Don't ask.
Anway, back to skiing: One time in the afternoon we decided to head for a long one and go all the way down to the valley in one go. Little did we know the italian ways that the piste would end quite a bit away from the cable car station... cue the international "WTF?" signs:
... so a bit of walking in ski boots had to be done. - During this I heard no complaints and no moaning. - Well almost none. :lol:
Ever seen a disclaimer sticker for "Dont put this electronic device close to your brain"? - Well, if you do, take it seriously. Because:
Mikko in his element:
Anyway, first day was great, weather was ok, doesn't matter if it snows, more important was the lack of wind. Which is always good.
The next day, Sunday, first a look out of my hotel room: Seems the engine in the Audi is triangle shaped. I never knew.
Today the Sellaronda was on the plan. It's quite a tour, but doable inside a day.
Usual sight:
Unusual sight: (Only one valley was low enough that the south facing hillsides had some green patches)
All in all the weather was on the gray side, but as mentioned before: As long as there is no wind even a grey ski day is a good ski day.
Hey, a rock. So this needs to be done:
Btw, look at that smug snowboarders face. He and his light shoes...
... so let's make him walk a little in those shoes. :lol:
Third day, Monday. Yeah, I'm a morning person:
Good morning and all that, but where's the snow?
To adjust to the overnight temperature rise we planned to go to a higher resort for this day in search of a lot of good snow. - But we clearly overdid that:
Yep, we got badly stuck, in the middle of the road, just a few hundert meters before the higher lift station. No powerful AWD and good winter tires will help you if your forward momentum beaches your car on compacted wet snow. There were no worries that we might be in the way of other cars because who would be so nutty and drive a road like this? Apart from us I mean? Exactly. - But in fairness I have to disclaim that Max did voice his concerns about the road condition quite early on, and even the risk friendly Mikko fell quiet. The problem here was the driver.
Even so after some shoveling we got the car free again, were able to turn it around and then went back the way we came... for about 20 meters: Yep, stuck again. Same problem again with the car sitting on top of compressed snow. We were snowed in. - Ok, time to make a call.
But after a short time these guys came trough, pulled us out, and then immediately plowed the road infront of us back to low sitting Audi compatible status. How nice.
After this little adventure we decided to stay at a lower part of the ski arena...
There the snow was wet and heavy and the exhausted faces clearly showcased that fact. :lol:
We had planned to be there for only half a day anyway to give everbody enough time to do the drive home or for the location transfer during daylight. - Btw, Olex wasn't with us on the piste today, he took an outtime back in the lodging instead.
All that's good will end someday and it was time to pack up:
Underway we got mocked by some sunshine: :lol:
But the great scenery did some compensation for that:
That's it. Looking back at my pictures I did notice that the main event the skiing is quite underrepresented. I hope the other guys have some on-the-piste videos to offset that.
I had a good time. See ya next year!
Anyway, on to some pictures:
I started at Friday afternoon from my workplace. And with a sudden rattling noise on the Audi I couldn't locate, but went on my nerves very quickly. So I made a stop underway to get the car onto a lift:
I was suspecting a loose heat shield, but all was ok on the underside, but the garage guys found a protective layer in a wheel well that had some movement. Fixed in 5 minutes for 10 Euros and off I went...
... trough Austria...
... and Italy...
... where the rattling came back. Ack - Turned out later on that it was just the numberplate holder.
:lol:I did arrive at my Hotel in Moeno at about 0930 PM. - To the best thing in the world after a 5hrs drive:
Next day, Saturday, meet the crew: Left to right: Mikko (DaBoom), Olex (leviathan), Max (eizbaer)
Points for most stylish attire went to Olex...
...while points for most drunken looks went to Mikko: :lol:
Some skiing and boarding went on, and after that some pause was needed: Hello!
During this pause I did manage to already loose my 3-day 150 Euro ski pass. After just two hours of skiing! Bravo! - But after some search I found it again. - I was in a small waste paper basket next to the ski hut's counter. - Don't ask.
Anway, back to skiing: One time in the afternoon we decided to head for a long one and go all the way down to the valley in one go. Little did we know the italian ways that the piste would end quite a bit away from the cable car station... cue the international "WTF?" signs:
... so a bit of walking in ski boots had to be done. - During this I heard no complaints and no moaning. - Well almost none. :lol:
Ever seen a disclaimer sticker for "Dont put this electronic device close to your brain"? - Well, if you do, take it seriously. Because:
Mikko in his element:
Anyway, first day was great, weather was ok, doesn't matter if it snows, more important was the lack of wind. Which is always good.
The next day, Sunday, first a look out of my hotel room: Seems the engine in the Audi is triangle shaped. I never knew.
Today the Sellaronda was on the plan. It's quite a tour, but doable inside a day.
Usual sight:
Unusual sight: (Only one valley was low enough that the south facing hillsides had some green patches)
All in all the weather was on the gray side, but as mentioned before: As long as there is no wind even a grey ski day is a good ski day.
Hey, a rock. So this needs to be done:
Btw, look at that smug snowboarders face. He and his light shoes...
... so let's make him walk a little in those shoes. :lol:
Third day, Monday. Yeah, I'm a morning person:
Good morning and all that, but where's the snow?
To adjust to the overnight temperature rise we planned to go to a higher resort for this day in search of a lot of good snow. - But we clearly overdid that:
Yep, we got badly stuck, in the middle of the road, just a few hundert meters before the higher lift station. No powerful AWD and good winter tires will help you if your forward momentum beaches your car on compacted wet snow. There were no worries that we might be in the way of other cars because who would be so nutty and drive a road like this? Apart from us I mean? Exactly. - But in fairness I have to disclaim that Max did voice his concerns about the road condition quite early on, and even the risk friendly Mikko fell quiet. The problem here was the driver.
Even so after some shoveling we got the car free again, were able to turn it around and then went back the way we came... for about 20 meters: Yep, stuck again. Same problem again with the car sitting on top of compressed snow. We were snowed in. - Ok, time to make a call.
But after a short time these guys came trough, pulled us out, and then immediately plowed the road infront of us back to low sitting Audi compatible status. How nice.
After this little adventure we decided to stay at a lower part of the ski arena...
There the snow was wet and heavy and the exhausted faces clearly showcased that fact. :lol:
We had planned to be there for only half a day anyway to give everbody enough time to do the drive home or for the location transfer during daylight. - Btw, Olex wasn't with us on the piste today, he took an outtime back in the lodging instead.
All that's good will end someday and it was time to pack up:
Underway we got mocked by some sunshine: :lol:
But the great scenery did some compensation for that:
That's it. Looking back at my pictures I did notice that the main event the skiing is quite underrepresented. I hope the other guys have some on-the-piste videos to offset that.
I had a good time. See ya next year!
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