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@Jagerbull, always good, seen him a few times
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@Jagerbull, tempted! We skied over Alpendorf-Wagrain side today and it was brilliant.
Extremely convenient on the 8.12 from Salzburg, then a ski bus 5 minutes after the train arrives from the station at St Johan.
Anyone who needs a confidence boost should come to Alpendorf, absolutely perfect long blue to get the skills working, then just really chilled skiing over to Wagrain (bit slushy near lower down but still not big bumps even around 2pm). Other half did one of the perfectly groomed blacks and loved it (there was a lovely blue next door for me, perfect). Reds tend to be a bit of steep, then a more relaxed bit, then a bit of steep - not unrelenting! Today was just a hero day, good conditions on piste, sunshine and fun. Definitely my favourite place we've visited so far in the region. Really looking forward to our weekend in Radstadt!
Thoroughly enjoyed my Volkl Kanjo 80 skis from Snoworld, they are perfect for a combo of hard and slushy conditions.
Can you tell I liked it? 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@ElzP, Glad you enjoyed it. Don't forget to come and Ski Flachau, Kleinarl and Zauchensee when you stay with Ben and Ange.
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@RedandWhiteFlachau, all of those, like a shot. I forgot to mention the absolutely beautiful views!
I get a bit in my head skiing and today took me out of my head and onto my skis - all subjective but l rated the relaxation.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@ElzP, sounds brilliant!
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| ElzP wrote: |
@RedandWhiteFlachau, all of those, like a shot. I forgot to mention the absolutely beautiful views!
I get a bit in my head skiing and today took me out of my head and onto my skis - all subjective but l rated the relaxation. |
DM me if you want a guide for a day. I'm probably not working on the Saturday of your stay next weekend.
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@RedandWhiteFlachau, thank you. 
Another thing happening today in Alpendorf - Redbull Salzburg HSV were out next to the top of the gondola, very fun to watch with a few beers.
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Looking forward to our Kleinarl trip in a couple of weeks...
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Flachau was lovely today. Only a little bit chopped up in the afternoon. Excellent for march
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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did I read somewhere kids ski free in April with paying adult in the Amadé
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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@Mother hucker, something like that...Google is your friend here
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@holidayloverxx, I tried that but it's not 100% clear what's covered and what's not
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You know it makes sense.
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@Mother hucker, I expect you might have come up with this after googling:
“ Enjoy your family holiday in Ski amadé! From March 18, 2023 to the end of the season Easter Bunny has prepared a special package for families in Ski amadé.
When purchasing a 6-day ski pass for at least one parent, children up to 15 years old travel free of charge. Entertainment on and around the pistes will be provided in the regions and villages.
Please note! Offer valid for children born in 2007 or later. Cannot be combined with other special offers. Please note that the Easter Family Special cannot be combined with the online early booking bonus.”
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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@Mother hucker, what @Pamski, says...........I've benefitted many times in the past when the Timbercubs were smaller. Simply buy an adult lift pass, and get a kids lift pass for free 
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Poster: A snowHead
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Awesome day in Reiteralm today. Unexpected good clear weather, not too warm. Hero pistes and really quiet from lunchtime
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@holidayloverxx, how lovely - a really cracking day feels like a massive bonus this season!
Given unexpectedly good weather and hero pistes may not be the case this weekend when we'll be in Radstadt, any advice from the locals on what to do if the weather is just too unpleasant? Happy to ski when it's snowing but rain or high winds I'd rather not bother! If we decided to go to the spa in Altenmarkt for instance, should we book in advance? Any other poor weather tips? Restaurants that will make us feel better if skiing is off? 
Or any tips on which area tends to be least unpleasant in a storm?
Thanks!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@ElzP, you can't reserve the therme in advance but when you go onto the website there should be a pop up with how busy it is
https://www.thermeamade.at/
I can't say which areas are least unpleasant in a storm as you won't catch me out in one.
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@holidayloverxx, ah, brilliant, thank you!
I'm not so keen myself. Am quite keen on saunas and long lunches though so can usually cope with a storm.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@Pamski, yes i figured in the end, tourist website also came up with hotel plus pass deals. cheers any how
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@holidayloverxx, @ElzP,
Dj Otzi was really entertaining, and the view over the valley as the sun was setting was stunning. 30 min taxi ride back from Alpendorf was worth it.
Just finished a great week of boarding based in Flachau.
Off piste was obviously not an option, given it hadn't snowed for a couple of weeks, but the pistes were generally good. Hard packed in the morning and slush later on.
The worst run of the week for me was run 17 yesterday afternoon. Pretty big bumps.
No massive negatives on resort choice. My main complaint would be the sprawling nature of the place. 20 min walk to get to the Irish pub from our location.
The food and drink prices are good all over the area. eg. Spag bol around 10e, beers 5.20e.
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@Jagerbull, "20 min walk to get to the Irish pub from our location." Were you actually staying in Altenmarkt? Although it does sometimes take that long to get home from Ema's!
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@RedandWhiteFlachau,
were staying near the Acherjet. Couldn't work out whether there was a quicker route than going up to the main road.
Maybe 15 mins was more accurate.
Last night we tried the Alter Neuwirt. Really liked it. Plus it was a shorter walk. After a the bumps yesterday it was handy.
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@Jagerbull, I never thought I'd have DJ Oetzi envy but I have now!
It's a great area isn't it. We've had a super relaxed day just skiing around the Flachau side today, everything feels so accessible. Even started the day on the slalom piste as a warm up - not often I can say that an FIS piste is useful for getting my legs back.
Think we are going to try and come back to the ski area for a few weeks next year if we can find a reasonably priced apartment. It suits both a nervy inter and my husband who can now pretty much ski anything.
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@Jagerbull, there is - cut across the field towards the Musistadl and turn left onto the road - brings you out at Emas. Alter is nice, but a different proposition.
which one is run 17? ( I don't know the piste numbers)
it was nice to bump in to malarkey99 on the Achterjet yesterday - completely random!
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@holidayloverxx, I had to look up the run number as I left it to the rest of my group to lead the way.
It's the run down from the Panorama Lift to the Flying Mozart middle station.
I thought it could be possible that way but could see in the dark.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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@Jagerbull, ah yes. The flying mizart run. It does get bumpy but hekd up well yesterday till lunchtimr
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| @Jagerbull, ah yes. The flying mizart run. It does get bumpy but hekd up well yesterday till lunchtimr |
Was it a particularly long lunch….? 
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You know it makes sense.
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@Cacciatore,
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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@Cacciatore,
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Just wanted to chuck another recommendation for Haus Susanne in here - lovely stay, thank you Ben and Angela. Met other snowheads staying there which was great.
Skiing in Zauchensee was fun today with the Atomic ski test on for Ladies Day - tested some Maven 93 skis which were ideal as there was a fair bit of snow and chop about. Finished at Flachauwinkel and can confirm the buses work really well between the areas if legs don't want to ski the link. Another relaxed place with very nice runs. Love this whole area.
Also, if anyone is staying in Radstadt, definitely go to the Greek restaurant Taverna Kos. Great food, nice Greek owner, mixed grill is fabulous. And if you want a quiet and comfortable post ski drink in Flachau, Jacks is very civilised.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Just back from a great week based in Kleinarl, too warm for great snow quality but whats not to love about sunny days in the mountains.
Didn't travel too far this year as son was doing a couple of hours in ski school am but a couple of trips to Zauchensee.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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At the top of the Achter Jet at 12.00 today. Lots of Fresh to play with so should be good for the next couple of days. Still pretty average below 1200m.
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I didn’t realise Bad Hofgastein was so pretty - the church is stunning…
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I am already planning my trip to Ski Amade for Jan 24 and numbers/ needs have meant we haven't been able to use the otherwise lovely properties of the ever helpful local SH's. One of the needs has become half board at a reasonable price and we already have a few places on a list (Bergdiamant and Berggasthof Munzen in Flachau, Moawirt between Flachau and Wagrain, but I have had a very reasonably priced offer in Kleinarl. So my question is....what is it like as a base? Two or three bars and a hotel bar would be plenty for us. We might end in Wagrain a couple of times and bus/ taxi back. My guess is that it would be quieter than Flachau, slopes and apres but I am still tempted. Does anyone have any major plus or minus points for the village? Most of our group would ski the whole area, a couple are a little less confident so the local slopes seem ideal.
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@toyah807, there's probably enough bars in Kleinarl, but I've fallen out of love with Flachauwinkl/Kleinarl as it's really set up for park rats these days...lots of parks all over the mountain and much busier than it used to be. The family blue run to the bottom of Kleinarl is just a track which gets really lumpy and unpleasant. While it looks like there are lots of blue runs they aren't great. If you want to ski the whole area i would say flachau is better as it's more central whereas Kleinarl is at the edge
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@holidayloverxx, that's really helpful, ta. Exactly what I was hoping the local knowledge could clarify
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@toyah807, me and my 5 friends stayed at the Bergdiamant in March this year. We all had massive rooms, good breakfast selection and decent evening meals. Really good value. Would definitely stay there again.
Our local Austrian apres bar of choice was the Herzel Alm.
Post dinner we walked to the Paularei or Ema's. Discovered the Alter Neuwirt on our last night. The Bergdiamant bar was OK too.
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Bergdiamant is across the road from me. Very convenient . we love herzerlalm. Kamin Klause just below it is good for food. Wein stuberl just past the mpreis for the best pizza. Dorfalm good for traditional Austrian. All just a few minutes walk
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@Jagerbull, @holidayloverxx, thanks again. The info about Bergdiamant confirms my impression of it from research but the info about restaurants and some bars on the main road gives me a bit of a quandary about actually staying there and storing skis at the lift. Also easier for the bus back from Zauchansee/ Flachauwinkl. I have had a really cheap quote for HB at Gasthof Schnitzl-eck (probably cheap enough to eat out every night having paid for HB and still have change from a week at other hotels). Is there a reason Schnitzl-eck is so much cheaper? Less luxurious rooms wouldn't worry us and we were quite happy to save money by staying at Garni Bellavista in Arabba this year and walking to the lifts.
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