 Poster: A snowHead
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Looks like they are optimistic about the lifts - this is from today's pdf:
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Due to the landslides on August 16, 2024, the buildings of two cable car facilities
(Rendlbahn valley station and Zammermoosbahn valley station) were slightly damaged.
Thanks to the very dedicated efforts of the employees, volunteers, and specialist
companies, these damages have already been partially repaired or will be repaired in the
coming weeks, ensuring safe cable car operation for the upcoming winter season.
The Rendlbahn will resume summer operations after the cleanup work at the bus terminal is
completed, probably from next Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
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So much for the forum-drama…. 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Hey Folks,,, a contributor over on the German Forum has hiked up the Hoher Riffler and taken some spectacular zoom fotos .
Steißbachtal (Happy/Crappy Valley) has been really transformed by the 100000's of cubic metres and quite a few metres in depth...
of fallen debris
https://www.alpinforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=5445589&sid=3fecc96357ac97d45c8c82b68c0d34a0#p5445589
Zammermoosbahn has been on the list of renewal/replacements (for some seasons as the ground is moving and the lift is now over 30 years old ..Anyone remember the 2 man lift before ??  .. It was rumoured to be moved to the old site of the Feldherrenhügel (T Bar) ..
However, I think the Lift Company is going to something a bit clever when they renew..
Removing the Mattunbahn (Slow fixed 4 man Chair) on Gampen.
Then maybe a Gondola from Gampen over the Steißsbachtal ravine with a middle Station somewhere (either where Zammermoosbahn base is now or the old Feldherrenhügel base and then continue upto Galzig and move people both ways between Galzig & Gampen.
This will really help to distribute the client capacity over the hills ...
Mattunbahn is largely a redundant lift as it not utilised at all in comparison with other lifts (its slow).
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The lift Company is Very Late this Year with Releasing Lift Ticket Prices.. Other areas have already released some weeks/months ago.
I do not blame tourists for making travel arrangements to go to alternative destinations as nowadays tourist folks need to know well in advance (months) what to budget for (flights,Hotels, Lift passes) and not wait for nasty surprises (from the lift company)
The Arlberg Prices should be released next week..
If you want an approximation (comparison) indication look at the Ischgl Silvretta Ski Pass Prices for next Season
https://www.ischgl.com/en/winter/operating-times-prices/skipass-prices-silvretta
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Pettneu
Major damage after debris flow near Pettneu, alpine pasture is cut off
After more Heavy Rain.
The mudslide, which occurred in Malfon on Thursday evening at around 7.30 p.m., has caused considerable damage. At least two bridges were completely destroyed. The alpine pasture is currently not accessible on the road.
Around 60 people were stranded in the Malfontal at the Edmund-Graf-Hütte
https://www.meinbezirk.at/landeck/c-lokales/neuerlicher-murenabgang-nach-unwetter_a6869587
https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000234498/erneut-murenabgang-nahe-arlberg-in-tirol-schutzbauten-hielten
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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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Replacing Zamermoosbahn & Mattunbahn with a gondola having a middle station about where the current Zamermoosbahn valley station is would make sense. It would solve the Steissbachtal "issue" and the runs down from Gampen are probably easier than the lower part of Zamermoos which can be a struggle for some especially in soft snow. I would assume few issues getting planning permission as replacing lifts rather than building new ones and less issues than the suggested piste down from St Christoph. Only minor negative is that chairs are generally preferable to gondolas though the Mattunbahn is old fashioned enough that you have to be careful not to get bruised calves!
Looks like Steisbachtal might be a bit wider next season though whether the snow canons will work properly must be doubtful
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Send us some snow pics!
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Dumb question, in Meribel last year Saturday was the best day to ski as it is changeover day so nice and empty, I assumed it'd still be the case in St.Anton/Arlberg. My assumption may be wrong though as there is a train station in resort I imagine there may be plenty who live in local areas who will come on over? Is there particular days of the week quietest in St Anton? (for life admin purposes)
My Visa meeting at the embassy is in 10 days - Wish me luck!
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In my years of experience in St. Anton, including Saturday skiing, which I try to include in travel plans, Saturday slopes are much quieter than other days.
However, most accommodation in b and bs is usually based on Saturday to Saturday, so can be difficult to get Saturday ski day. No doubt the top end hotels would be better at that.
You could arrive early Saturday morning and depart a week later Saturday evening.
But Saturday skiing is worth trying to arrange in St. Anton.
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I do weekends, arrive Friday evening leave Sunday afternoon, Saturday is almost always quieter than Sunday. Most of the time (a few public holidays excluded) day trip skiers have little impact on how busy it feels.
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Saturday skiing is easier if you drive to resort. You can be organised to "ski from the car" on the arrival Saturday and leave after lifts close the following Saturday, getting a good number of miles towards home before bed time. That can mean you encounter less busy roads on the way up and down, too. I have no idea how practicable that is in St Anton but it can give you two nice quiet extra ski days in a week's holiday.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Winter is coming
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