 Poster: A snowHead
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There is nothing this forum likes more than an argument over snow chains  . I know his views are sometimes a bit eccentric but given stanton is a taxi driver in St Anton he might know what he is talking about on this occasion. If snowmeggedon hits, like it did last January, then the roads get closed snow chains or not. There are a few places where chains might come in handy, getting to Lech for one (I think the Flexenpass is the highest road pass in the alps which is kept open in the winter), especially if you plan on going to more out of the way places. However most ski villages in Austria (unlike in France) are on or just off main valley roads which are kept clear enough to drive on by cars equipped with winter tyres, St Anton is a perfect example.
Once you get to the resort let the bus or taxi drivers worry about the road conditions, much easier all round.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@munich_irish, only times I've had to use chains have been on Flexenpass (1770m) and Julierpass (2200m). The latter on the way back to Chur because police were not letting you over without chains.
Roads out of St.Anton are flat. Why would the police require chains?
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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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@Steilhang, Absolutely
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| stanton wrote: |
@malarkey99
If coming from Zurich, Innsbruck or Munich take the train! |
We'd love some of your expert wisdom oh wise one. Some of us do a lot of driving for work and like to use public transport when on holiday if at all possible.
We land at INN on an early morning flight and would like to enjoy one of the local areas on the first day. The current plan is to head for Stubai with Schlick as backup if the weather dictates.
Then to our accommodation at the Nasserein end of St Jakob before 8pm.
As the font of all Arlberg knowledge please give us a detailed itinerary including times and costs for our journey.
We excitedly await the Oracle's sage and generous advice.
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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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@malarkey99, who are you flying with? Is that a direct flight??? It's an easy drive from memmingem - done it a few years back when we were at Kappl. I've booked BA via Heathrow for my trip in march but am always looking for direct flight from Scotland
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@Snow Hound,
From Insbruck Airport it costs by Bus F €2.60 to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof.or downtown takes 8-10mins
Train to St Anton costs €16:80 2nd class ..1st class a little bit more ..Travel tome 1 hr 7 mins.
(If ypu have any vorteil cards it will be half the price)
Use Free Ski shuttle from St Anton Terminal West to Naserein otherwise it will cost you €15 taxi.
Innsbruck ..you can use the tram 6 to get to Fulpmes
Bus goes to Axium Lizum
https://www.innsbruck.info/nl/innsbruck-city/beleven/sightseeing-in-innsbruck/strassenbahnlinie-6-und-stubaitalbahn.html
A car is really not needed ..
Do you have parking (included) at your accomodation?? If not it will cost you €7.50 (min) per day ..
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| boabski wrote: |
| @malarkey99, who are you flying with? Is that a direct flight??? It's an easy drive from memmingem - done it a few years back when we were at Kappl. I've booked BA via Heathrow for my trip in march but am always looking for direct flight from Scotland |
£10 direct flight with Ryanair from Edinburgh. Think it was another 20 quid to add a bag.
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Our StA friends are reporting 40cm from this current storm, with more to come.
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@malarkey99, cheers. Will look out for that next time round.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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| stanton wrote: |
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Excellent! What area is this?
SA website is saying the toboggan run is closed. Too much snow or only open on Thursday evenings?
Where's the best place for dinner pre/post toboggan?
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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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@stanton, Jumping on the bandwagon - what would a taxi cost from StA to Zug for 4 people early evening?
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You know it makes sense.
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@craftybob, Rodelbahn.. needs to cleared...Ig to much wind that can cause Nassereinbahn closure. The organisers have their own restuarant (very good) at the bottom o the run..
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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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@craftybob, Av risk i'd think and/ or pistes are more important to clear/ prep than rodelbahn right now, until now not enough snow but that will change now. Once open its great fun, and should open in next few days....keeps the knee klinik busy with plenty of punters....check your winter sports insurance includes being drunk in charge of a sledge at 50 kph and 180 degree bends! 
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Poster: A snowHead
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@puplett, catch the Post Bus
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@stanton, Cheers.
@Markymark29, last bus goes too early for us.
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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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@puplett, ah, Apres ski...... 
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@Markymark29, sussed!
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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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To much stress from you holiday folks.
Just get here & chillout..
Organising sht is stresss..
Once here everything is taken care of
The vaxation is only over when......
"Honey im Home"
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| craftybob wrote: |
| stanton wrote: |
| http://youtube.com/v/yVz4kzkO4HE |
Excellent! What area is this?
SA website is saying the toboggan run is closed. Too much snow or only open on Thursday evenings?
Where's the best place for dinner pre/post toboggan? |
Halfway down the track is the Rodelalm (watch you don’t miss the turnoff) also open during the day and has some of the best food on the mountain. Rodelstall is immediately at the finish of the run. Both owned by the same family and both excellent. Best to book a table.
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Latest Situation at Innsbruck Airport
https://www.tt.com/panorama/wetter/15182250/schneechaos-in-tirol-ueberall-staus-probleme-am-flughafen-innsbruck
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Saturday...= Private Powder !!
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Heavy snow all day and very poor visibility (at top of Galzig). Skied most of the day but it was quite hard going.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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…. noch ein beer bitte ….. 
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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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Bier.....
ein Weissbier bitte (cloudy wheat beer)
eine Willi bitte (pear schnapps)
einer (zwei, drei, vier.....) Fliegender bitte (Jägerbomb)
eine runde noch bitte (another round please, though in smaller bars they will mark your beer mat every time they serve a drink and you pay at the end, dont throw away your beer mat.....)
Jägertee - black tea with a shot of Stroh (60%) rum, just the thing to warm you up on a cold day
Tiroler Gröstl - sort of meat (pork) hash, perfect pre drinking stodge
Pommes - chips
Currywurst - sausage covered in tomato sauce and (very mild) curry powder
Käsekrainer - Austrian sausage stuffed with cheese just in case you feel the need for extra lard
Kaiserschmarn - chopped up pancake with raisins and apple sauce, best shared amongst lots of folk, it is very filling
Dont worry about Sie / du, ein / einer / einen / eine etc etc life's too short
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Excellent! The important stuff thank you #dumpduolingoitsshit
Can I enrol on German beer/food lessons on here bitte?
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You know it makes sense.
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@munich_irish, what's the phrase for "my friend will pay"? 
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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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What is that meatloaf thing called that’s served in a bread roll with mustard?
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Poster: A snowHead
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| blondends wrote: |
| What is that meatloaf thing called that’s served in a bread roll with mustard? |
I have no idea and in 5 days I will be back for my 17th visit, so it is nothing front & centre of my memory... unless you are referring to a hamburger.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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this morning chains obligatory for all cars (no exceptions) between St.Christoph and St.Jacob.
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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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I have had it served up warm in a bar and a supermarket in Saalbach and Kitz. They slice it for you there and then. I’ve always just pointed and asked for “Ein bitte”.
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Ok, so google to the rescue... it’s called Leberkase.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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| blondends wrote: |
| What is that meatloaf thing called that’s served in a bread roll with mustard? |
It's Leberkäse (which literally means Liver cheese, but there ain't no cheese in it). They translate it to English as meatloaf but actually the closest thing is cooked luncheon meat. It can be served in a bread roll as you say or often it's a main dish with Spiegelei (fried egg) and mashed potato. Nom nom. 
Last edited by Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do. on Sun 6-01-19 11:29; edited 1 time in total
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@Alastair Pink,
It is “mein Freund wird”....
Nothing worse than Brits trying German...(apart from Brits claiming that for St.Anton chains are unnecessary 100%)
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Nothing worse than Brits trying German...
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That's not a universal sentiment. Whenever I spoke my O level German, whether in Germany or Austria, I was always gratified by how very polite and appreciative the response was.
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FAQ
it’s confusing...Duolingo seems to go on an awful lot about we/you/they are men/women/girls/boys...been at it sodding ages & still no clue re the important restaurant/ski/beer stuff)
