 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi
Trying to convince my gf to come for a week on one of her first ski trips.
Any advice on things to do if she doesnt like the skiing?
Thanks!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@jicjoc, I assume you mean St. Anton am Arlberg. Not really the best choice for your gf's first ski trip as it is not an easy resort for beginners, and there is not a whole lot to do if you don't ski - although the wellness spa is nice.
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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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Drinking and a pop to the pool. That's about it. Ski school should be top priority
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@jicjoc, pop on the train to Vienna and go shopping?
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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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@red 27, If he sends her to Vienna on the train, he'll have plenty of time to ski as it's nearly 6 hours from St. Anton.
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| jicjoc wrote: |
Hi
Trying to convince my gf to come for a week on one of her first ski trips.
Any advice on things to do if she doesnt like the skiing?
Thanks! |
Public pool with sauna but expect lots of nudity
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Plenty of young guys to hang out with who are willing to show her a good time. 
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The first time I went to st Anton we shared a chalet with a group of Australians, after a couple days skiing (or strictly speaking waiting in lift queues) they gave up and started serious drinking. They would come back in time for breakfast, sleep all day and then start partying again early afternoon.
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Day trip to Innsbruck?
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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| quinton wrote: |
| If he sends her to Vienna on the train, he'll have plenty of time to ski as it's nearly 6 hours from St. Anton. |
Perfect! 
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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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Having bust 2 knee ligaments on day one last time I was there, I can confirm that there is indeed very little for the non-skier in St Anton itself!
As has already been mentioned, the train service is good for days out (Innsbruck is probably the pick) but the trains can get crowded at times. At least with my crutches and leg brace I was offered a seat!
Don't forget Lech and Zurs are just a short bus ride away. Beautifully manicured pistes and upmarket bars and shops. If the gf doesn't like skiing there, then you're probably fighting a losing battle!
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@bertie bassett, Don't know about the sauna, but the pool area is not nude....it's great.
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You know it makes sense.
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Innsbruck is certainly great for a day trip or two... We also stopped in Feldkirch on the way back to Zurich and spent a few hours there. Not that much to see/do, but the town is cute, and there is a castle to explore.
As to activities in St Anton itself, there are only 2 things that people go there to do- ski and party. On my trip there we had a non-skiing friend join us for a day, and she spent the morning sleeping in, and then took the bus up to Moosewirt in the afternoon to meet up with us, followed by additional partying in St Anton proper. She loved it!
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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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I've just spent the past couple of days in Anton with my family, 3 members don't ski. They headed up one of the lifts and sat enjoying the sun watching skiiers going past for an hour or so (you can get a foot passenger lift ticket, they went up Gampen, but Rendl and Galzig/Valluga are also possibilities), went for a walk round town (and tried a few schnapps/liqueurs in the shop in the middle of town) and back along the old railway, they also went for a walk along the Verwall valley. We stayed in a hotel with a hot tub and wellness area so they made use of that once it opened 3/3:30pm. Also went ice skating for an hour or so outside the Wellness centre. Other suggestions, had they had the time, were bus/car (they had a hire car) to Lech where there are plenty of cleared walking paths too, and a look round the town, day trip to Innsbruck/Feldkirch/Bregenz or similar, bowling/climbing at the ArlRock centre or a day at the welllness centre swimming/sauna/relaxing.
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Poster: A snowHead
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@Sitter, yep, there's loads to do.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Thanks guys
3 weeks to go...
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