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I'm in Engelberg with the SCGB (a Ski Freshtracks off-piste week) 25-30 Jan, but staying on for the weekend, leaving Sun mid pm. Anyone else there who fancies meeting up?
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hi GrahamN i am planning to be there with my friend Matt so would be good to meet up for a ski
just trying to sort out accom at the moment, is there anywhere well priced and close to the lift that you can recommend?
we're heading home on sunday via zurich so might be able to give you a lift back to the airport if you need it
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Ooh good.
I'm staying in the Youth Hostel for the Sat night. I think it's fairly close to the lift, but a bit of a walk from the bus station. Dorm bed was CHF36, but with CHF11 supplements for non-member staying only 1 night. With 2 of you I would guess a hotel would be more affordable. The SCGB group is staying in the Schweizerhof, close to the bus station. I was quoted about £100 for an extension, but that was pretty much the same as for 2 people. I've never been there before so have no local knowledge. I think kitenski is a bit of an Engelberg old hand, so he may have better advice for you. Ah just remembered I picked up a directory of cheap Swiss hotels a few weeks ago, I'll see if I can find it and post later.
For the return I'm on the 19:00 BA flight to LGW. I have a Swiss Transfer Ticket, so don't actually need a lift, but if we're heading for the same flight, it may end up more convenient - although I guess luggage may be an issue. Thanks for the offer.
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| Roger C wrote: |
hi GrahamN i am planning to be there with my friend Matt so would be good to meet up for a ski
just trying to sort out accom at the moment, is there anywhere well priced and close to the lift that you can recommend?
we're heading home on sunday via zurich so might be able to give you a lift back to the airport if you need it |
I've stayed here the past 2 years, very close to the lift, 10min stroll into town, naked sauna/steam rooms...
http://www.cathrin-engelberg.ch/
A friend stayed here, which was closer to town,cheaper and he said it was fine, but further from the lifts...
Hotel Alpina
Erlenweg 34
6390 Engelberg, Switzerland
041 637 13 40
041 637 45 49 - Fax
This year I'm trying somewhere else that's quieter than Engelberg....
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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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Right on cue 
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I've stayed at the Hotel Bellevue. It was cheap for a double room/shared bath. Also convenient being across the street from the train station. It can be a little loud as the Yucatan bar is on the ground floor, and the hotel itself seems to be completely full of Swedes (not unlike the rest of Engelberg, though).
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Roger C, Cathrin is good and 3 min walk from the lift if you cut through the houses. It is an obvious path. Andrea will sort out the lift pass for you as well and it will it waiting at the desk for you in the morning. The pass is electronic and you can get the Swiss version of Carre Niege..altho' I can't recall what they call it...
Everyone ends up at the Yucatan for apre by the station....or the big hotels
Slopes to enjoy mostly all end up on the bottom half of the glacier...the Klein Sulz friom Jochstok..or the Gros Sulz from Titlis..you will need to navigate the top crevasses and the ice ridge which aren't a problem in good snow. Galtiberg is a must if you have the conditions and I'd think you'd want a guide. The Laub is good but watch out for the fence at the bottom if gunning it..which you have to do to reach the restro. If you eat there...he might give you a lift back to the gondola..and this is worth it as it is an ugly walk...
Another nice pitch is under or round the top Jochstock chair..and into the valley and the lake...or you can hike up the big face that is off to the right of the chair and afew hundred mtrs higher.....it is right in front of you..it may of may not have tracks but it is an obviuos col to stomp...expect 35-45 mins and admire your tracks everytime you use that chair...
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off to Engelberg tomorrow night 
GrahamN hopefully see you on Sat morning
eventually got some accomodation booked today, hotel Bellvue by the station, hope it's ok
i'm expecting the resort to be busy as all the other hotels seemed full.......
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Any trip reports? I'm off there in 10 sleeps time
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Roger C, nice one - thanks for that.
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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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Sounds like a good trip, the Laub has been shut on both my trips there 
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Ray Zorro no probs, was a good excuse to try and remember all those runs
kitenski, that's a pity, but a good excuse to go back anyway!
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You know it makes sense.
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FAQ
A couple more runs I cant remember then skied back down and headed for the Eden Bar (4-6pm happy hour, half price beer - nice!)
