Après-uphill, Mutterer Alm, Austria, name that pastry!
Backcountry snow conditions may not be ultimate right now in the Austrian alps, but ski tourers get after it anyhow. To stay in shape, uphilling after work is a huge trend. We joined Werner Koch of Contour Skins for a jaunt up Mutterer Alm. Under a rising full moon, we skinned about 1500m to their slopeside restaurant.
Kasespaetzle and climbing skin discussions — a lovely way to spend an evening.
Ski resorts around Innsbruck work together to accommodate the tsunami of evening skiers. Austrian law allows everyone access to terrain so theoretically, you can uphill anytime. Mountain restaurants manage crowds by alternating the nights they are open. Mutterer Alm is open on Wednesday evening and an average of 1,800 uphillers drop in for dinner. Our evening meal was incredibly delicious, served fast and the dessert, mouthwateringly memorable.
Mutterer Alm chef making sure his guests are happy.
Recap of WildSnow posts for the week: January 5 – January 9, 2015:
40 Below Zero C, Antarctica — Vinson — Gear
G3 ION Family Plan — Good Looking Cousins Join the Party
Austrian Ski Tour — Langer Grund
New Dynafit Boots, Bindings, Skis for 2015/2016
WildSnow Girl, Lisa Dawson, is the luckiest girl in the world. Also known as Mrs. WildSnow.com, she tests whatever gear she wants. She gives the WildSnow family of websites the feminine voice.
