We ended up getting a great rate for the weekend at Edelweiss Lodge and resort (25% off your room rate plus free breakfast). We drove down on Saturday...that was our first mistake. Garmisch or anywhere in that region is crazy this time of year with ski-vacationers. People come from all over to ski the Alps and we didn't predict the traffic mess we ended up in. There are 3 main roads that all converge into one about 35 miles outside of Garmisch. It bottle-necks leaving those on the road stranded with no hope of turning around. It took us 4 hours to go 45 miles....making the normal 4 hour trip take 11 hours!! We will not be taking the Austria-route again. We took the Munich route home and although it says it tacks on 2 hours to your trip...it is well worth it when you know at least you'll be moving.
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| Authentic German Stau: We sat here FOREVER!! |
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| At one point we took an exit and I had to get this shot |
We arrived at the hotel and went straight to bed...in fact, Ryan was asleep in the lobby as I was checking us in :-)
The next morning we knew it was going to be wet since it had starting raining on our drive down. Skiing was not going to be the best option so we planned on sledding in the morning and an afternoon of swimming.
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| Dylan and Ryan just outside the German ski area |
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| As you can see it was pretty warm outside |
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| What a view! |
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| Ryan sitting in the lobby at Edelweiss |
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| This is the view we had from our hotel room |
The next day we were fired up to go skiing!! We signed the boys up for lessons. The lesson is from 9-3 and costs just $99. Well worth it!
Gabe and I hit the slopes...
I have to admit...the first run was a little scary...it's been over 8 years since I have skied...
But just like riding a bike, it comes back to you...
Bucket-list - Ski the Alps! - CHECK!
We don't know how to say "Can you take our photo?" in German...lol!
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| Self-portrait |
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| Kids were wet but happy! |
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| Even Ryry was a trooper |
Here's video of what they learned:
Dylan:
Ryan:
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| The sun makes an appearance |
And after a day of skiing we treated ourselves to a much deserved beverage :-)
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