Hike to Saarbrucker Hutte in the snowline!

We took the Silvretta Hochalpinestrasse (High Alpine Road) with a dizzying number of hairpin bends today up to Silvrettasee (2030m) where the GB Rowing team were busy doing altitude training.
Went on a walk from Vermuntsee (1743m) up to the Saarbrucker Hutte at 2538m and much to Alex and Charlie's delight found ourselves above the snow line with time to throw snow balls and make snow angels.

On the way home hurtled down the very fast Alpine roller coaster at Golm which was terrifically good fun.

Felt a bit hot and sticky after all that so time for a quick dip in the scenic pool at Braz and Wiener schnitzel and chips at the pool cafe!

Vermuntsee

Charlie the mountain goat

Just keep walking!

Saarbrucker Hutte

Golm Alpine Roller Coaster

Gee, that was FAST!

Sledging in the Sierra Nevada!!

Went on a drive up into the mountains today, up incredible roads clinging to the sides of the mountains with more hairpin bends than you can shake a stick at.
There were incredible view over the valley and surrounding peaks. We drove up a bit further and who would have thought it but ended up in the snow with a bunch of kids skiing ad sledging. Despite completely inadequate attire (sundresses and crocs) we hired a sledge and off we went! Remarkably good fun despite very cold feet!!

Charlie and Alex 

Panorama looking down over the valley

Mum and Alex get some air!