Did I mention there was a tram right to the top of the largest peak in the region at 3433m?.. Staying at our B&B next to a 12ft. wide cobblestone street, in the shadows of a historic church with a very loud and convenient bell that chimes every fifteen minutes, we scope out lines to bust into. Arriving at the top, we see some of the sketchiest aspects, basically ever. As this mountain is still glaciated, crevasse danger was a major concern. Solid ice aspects would sneak up on roll overs, only to be rail slid by David and Tyson. One in particular was about 45 feet long on a 45-degree slop above some gnarly rock exposure. Look for Derek’s shot in Powder and powder.com.

Tom and Alex, opted to boot up a knife ridge that lead to a very technical entrance to a 1500 ft. pow tube right down the center of the peak under the tram. The rest of the day was spent shooting some mini golf for still shots and B-roll; the off to Apres which is more popular than skiing here; we’re not complaining.

The lifestyle here is absolutely incredible. Staying in a village just outside downtown, there is a very authentic feel to this area. There are very old buildings, and local shops in the most random of places. Which is accordingly a vast difference from a few clicks down the road where I saw four Bentleys and two Fantoms in a matter of minutes while strolling through the city with Tyson and Derek.

Now taking a day off to catch up on some video blogs for all of you, we are going to work today, and pack up for the train ride to St. Anton, Austria (and get away from this damn church bell). Now closing a chapter on the trip, we thank Liberty Skis and Tom Winter Media for this opportunity. Parting ways with Derek going back to the states, David and Alex going backpack slumming around the most expensive cities in Europe, and Tom going to race an 8,000 ft. vert Chinese Downhill in Le Grave, France. Tyson are keeping the Two Plank train running straight to Austria.

For now we climbed the latter, which leads to restricted roof access (come on, you can’t tell us not to do something and expects us to abide), and editing photos overlooking the catching town of St. Mortiz. We’re out to go send Switzerland off in traditional Après style. More from there and watch for the Swiss Alps video blog hitting this week.

Schoolhouse Square

The VW Touraeg

The highest Spot around

This entry was posted on Monday, March 31st, 2008 at 9:14 am and is filed under TwoPlank Blog & News Archive.