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Monday 6 SEPT. 2010
7 PM
Alpenvereinshaus OeAV Section Austria Rotenturmstr, 14. Follow signs to meeting room "Saal 1". See the link below for a map.
12 Aug 2010
Vienna, all Austria and World Weather
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Alpine Club Vienna
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The Alpine Club Vienna – a
branch of the Alpine
Federation OEAV, Section Austria – is
a club that provides English speaking people
living in Vienna to “get outside and get
involved” in Austria. The group was founded
in 1995, bringing together two groups of
people. Non natives to Austria whose German
is not quite where they would like it to
be, and Natives of Austria who enjoy an
English Speaking Club. In a true win-win
situation, these two sides meet and explore
what the Alpine environment offers, mutually
sharing a love and commitment to the outdoors.
Regular meetings and events are the backbone
of the club, and spontaneous events add even
more opportunities to get outside and get
involved. The club is formed from 100% volunteers
and works with a “friends inviting friends” guiding
principle. We are not tour guides, and we
do not offer our services for a fee. However,
we can bring you into contact with individuals
who do just this.
Each leader agrees to lead one or more events throughout the year. They plan it, and share their experience with the rest of us. |
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Latest
Club News
AUGUST MEETING & PRESENTATION
Tales of a Hut Manager
By: Michael Merstallinger
In the summer of 1995, a big dream came true. Along with two friends of mine,
I managed the Salmhütte for one season. This ran from near the end of June
with snow surrounding the hut, until the end of September. After this very impressive experience , I stayed in contact with the hut by becoming the “Hüttenwart”. This voluntary position for the Alpenverein is the link between the hut renter and the Alpenverein.
As a visitor, you come into friendly surroundings for a meal and a bed. I will show
you the beautiful scenery surrounding the hut along with an ascent of the
Grossglockner. I will also explain all the intricacies of providing this service when
the hut is far away from the next street and a supermarket.
31 Jul 2010
JULY MEETING & PRESENTATION
Wind River Range –Wyoming USA
Bridger and Fitzpatrick Wilderness Areas
By: Jack Curtin
This 13 day trip began at 28oo metres, crossed over the Continental Divide, then reached the summit of Mount Quintet at 3655 metres. The party of six continued north past the spectacular Brown Cliffs-Alpine Lakes area with several snow bridges, over Knife Point Glacier to Indian Pass at 3800 metres. Descending slowly toward our starting point, we could see the highest point in Wyoming, Gannett Peak (4208).
We saw only one other person during this solitary trip, but abundant wildlife and absolutely stunning scenery.
01 Jul 2010
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Group News
UPCOMING EVENTS -- Trip Sheet links
Trip sheets for events can be found by clicking on the TS after each entry below or on the "events/current-events" page for a complete listing for the year.
5-12 August -- Karnischer Hoehenweg Hut-to-Hut Trek. All the details can be found on the trip sheet. click here TS
The weather was great and the scenery spectacular! Too bad you didn't join us on this trip...Karo, Hal, Roger, & Ron.
4-5 SEPT. new Ötscher via Rauher Kamm Details see TS
THE AUGUST PRESENTATION WAS one of the most interesting and fascinating ones we've had. We will reschedule it again for next year when even more people can find out what is behind that cold beer and a place to sleep at a mountain hut. Visit the hut web site http://www.salmhuette.at/ --on the right side is the button for the english version.
2010-08-13 jc
02 Jun 2010
KARNISCHER HOEHENWEG Hut-to-Hut Trek
Multiday hut-to-hut alpine tour closely following the ridge of the Karnische Alpen; from Sillian to Plöckenpaß (west to east). The Karnische Alpen are situated on the border between Austria and Italy, between the Lienzer Dolomiten and Dolomites. The hike offers great panoramic views to the Dolomites, Großglockner, Großvenediger etc.. The daily stages lead along walkways in alpine and high alpine terrain, offering spectacular mountain views. The route avoids crossing glaciers and rock passages requiring rope to climb.
5-12 August 2010. See more on the trip sheet TS
21 Jul 2010 jc
24 Apr 2009
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