European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - January 18, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse Sunday january 18, 1987 the stars and stripes Wil Flecken slope offers Good runs for skiers Money Bureau Wil Flecken Germany skied Wildel Coliet. He Best kept secret a bumper Slicker reads. Bui whew kind crowds Liing that the bumper sticker lies. On the weekends i can aspect any where from 300 1o 500 people each Day and hat s about capacity for the 700-Yard slope said Richard Dutson ski area manager. Weekdays Aren t crowded maybe 50 to 75 skiers up Here so you can get a whole lot of rims in Dulson said. The Wil Flecken military Community s outdoor recreation Branch runs the ski slope for . Military. Depart ment of defense civilians family Mem Bers accompanied guests and nato troops. Ii provides them with recreational ski ing and lessons As Well As ski raining far . Units with approval by 7th army training come recreational skiing is available tues Day through sunday and features special programs including races during the Short season typical in the Rhoun mountains. Last year the season was Only 42 Days Dutson said. The facility was left Short staffed this season when army regulations More strictly enforced this year pre vented the Branch from hiring German instructors until the instructors could prove they had personal liability insurance. Dutson syst allowed Jan. 4 to hire four american instructors to handle recreational ski lessons. He also met with a potential insurance agent giving Hope the ski area will have a full instruction staff within the next week. Although not As Papular As Alpine ski slopes the Wila Tecken ski area has a lol to offer . Skiers Dulson said. Besides annual invitational and Community ski races we have tube races and Sii Bob races Dulson said. This year he also is planning a Gruch Thon race Jan. 24, which combines Cross coun try skiing snowshoeing and pulling a loaded Toboggan. Al is within an hour s drive of Many military communities in Bavaria is Mil crowded on weekdays has a slope begin ners can handle but with Short intermediate and expert trails at the top offers rental equipment and a ski Lodge with Smalt Kitchen and fireplace and is near several other German slopes and Cross country rails. Several Small inns in nearby towns offer rooms costing 20 to 30 Marks is i 116he said. Military ski training normally does not conflict with recreational skiing Dutson said. Most training begins at b . And lasts one Day for either Cross country or downhill instruction. A four Day program will teach both types of skiing and can include a Biath Lon combining Cross country skiing an marksmanship if the unit wants it Dut son said. The Wil Flecken ski area built on the site where the town of Kippel Bach once stood is open for recreational skiing tuesday thursday and sunday from 9 . To i ., wednesday arid Friday from i to 9 And saturday from 9 . To 9p.m. Lift tickets Cost $3.50 for half Day ses Sions or 56 for All Day. The ski area has a to bar lift and rope Tow. Downhill ski equipment rents for $5and Cross country equipment for j4, the ski Todge Sens some ski equip ment such As Caps gloves goggles and jackets. Items on the limited menu Range from Candy to bratwurst Chick in nuggets and Steak sandwiches Cost ing st.75. 513 photo by omd Mio the Sun hangs Low in the Wlbur sky Palling parts of the dupe in Shadow. To gel to wild Flecken ski area from Wuerzburg take autobahn 7 North to Ward Kasil. Bait a the bad Bruecke Nau Usma Wil Flecken sign. Follow the signs to Wil Flecken then drive through the town to Highway 279. Turn left on 279 toward Versfeld and look for the ski area Entrance on the left Side of the Road just past the Schwede Schanze guest or tour by of tvs boy left skiers of All sizes dressed for
