European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - October 27, 1988, Darmstadt, Hesse Afke s to nov ski an it in West Germany make in my and inexpensive to gel out on the slopes. By Norm Zeigler travel outdoor writer service members and Dod civilians can take advantage of he sometimes substantial savings available 1o skiers through 1 he armed forces recreation Center. Arc offers programs for skiers a will three of its areas in West Germany Garmisch Berchtesgaden and Chi Emsee. The arc ski season kicks off nov. 20 with ski weeks in Garmisch. The Early opening is possible because of the Glacier on the Mountain thai towers Over the town. The 9,72-Fuot Zug Spitze Germany s highest Mountain generally Good Snow from november until april. Arc Berchtesgaden and Chi Emsee Are Starling the ski season by offering excursions to Glacier areas in Austria Over the thanksgiving Holiday break nov. 2 3-27. The areas will be selected on a Dally basis depending on Snow conditions. Both programs include four Days of lift tickets transportation to ski Ari As guide and thanksgiving dinner. According to Harry Connors arc Public affairs manager Here have been no major changes in the Afke programs for the 19u-i9 ski season. There s a Little bit for everybody he says. Throughout the Winter All three areas offer ski weeks for adults and children. Some of the things included in an arc ski week Are lift tickets transportation to the slopes five Hays of instruction in English races and evening activities. Also available Are ski week packages which include lodging meal tickets and rental equipment. Arc ski weeks gel High Marks from Many who know the ski scene in Europe. Her Sealon president of Iris Heidelberg International ski club says his advice to beginners is always take a ski week More than 60,000 people a year do just that. Connors emphasizes thai while arc has programs for groups and families individual instruction is also available. Basically if a person lulls us his desire we can adjust the program for those who do not want to face the possibility of bad weather driving and traffic jams on the aul Bahns Connors strongly recommends the special arrangement Between apr and the Deutsche Bun Desbah the German Railroad. It provides for discounts on train fare of up to 40 percent for individuals who have arc Loicl reservations groups of six or More can gel discounts of up to 50 percent. It s the Best thing that s happened to the american service member since occupation Days Connors says. Tickets Are issued by arc s Central reservations office and can be obtained Only by mail. The military address is arc train sales arc sales office Apo 09053. The civilian address is arc train sales arc sales office building h12, Sheridan Cavern Gernbacker Larasse 2, 0 -8100 Garmisch Parlen Kirchen. Information on prices is available by Telephone at ets 440-2575/634 or civilian 08b21-75u725/634. For the Peak Christmas and new year s Holiday periods of dec 19-26 and dec. 27-an. 2, reservation requests at affy hotels must be made in writing from now through dec. 1. Priority is Given to those planning to stay seven nights or longer. After dec. 1, phone reservations for i he Holiday weeks Wilt be accepted As will reservations for fewer than seven nights. A $50 Deposit is required for each room requested. Visa and master charge Are accepted the address is arc Central reservations office Apo 09053 or Central reservations office Ger Nackers raise 2, d-8100 Garmisch Parl Kirthen. Some people return to arc year after year. One american skier who has been going to Carmich for 25 years says he likes it because it a a convenient combination of american facilities a pleasant town and ski slopes that Are right up there with other areas he has skied in Austria and Switzerland. Arc Garmisch and Berchtey idl n have their own slopes. At arc Chi Emsee. Chi san s Are about a 30 minute drive away. Skiers who want an extra Challenge can take advantage of arc s ski Austria program. To help make sure the slopes Are always ready for skiers arc Garmisch now has a Snow making Cannon. We use it primarily in improve on nature Connors says. There Are also plans to get Snow making equipment in Berchtesgaden. Telephone numbers Here Are some important Telephone numbers for those planning a ski vacation at arc. Arc Central reservations ets 440-2575 or in West Germany civilian of lbs 1 -750575. Arc Berchtesgaden Hole reservations Only ets 441-5623/823 or in West Germany civilian ob652 50623/823. Arc group reservations 440-2fiq or in West Germany civilian 08821 -7508go. Arc Chi Emsee ski information ets 441-263ij. Arc Chi Emsee hotel reservations ets 441 2355/396 or in Wesl Germany civilian 08051 but is arc Deutsche Bun Desbah discount information ets 440-2634/2725 or in Wesl Germany civilian q882i-75d634/72s. Arc outdoor Challenge and mountaineering 440-2591. Berchtesgaden Skytop ski Lodge ets 441-57h6. Child care information or reservations ets 441-5638 Chi Emsee ets 441 2355 Garmisch ets 440-26s4. October 27, 19bb Tori put i Glinc 11
