European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 22, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse and thrills at arc outdoor fun at the armed forces recreation centers in Garmisch and Chi Emsee by Ron Mckinney staff write Garmisch Parten Kirchen is one of those picture perfect towns surrounded by the mountains of Bavaria in Southern Germany. It s the kind of place where you could spend hours sitting in an outdoor cafe sipping a Cool Beer watching the people and admiring the scenery. -1 that is until you discover the action packed excitement offered at the armed forces recreation Center located right amid All the Mountain splendor. Then you la be Temple to leave the sitting for another Timeon another place. You might be daring enough to try hang gliding White water rafting or Rock climbing. If that s too much excitement you can Settle for canoeing Mountain biking or hiking. Or How about Tennis or Golf arc has facilities in two locations in Bavaria a Garmisch and Chi Emsee which sits on the shores of Germany s largest it Lake. J a arc no longer has facilities in Berchtesgaden Germany. These have is ism or vhf coif is one of arc s summer sports. Been taken Over by . Army Europe. But in Chi Emsee and Garmisch arc has a full Agenda of summer offerings plus hotels that offer reasonable a a a accommodations. Quot there s a that we re always booked said Sallie Weisel arc s director of sales. Quot we typically fill tip about three months ahead but that Means we re close to full capacity. Whenever Book up meaning people constantly cancel their Weisel suggested that you be persistent and keep calling Back. Quot you should eventually get the Date you want through cancellations Quot she said. A Wei set also suggested that More people should consider visiting Southern Bavaria in september and october when hotel rooms Are plentiful and the weather is usually at its staying in Garmisch try White water rafting on Austria s River inh. Thrill at a ride that features cold water spraying on your face and a raft Tilting nearly 60 degrees As it navigates the rapids. Does it sound a Little too adventurous for the entire family dangerous perhaps not so says the head training instructor among the guides at arc Garmisch. Quot we be never had a serious injury in the eight years i be been Here Quot said Leigh Quot shred Quot Plowman. Quot scared a couple times but not Plowman said the raft guides Are Well a trained in every aspect and that it is unlikely that a raft would flip Over. In a summer two or three May tip Over Quot he the guides provide and Quot paddle and stroke demonstrations. And if that does t work groups Are encouraged to perform a very serious and extremely important dance ritual to appease the often angry River god. A a with that accomplished there s not much of a Chance for a raft to overturn. Much to the dismay of a group of Canadian seventh graders from Lahr Germany. Athe two hour raft ride was the highlight of the Canadian youngsters five a. Day excursion into Southern Bavaria that include swimming Mountain biking along the Loisch River hiking a Gorge and a sightseeing. Other water sports Quot offered by arc Garmisch include canoeing and kayaking. The latter act Vity usually does get you wet with a Dunk in the River. Among the Canoe trips is a four to five hour float Down the Loisch River which is Ideal for the family. Quot it takes a bit of a a heartier person to kayak rather than Canoe Quot Plowman said. Quot it offers a j Challenge for the White Waters of Bavaria jus yourself and a a group of youngsters enjoy a wet rafting Outing in Austria. Callaghan admitted that when she. Accepted the Challenge to join the seventh graders annual trip she did t quite know what she was getting into. But she tackled the Bike ride and passed with a solid Quot a Quot after climbing a Short _ ascent at the Side of a Mountain skimming through an 8-foot-wide Creek and negotiating her Way Down a Rocky i Don t exorcise at nil on a regular basis Quot said Callaghan who is trim and feels that she is not in bad shape for her Abc Quot someone who is As out of condition As i am could manage just Fine Quot she said of the Novice Bike Trail. "1 found the walk up the Hill to Noibe Hanstein nearby Castle _ harder Quot j bikers can either take guided ours or rent their equipment and fend for themselves on the Many biking trails in and around Garmisch. Even if summer rainfall Dampens the. Mood a bit it does t Slop the golfers from Chipping away at the arc Golf course. Jeff Yandell from Munich did t mind the rain when his beginner s Golf week started in Early May 1 Quot this is great. Eventually when i learn How to Golf i won t have an excuse when i play in the rain. Later on in he week. Well learn How to Golf in the Sun Quot Sandej _ Tennis Camps Are also offered on the Day i courts and indoor fac lilies at Garmisch. Extensive mountaineering courses a including Rock climbing and Alpine trekking Are on the Agenda for the summer. Quot it s you against the Mountain and nature Quot Plowman said. For these courses Plowman suggests 1 participants be in decent physical condition and possess the will to learn. There Are some outdoor Challenge a programs designed for military units. Hikes Range from easy two hour. Courses to five Day trips. They provide an excellent Opportunity to sight wildlife continued on Page 14 Ewan Cameron gives instruction in windsurfing at arc Chi Emsee Mountain biking is another of the More popular summer outdoor activities at Garmisch. A a Quot Quot Plowman who has raced in world class Mountain Bike competitions said they offer programs that fit the needs of different ability Levels from Novice trails that do not require previous training to trails that will Challenge racers who Are in training. It Quot we re very flexible Quot Plowman said Quot whether they re a racer or a beginner we be got someone to take them out and show them a Good . Carolyn Callaghan a 43-year-old teacher at the Lahr senior school did a nothing to prepare herself for the 37-Kilometer ride along the Loisch River that she took with her Canadian students. May 22 1991 stars and stripes travel Europe 13
