European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - October 23, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse A bit of americana in Europe a by Ron Mckinney staff writer arc facilities in Garmisch Are at the base of the Zug Spitze Germany a highest Peak. A amps the ski areas at the armed forces recreation centers in Garmisch and Chi Emsee Germany offer american conveniences in the splendor of the Alps. Group or individual ski lessons in English and accommodations in american hotels Are available for military members retirees and department of defense civilians at Low rates. A the Best Deal going for beginner skiing is with the ski weeks Quot said Leigh a shred Quot Plowman an eight year arc ski school teacher at Garmisch. A you can t touch that anywhere in the the ski week opportunities some As Low As $79, Range from rigorous programs for expert skiers to less demanding programs for beginners. But you Don t have to participate in a ski package to hit the slopes from Garmisch or Chi Emsee. Arc still is negotiating with the German ski areas on this year s daily lift ticket prices which include the train ride at Garmisch but the rates can be expected to be close to last year s High season rates which ranged from $18 at Garmisch s Oste Felder ski area to $25 at the Zug Spitze. At Chi Emsee skiers can buy a $5 bus ticket to the Wink Mooski area and ski into Stie Platte Austria. The lift pass which is Good for both ski areas Cost about 36 Marks $22 last year said Al Warren Chi Emsee s recreation manager. A skiers can choose from five ski areas in Garmisch the Zug Spitze Oste Felder Hausberg Wank and Eckbauer. A there s something for everyone at each area whether you re a beginner or expert a a Plowman said. Through the Trees skiing and off Trail runs Are Steep and challenging at All the ski areas at Garmisch Plowman said. The Best moguls Are on the Zug Spitze and the Oste Felder hey skiers be careful out there by Ron Mckinney staff writer if the europeans Aren t intimidating enough on the autobahn try sharing a ski slope with them. Europeans ski considerably faster on their Home slopes than do most americans and the reason is simple a it is allowed. It All comes Down to lawsuits basically. Ski areas in the United states can be held liable for accidents on the slopes and the care of injured skiers said Rusty Martin a spokesman for Snowbird resort in Utah. Therefore the ski lodges hire More ski Pat rollers to administer first Aid and pull tickets from unsafe skiers. Rick Heller a 13-year armed forces recreation Center ski patrolled said that ski areas in the states employ twice As Many Pat rollers As those in Europe. And some places like Vail and Aspen colo., triple the ski police. A the skier has Many More rules and regulations to follow Quot in the states said Heller who has skied throughout the states. Martin said that on Busy weekends up to 35 ski Pat rollers May be on the Snowbird resort slopes at any Given time. A you won t see that anywhere in Europe Quot said Dick Reppard who was the director of the International division of the National ski patrol system inc. For 20 years before retiring two years ago. Reppard said that about eight to 10 Pat rollers would be on a european ski area comparable in Sie to Snowbird. Quot the european skiers mentality is that they Don t want to be regulated Quot he said. Reppard said that in Europe the Legal Assumption of risk is on the part of the skier. Skiers Bear the Brunt of lawsuits for accidents they cause. For Protection skiers can buy year Long ski insurance the Best cruising runs of the Hausberg and the Zug Spitze. Quot if conditions were perfect i d have to say the Wank is the Best place to ski because not too Many people go then Quot said Rick Heller a 15-year Garmisch ski patrolled. Garmisch also offers a few ski specials. Night skiing takes place at Hausberg on thursday and saturday nights. I it Rich Light skiing is available it Hausberg with the last Cable car ride up the ski area. Other specials include night sledding when conditions allow and ski hut hopping with stops at each of the huts Lor refreshments. Through Dag the1 German automobile club for 43 Marks about $26 a person or 85 Marks about $52 Tor the family. Arc skiers need not worry about the liability insurance said Kevin Dixon the arc spokesman. They Are covered whenever they participate in an arc ski school or it they Purchase lift tickets through arc he said. Skiers in America also Are not allowed to leave the trails unless the off Trail area is first cleared by the resort. But tin it be rules and regulations Don t apply in Europe. Skiers Are free to leave the marked trails and Dart Between the Trees or they May practice their downhill racing. That takes the Quot police Quot duty out of the ski patrolled s Job description. Quot the ski patrol Over Here can t pull the tickets Quot i Leller said. Quot if he sees someone skiing wild or Cray Hei an say something to them but he has no right instead european ski Pat rollers Are on the slopes mainly to assist anyone who is injured. And that makes it an open season on the slopes to practice those world cup move s. Quot when the world cup comes tog Armish look out Quot said Leigh Quot shred Quot Plowman who has l Een giving ski lessons and serving on patrols Tor eight years with the arc in Garmisch Germany. Quot because everyone thinks they re in the race. I hey think they re their fault write ers. Water Hing every gone Glt it ing by a i fast just gets them Plowman said that while1 skiing is taster in eur Ltd a the Good skiers toll it a the skier s code and stay within their ability. That is they a it i i a ideals. None get this Means that less experienced skiers so my i Don football pads and expo t Roget hammered. Quot a lot of people Are very c conservative too Quot i tellers no. Quot not everybody is out to have fun just by blasting i in the slopes As fast Asp Gissibl is it me Pelt it ple like to take their t Imo and mgt sey it and it a n like Thev do in the arc hotel room rates Are based on rank. Double rooms run from $30 to $52. Chill care is available monday through Friday at both arc locations although reservations must be made. People who done to ski May be interested in the Tennis school photography a it Rush it a and a variety of Tours. Travel to Garmisch can be made Lessil Licule through the use of the German Bun Desbah. Reduced Rale train tickets Are available for round trips by patrons who have confirmed bookings at Ahac hotels. I he tickets Are offered through Sato offices at a savings of up to 40 programs the armed forces recreation centers in Chiem Seo and Garmisch Germany Otter those programs downhill ski week $99 during the High season dec 15 to March 28 at Chomsee Jan. 5 to april 10 at Garmisch Tor five Days of skiing. Includes two daily instructional periods of two hours each lift passes clothing and equipment local transportation to and from the slopes and an awards ceremony. Cross country ski week a $79 Lor five Days including clothing and equipment local transportation and mementos. At Chi Emsee Jan. 5-March 28 and at Garmisch Jan 5 March 20. Ski a tune up Quot special $69 Early season version Chiem Seo dec. 2-13 and Garmisch Doc. 2-20, depending on Snow of the downhill ski Wook. Ski Austria week $159 for five Days of austrian skiing for intermediate to expert skiers. Twelve to 15-year-Olds must be accompanied by an adult includes guide lift passes clothing and equipment local transportation and mementos also available on a daily basis. Ski Austria combo $ 159 for two Days of lessons Lor into mediate and Export skiers followed by to tire Days of skiing m Austria. Otherwise same As ski Austria week. Ski kids sports Sefc $79 package Tor five Days of skiing for 5 to 7-Yoar old children includes instruction clothing and equipment local transportation snacks and an awards ceremony. Just for kids $79 program of varied activities at Garmisch for 5 to 13 year old children including Cross country skiing sledding. Cable car rides swimming ice skating and arts and crafts Price also includes equipment lunches and snacks Entrance Loos and a souvenir Telephone numbers Chi Emsee individual or group reservations. Et3 441 2355 or civilian 08051 8031 72. Louis. 441 2570 or 08051-803171, recreation sports office. 08051 803167, and child Caro. 08051 803713 Garmisch individual reservations. E i s 440 2575 or civilian 08821750575. Group reservations. 440 2860/2861 or 08821 74367. Hausberg logo. 440 2548 or 08821 750548, ski school. 440 2644 or 08821 750644. Just for kids reservations. 440 2751 or 08821 71620, child care Center. 440 2684 or 08821 750684. Mountain sports 440 2591 or 08821 52066. Tours. 440 2546 or 0882 1 750546 the Toni f 2.1, 1991 3
