European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - February 27, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Krimm gentle slopes dramatic Falls by Ron Mckinney staff writer if Innsbruck is an Alpine Metropolis then certainly the Krimmel area in the Eastern Boundary of Austria s Tirol Ian Region is As Backwoods As one can get. The Hoch Krimmel ski area is ideally suited for the beginner or intermediate skier who wants to learn on the austrian Alps without facing the frightening Prospect of skiing off a Cliff. Instead consider the dozen ski runs a of which Only one is a Black run a As an Ideal training area for beginner skiers or a decent tuneup for intermediates. No worries about fighting the crowds Here a or for paying Steep prices for a room. Not even the slopes Are Steep Here. The Graceful Hills at the Hoch Krimmel resort provide a gentle Glide right Down to one of the ski area s two hotels a the Alpen Gasthoff Filstein. You can ski practically to the front door of this neat three Star hotel which has modern facilities within a reasonable Price Range. The restaurant at the base of the slopes offers tasty meals for the Between skiing Breaks. Rum Steak with French Fries and a salad goes for 120 schillings about $10.50 a Ham Omelette runs for 65 schillings. Soup prices Range from 22 to 45 schillings. For dinner locals suggest a 10-minute walk to the Paffen in cellos but they warn that reservations Are sometimes necessary. However if you re looking for a Jet set discotheque to get Loose after a Long Day on the slopes forget it. Krimmel is not to be confused with Innsbruck or kit Buhel where the nightlife can be As Active As the daytime ski slopes. The most stimulating activity in this Region where skis Aren t attached to your feet is a walk along a Snow packed path to View the Krimmel waterfalls. The Falls Are set in an isolated Valley just below the Hoch Krimmel ski area but it s still a half hour drive Down a Steep winding Mountain Road that usually remains Snow covered during the Winter months. From the parking lot it s a 10-minute walk to the Bottom of the Falls. Even in the midst of Winter the Falls Are breathtaking with a backdrop of Snow piled 2 feet deep and Pine Trees painted a solid White. The constant Rush of the Krimmel River dropping 1,250 feet Over three sections produces a soothing Roar even in the frigid weather. It s a stunning contrast the Thunder of the waterfalls breaking the Tranquility of a peaceful Countryside set in Snow. A amps Ken George even in Winter the Krimmel Falls has plenty of water. Above ski students Glide Down a Hoch Krimmel slope. The Krimmel waterfalls and Winter s cold Combine to create a work of Beauty in Snow and ice. A amps Ken George february 27, 1992 stripes Magazine 5