Wednesday, 15 February 2012 17:29

Day 4: White Out in Zauchensee

Day four dawned overcast, snowing and windy. We headed up to Zauchensee for the day. Everyone had entered into the fun of Fancy Dress day and we certainly brightened the day for everyone on the slopes. Many of us were asked for photos and lots of people were commenting throughout the day. The outfits included a bunch of bananas, a number of Where’s Wally, Mario and Luigi, a Scotsman, a Mexican, Banana Man, Maid Marion, a parrot, Hula girls, a cow, Harry Potter, Batman and Robin a cowboy and his horse and a colony of penguins to name but a few!

 

All groups skied in difficult conditions with strong wind blowing fresh snow covering tracks as soon as they were made. Group one skied at a more sedate pace considering the conditions but still managed to take in blacks, and reds around the resort. Groups two and three stuck mainly to reds and blues trying to stay out of the wind on the more sheltered runs. Group four practised their technique on the cruisey blue coping well with the fresh snow.

Many stops were made for hot chocolate and we all had a good long lunch. With some of the lifts closed due to the wind we had limited runs to choose from in the afternoon. It was a short afternoon as children were cold and wet from all the snow. We finished the day with a red run for all the groups together. This made a good photo opportunity for Mr Rowe who managed to snap a few through the falling snow.

We returned to the hotel for a little down time and a short revision session for the Yr 10 and 11’s. After dinner we are heading out to do some ice bowling, a little like curling we think!!

Hope you enjoy the photos from the day!

 


 

Note from Geek - actually shortly after this was written we had to cancel the ice bowling as the weather deteriorated and there was no guarantee that if we had gone that we could have got back. The students therefore had a bit of unscheduled social time and I managed to catch up on editing and uploading photos. Swings and roundabouts...

Last modified on Friday, 04 May 2012 11:28

19 comments

  • Comment Link sheila Thursday, 16 February 2012 19:08 posted by sheila

    Hey Joel, you all look you are having a great time, top bananas!!!
    Looking forward to you coming home, love Mum, Dad and Garyn xxxx

  • Comment Link Amanda Harris Thursday, 16 February 2012 16:51 posted by Amanda Harris

    Yay Rebecca you too are in some photos!! thought you'd gone camera shy..or skiing too fast for the camera! Looks like you're all having a fab time...costumes look amazing! Enjoy the rest of your time there and hope you have a safe journey back. lots of of Mum & Dad xx

  • Comment Link Pat Bowley Thursday, 16 February 2012 14:18 posted by Pat Bowley

    Hi Lucy, loving the pictures, great fancy dress. Have fab last few days in the snow. Love Pat & Bri. XXX

  • Comment Link Ian Douglas Thursday, 16 February 2012 10:57 posted by Ian Douglas

    Hi Alex, just think of me at work while your putting up with skiing! Looks great even the witeouts. Remember all the skills I taught you on the slopes!
    Love Dad & Sandra

  • Comment Link Angela Cass Thursday, 16 February 2012 08:39 posted by Angela Cass

    Hi Charlotte. You all look fantastic in your fancy dress. But what weather! Loving all the photos. Lots of love Mum & Dad xxxx

  • Comment Link Debbie Martin Thursday, 16 February 2012 07:50 posted by Debbie Martin

    Top banana Alex. Glad you haven't broken anything yet! Becky Boo is missing you; Dom and Blackjack have ventured into your room!!
    Love Mum & Grandad

  • Comment Link Lisa F-W Thursday, 16 February 2012 00:15 posted by Lisa F-W

    Well Done - to everyone of you - fantastic outfit ideas and great to see all the photos. It's been really enjoyable keeping up-to-date with you (sitting here in Blighty) . It looks like it was 'hard work' putting up with that weather this p.m. & it must have been a marathon photo downloading session!
    Wishing you a great day for Thursday.
    Aaron's Mum
    x

  • Comment Link Sewells Wednesday, 15 February 2012 23:40 posted by Sewells

    Hello James, Thomas, Luke,

    We are enjoying all the photos (thankyou geek) especially when we can see your faces. Ski well! Love Mum and Dad xxx

  • Comment Link Trudi Frost Wednesday, 15 February 2012 22:17 posted by Trudi Frost

    hi Ryan, you all looked great in fancy dress, hope your having a great time.
    lots a love from all of us :)) x x x

  • Comment Link Chris Bennett Wednesday, 15 February 2012 21:58 posted by Chris Bennett

    Hi Greg
    lovin the bananas!
    looks like your having a great time!
    love Dad
    xxxxx

  • Comment Link Tracey Rowe Wednesday, 15 February 2012 20:40 posted by Tracey Rowe

    Hi Lou, you look great in your fancy dress, I am glad you are having a good time. Hope your feet don't hurt too much, love you loads mum xxx

  • Comment Link Andi Davis Wednesday, 15 February 2012 20:35 posted by Andi Davis

    Yeehaa.....Lucy Cade is in some pics!!
    Nice stack girl...very professional!!
    Us Davis's wanna see more of u lady...
    Enjoy
    Luv Andi, Nik, Beth & the boys xx

  • Comment Link Lisa Foster Wednesday, 15 February 2012 19:51 posted by Lisa Foster

    Wow, some great action shots today despite the conditions! Glad you entered into the spirit of things and wore your fancy dress. Love and miss you lots! Mum, dad and David x

  • Comment Link Georgia Gray Wednesday, 15 February 2012 19:42 posted by Georgia Gray

    Hey Ellie,
    Glad to see you put the wig on! Hope your having the best ski holiday ever! Loving using your iphone, and wearing all of your clothes and make-up!!!xxxlots of love from Georgia xxx

  • Comment Link michelle morris Wednesday, 15 February 2012 19:38 posted by michelle morris

    Hi Elle, you looked extremely chilled in your toboggan, looks great fun!
    Your bedroom is looking very bright!! Think you are going to like it loads!
    Heard from Max he is having a brill time too,
    take care little lady,
    we love you very much, Mum and Dadaman xxxx

  • Comment Link Jo Cade Wednesday, 15 February 2012 18:43 posted by Jo Cade

    Great fancy dress pics, hope the snow fall not too heavy and glad you cheered everyone up on the slopes! I am working on my tan for you loops! Enjoy the next few days on the slopes, love ya see you soon xxxx mum,dad, jack x

  • Comment Link Andi Davis Wednesday, 15 February 2012 18:05 posted by Andi Davis

    Oh my goodness you all look fantastic if a little chilly!!
    Cam...hope you've had a fab day and downed loads of hot chocolate, as I know how you love the chocolate boy!!!
    Good to see loopy Cade is in a pic at last...let's hope we see some more of her..
    Enjoy all..
    The Davis's x

  • Comment Link Alex Rowe Wednesday, 15 February 2012 17:56 posted by Alex Rowe

    Hi Dad (Mr Rowe), just to let you that I am having fun DMing today. Hope you like your fancy dress, Love Alex

  • Comment Link Angela Cass Wednesday, 15 February 2012 17:43 posted by Angela Cass

    Hi Charlotte! Lovely to see you having such a great time. We made it to Cornwall in time for breakfast. The sun is shining! Lots of love Mum & Dad xx

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