Winter timeThis is when the "balance" of almost everything is right perfect. Seasoned cafes and bars are mushrooming at each corner, tempting skiers by cosy alpine interior, aromas of great food and spicy gluhwein, 90 year-old local cinema theatre shows has two sessions of movies each day and the air is fulfilled by energy of wondering around several thousand skiers and snowboarders. |
When rainyInterestingly, bad weather (at least up to three days in the row, from the experience) does not affect too much joy of holidaying in the area. In a certain way it may even make it more colourful. |
Tongariro CrossingVery often we look at the morning sky and becoming tricked by the shining sun and crystal clear blue sky, - so we think we can go to the mountain with lightest set of gear, to get us speed and save some energy. In fact, on the mountain even most beautiful weather may not last, and quite severe storm can catch you unprepared and in a very wrong place. Temperature may fall dramatically, rain with strong wind may create very extreme chilly factor and here you are - you saver are only your pair of legs, and how fast you can use them. Here I'm going to write a bit of my thoughts about how we can prepare ourselves for some serious fun and minimize weather's effort to spoil it. |
