"39 cadets … 5 adult instructors … destination Salzburger Sportwelt …"
After 30 hours by road and sea, we reached our destination of Küchl, a typically pretty Austrian village surrounded by the stunning Tennengebirge Mountains. Some anxious glances were exchanged at the absence of snow, but our hosts at the Hotel Mühlthaler, soon put our minds at ease with reassurances of great snow higher up on the pistes.
Day 1:
It was a weary party who nodded off on the coach to the hotel that first evening. But only a couple of short hours later the youngsters came back to life to take full advantage of the fantastic facilities at the nearby aqua baths.
Day 2:
Day 3:
The après-ski programme that evening allowed everyone to relax and enjoy the hotel facilities, play some games, watch some European Football and also have a laugh at the events of the day.
Days 4–6:
What a week it was, with the early rises, the hard physical activity on the slopes, the superb Austrian hospitality and the busy social programme. The transformation in both the cadets’ and adults’ skiing abilities was amazing. Well-deserved awards were allocated to the best skiers in each group. Of particular note being "A perfectly landed ‘360’ from Cadet Staff Sergeant Sloan." An adult instructor in the making perhaps?
Everyone agreed that this Adventurous Training Expedition was a huge success. We couldn’t have achieved it without the support of parents, family and friends who contributed to our fundraising activities, the management of Morrisons for allowing us to fundraise in their store at Anniesland, and the backing of CEO Major R Robertson. We would also like to express our gratitude to the Ulysses Trust, The Worshipful Company of Feltmakers, and the Reserve Forces and Cadets Association for their most generous donations.
Sincere thanks to all.