I’m craving delicious dumplings. The trouble is, I’m sitting in the middle of Germany. The mountains feel impossibly far away. South Tyrol is several hours away by car. But still, that’s exactly what I’d love to eat right now. To help satisfy my craving for traditional dishes at home, Raphael (a loyal YouTube subscriber) emailed me the authentic recipe from his homeland.
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When I can’t get to the mountains, I bring the mountains home to me instead. At least in terms of taste. After all, some mountain hut dishes are easy to whip up yourself. Before long, I’m standing in the kitchen. A sweet aroma hangs in the air. My mouth waters as I tear the sizzling Kaiserschmarrn into little pieces in the pan. Want to dream yourself away to the mountains too? Here’s my Kaiserschmarrn recipe for you to try at home.
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For the past few days, I've been spending my time in 35 square meters in central Munich. I enjoy the sunshine through an open window. Future hikes and excursions have been canceled for now. Like many others, I'll be spending the next few days within my own four walls. A forced break, essentially. If we want our freedom back soon, we should all stick to this break. Every one of us. That's why I have 10 tips for making the most of this newfound time.
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People often ask me how I choose the 101 best mountains. There’s no set list of criteria. Most of the time, I don’t even know beforehand that a summit will make the list. Because it’s not just about how it looks. It’s about the feeling that stays with me during the ascent. That’s how it was this time, too. Weißspitze in Osttirol is mountain number 7 on the list.
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I love winter. But I hate the cold. Some days, all I want to do is stay snuggled up in bed. For a very long time. Somewhere really warm. Because being cold is a truly unpleasant feeling. Unfortunately, I get cold easily. It's annoying and it bothers me. So, to enjoy the cold season anyway, I've come up with a few personal cold-weather survival strategies.
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I’m excited. And the anticipation is building. At long last, I’m on my way to Switzerland again. This time, though, it’s not to play sports myself, but to cheer on the athletes. The Winter Youth Olympic Games 2020 are being held in Lausanne, and I get to watch some of the events live. Even as I try to contain my own excitement about this huge event, I find myself wondering how the athletes must be feeling.
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I’ve already visited several ski areas this season and enjoyed some wonderful runs and absolutely dreamlike days on the slopes. But there’s one thing I haven’t managed yet: I haven’t been to Kaunertaler Gletscher this winter. And yet this small glacier ski area is one of my favorites in Austria.
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The descent into Switzerland is long. And empty. And beautiful. That means a clear run. My thighs are making themselves known. I ignore them. It's just too beautiful right now, I'm completely in the flow, and I definitely don't want to stop. I've already skied a few runs today, but this is definitely one of the longest descents on the Smugglers' Circuit. The long ski circuit takes you right through the entire Silvretta Arena Ischgl-Samnaun ski area.
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On our way from Munich to Obertauern, we pass green meadows and leafless trees. Winter can be a dreary season, especially when the fog hangs so low and steals a little more light from the world. When we reach Obertauern, it feels as though we’re entering another world. A world that already looks much brighter and more welcoming thanks to the snow. More snowflakes dance merrily in the air. Winter has already arrived here, and the forecast promises brilliant sunshine for the next day, too. Perfect conditions for the Tauernrunde.
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A cyclist jumps off a cliff and does a backflip. Skiers rappel down from a zeppelin. A woman powers her way up a super-difficult highball bouldering route that ends 15 meters above the ground. A man crosses the imposing Himalayan massif alone… The list of films at the E.O.F.T. is as long as it is varied. I attended a screening in Munich in early December and am sharing my favorite films from the European Outdoor Film Tour 2019/2020.