Articles from our Austrian Correspondent Helmut. http://www.fellwalkingclub.co.uk Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:40:11 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.fellwalkingclub.co.uk/images/M_images/ofc_logo_75.png http://www.fellwalkingclub.co.uk Articles from our Austrian Correspondent Helmut. http://www.fellwalkingclub.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=463&Itemid=58 Many people travel for their holiday to Mediterranean countries. They mostly go in search of bathing at the beach, enjoying themselves in clubs or admiring objects of cultural interest. Only a minority of people go there for walking. Every year in spring, the tennis club of Winzendorf-Muthmannsdorf, Austria organises a tennis training camp in Croatia and this year Helmut Hudler, our resident Austrian correspondent, took the opportunity to explore the picturesque islands of Losinj und Cres in Croatia whilst his kids had fun with the tennis. Follow on to find out more..... Thu, 07 May 2009 03:12:57 +0100 http://www.fellwalkingclub.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=371&Itemid=58 On Saturday I had an early start to walk on Schneeberg, taking the opportunity of the rest of the family being on a lazy holiday at the Adriatic beach. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.fellwalkingclub.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=370&Itemid=58 On July 5th, I attended a course at the university of Innsbruck. So, I took the opportunity being so close to high mountains, and on my way back, I had a night's stay in Salzburg city with my son Peter, who is living there. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.fellwalkingclub.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=344&Itemid=58 For this year's Lakeland holiday, I wanted to do something I have dreamed of all of my life, but never realized: several days of backpacking with a small tent for a big walk. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:14:27 +0100 http://www.fellwalkingclub.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=299&Itemid=58 After many appreciations of flower photographs shown on my website, I decided to create a review on flowers growing near my home in Austria. Pictures are taken from several years, so they comprise some sort of best of . Sun, 06 Apr 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.fellwalkingclub.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=235&Itemid=58 Winter cloud inversion and its twin brother, hoarfrost, are rather common phenomena occurring on the continent when polar cold air merges with a stable high air pressure zone. Sunshine and even warm temperatures on mountains above 600 to 1.300 m are seen above the clouds, and permanent frost beneath with pretty hoarfrost forming within the cloud zone. The air stratification being stable for up to several weeks, the edge of the clouds may however move up and down a bit, so hoarfrost zones are temporarily exposed to sunshine giving stunning impressions of a white winter wonderland. This article comprises a short explanation about the weather situation and an abstract on descriptions of two nearly identical walks under these conditions, leading from the mist zone up into sunshine and back afterwards. Thu, 27 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.fellwalkingclub.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=133&Itemid=58 After several years of desire by my family, we booked a two week holiday in the Magic Life Club Lyktos near Ierapetra on the Greek island of Crete. Ierapetra, the southernmost town of Europe (35th degree of latitude, more southern than Tunis!) is situated on the south coast in Cretes east, more than 100 km from Crete's main city of Heraklion. In the surroundings of Ierapetra, there are high mountains. The sea is crystal clear here and quite warm in August. The Magic Life club offers a comfortable ambience and lots of sporting possibilities. Fri, 10 Aug 2007 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.fellwalkingclub.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=89&Itemid=58 Yesterday morning, I had a short one hour's bicycle ride in my surroundings, inclear and sunny conditions. Unbelievable, but this year already the sunflowers are out, three weeks in advance as compared to other years. Additionally, there was an interesting cloud pattern indicating a change in the weather. Today it is overcast with deep hanging clouds and raining permanently. Tue, 03 Jul 2007 06:00:00 +0100