From the moment I landed at Eggershof, I got smothered in a wonderful bath of hospitality and friendliness. After a hearty breakfast, Beate, my host, gave me a ride up towards their Almhütte. She was heading up to turn the hay, and took me a bit further.
After 40 minutes walk I then reached Grifitzerbühel. The day still being early, I decided to hike up higher to Lumkofel, super steep. Not that I expected the extra height to make any difference. The forecast announced a massive Inversion blocking all low thermals.
Before launching, I had a chat with my friend Nico. Over in Slovenia, he felt the day would be grand.
The wind was pushing from the north. Difficult, since Lumkofel’s slopes face south. I tried to launch and failed at first. After some repositioning, I managed to hurl myself out the leeward side.
Inspired by Nico’s optimism, I gave luck a chance and got rewarded by nearly two hours flying. Eventually I bombed out in Glitschtal and hiked to Hermagor.
Almost in Slovenia!!! This is amazing when I think we were together in Fiesch few days ago and you put a point during that day even further West!!! Enjoy and keep the positive mindset;-)
Cheers,
Thanks Reynald! I’ll do my best to plant the Alpsfreeride flag a few km’s further today