A week-long ski trip in the Alps definitely ranks at the top of my experiences here in Switzerland. Camp Engelberg, south of Lucerne, welcomes about 40 foreign students and 15 instructors to spend a week in a chalet and ski/board the slopes of Mount Titlis (3029m). We had absolutely perfect, crystal-clear weather for all but one day of the week, and by the final runs I was attacking red-class slopes. In the words of one LL Cool J, I be doin’ it and doin’ it and doin’ it weeellll…..Going from a complete beginner in January to feeling comfortable on intermediate slopes, I was pretty pleased with my progress despite some not-so-good runs where I looked like a complete goon. I can’t wait to make regular trips to Colorado or Canada for future ski trips in North America.
The only thing better than the skiing was the company…I came away with some awesome friends that I hope to visit in Geneva and elsewhere before leaving Switzerland in June. Other awesome memories: All the merriment at Yucatan happy hours, and our epic dance parties until four am at the chalet. Then up three hours later to hit the slopes! If anything from my year deserves the “once-in-a-lifetime” tag, Camp Engelberg was it. You’ll get better quality if you visit Facebook, but in any case here are some of the best shots from the slopes!
