75 Years Gstaad Ski School

Gstaad Ski School looks pretty good for being 75 years old! This weekend is their big Anniversary Celebration. Friday night is Snow Night, which is a snow on skis put on by the Ski School. Reto is participating as usual. At least this year he's got a cool role as opposed to last year when he had to be dressed like a witch and ski down holding a burning torch. This year he gets to ski down on a pair of old wooden skis from the 60's. The skis are much narrower than ones from today and much, much longer, over 2 meters! Poor Reto, who's an excellent skier, had a real hard time coming down the slope on those babies. He had rehearsal last night and has one tonight. Hopefully, he doesn't come down the slope on his behind instead of on his skis tomorrow night with hundreds of people watching.

The celebrations continue Saturday night with a fondue party and a show again. For 50.00 CHF one gets entry, aperitif, apetizer, fondue and desert, plus one gets to watch the show. Not bad for Gstaad standards. But of course for ski teachers of the Gstaad Ski School (and their spouses lol) it's all free of charge.

The Ski School has to compete with the High Fly event for attention this year. High Fly is a show of real cool guys jumping over a ramp and doing tricks in the air, some on skis, others on dirt bikes. Unfortunate misunderstanding and misplanning between organizers and sponsors of the two events has resulted in both events being held on the same weekend. High Fly activities are scheduled for Saturday night.

Ah well, that just means double the party!