Karthaus summer school 2008
Zur Goldenen Rose
The Karthaus summer school was accommodated in the excellent hotel Zur Goldenen Rose.
Music
Traditionally the summer school has several musical events. This year we had two, both after dinner: one on Saturday the 13th and the other on Friday the 19th. Lyrics and more can be found here.
Videos
Some participants were not only truly artistic photographers, but also made a few nice videos. You can check them here.
Food
Italy is known for its great food. Go to this page for an overview of the Schnastal valley cuisine.
Excursion on Wednesday
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| In front of the cable car building in Kurzras. |
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| View from the cable car down to Kurzras. |
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| At the top of the cable car, alt: 3200m. |
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| Sliding down the glacier (Hochjochferner). |
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| More sliding and gliding. |
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| Standing on the glacier. |
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| Mike was in charge of the hike. |
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| Crevasses |
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| going down the Hochjochferner. |
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| Damien, Jonny and Lauren celebrating the day in the Bella Vista hut. |
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| At the top, next to the Hintereisferner, alt: 3269m. |
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| An awesome view over the mountain range. |
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| The Hintereisferner. |
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| Great view over Kurzras. |