The Lauberhorn Race in Wengen

The Lauberhorn race was a resouding success this weekend.  With over 20,000 spectators arriving in Wengen the atmosphere was fantastic.

The Austrians were top performers with Klaus Kroll putting his mark on the events.  http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/sport/Austrian_edges_Swiss_stars_in_Lauberhorn_race.html?cid=29250848

For more information on the history of the Lauberhorn race visit this site: http://www.skiclub.co.uk/skiclub/news/story.aspx?storyID=7905

Lauberhorn Race Stand at the Finish Line

Wengen in January - Paragliding in the Sunshine



Flying into the sunset



The days in January have been crystal clear and cold, perfect conditions for a paraglide.  Here Nigel, a friend from Montreal, Canada, takes to the skies from Maennlichen in a tandem ride.

The skies have been full of parachutes, particularly on these sunny afternoons.  The brightly coloured parachutes dot the hillsides.  An exhilarting way to spend an hour, particularly for non-skiiers.

This picture, taken from the Murren railway, is a flier and the Eiger.  The Lauterbrunnen Valley is renowned for its excellent paragliding.