Winter Action

Think you can only go skiing here on our mountain? Nonsense! Of course, we are famous for our powder, firn and deep-snow runs. But with such glorious snow, your imagination knows no bounds, even off-piste without sledges or snowshoes. We’ve gathered a few ideas on how everyone, from the youngest to the oldest family member, can have fun in the snow. Completely without equipment.

SNOW WONDER CHALLENGE
Challenge
Speed
Reward
The title of Snow Queen or Snow King and a bag of marshmallows for toasting.

Here's how!
TRACK HUNT
Find three different tracks in the snow. (For example: human, dog, bird, sledge or your own boots).
SNOW ANGEL
Make a perfect snow angel.
TARGET THROW
Form three snowballs and throw them at a target. (For example: at a tree trunk, a pile of snow or a circle drawn in the snow).
MINI SNOWMAN
Build a mini snowman or a snow animal.
SECRET PATH
Stomp out a small path or a mini-labyrinth and walk along it without stepping outside the lines.

WINTER MANDALA COMPETITION
Challenge
Creativity, a keen eye
Reward
The title of Nature Artist of the Day – and a hot chocolate, with an optional shot, depending on your age.

Here's how!
FORM TEAMS
Work in pairs, as a family or in small groups.
FORAGE FOR NATURAL TREASURES
Pinecones, twigs, leaves or small stones – anything goes.
CHOOSE A SPOT AND CREATE A DESIGN
Arrange your finds to form a harmonious or creative design.
CHOOSE A WINNER
The winner is the one whose mandala receives the most applause. For example, for the most imaginative shape or the finest details.

VIKING CHESS: SNOW EDITION
Challenge
Accuracy, team spirit
Reward
The winning team is invited for a schnapps by their opponents.

Here's how!
PREPARE THE PITCH
Mark two baselines in the snow and place a “king” in the center. The remaining pieces can be improvised from small branches, pieces of wood or firm piles of snow.
FORM TEAMS
Two teams compete against each other. The game is played with throwing sticks or sturdy branches.
KNOCK DOWN THE PIECES
Players take turns to throw their sticks. The aim is to knock down the opposing team’s pieces in as few throws as possible.
HIT THE KING LAST
Only when all of the opposing pieces have fallen can you aim for the king in the center.
PROCLAIM A WINNER
The winner is the team that first knocks down all the opponent's pieces and then successfully topples the king.