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31.07.05
Day 0
We learned from the last X-Alps, so we are well prepared to go...after
lunch at Aerosport we thought to go relaxed
without any stress...but there was no chance of doing so!
Hans and Norbert had to prepare a couple of harnesses for Team Ger 2,
Ireland and Italy. To get the bus ready
without any mess was a dream of us.
Anyway we had a good trip to Dachstein and we didn't forgot too much...
The briefings were organized very well and it was nice to see Kaschpi
and other Pilots from X-Alps 2003 again.
It was also very nice to see, that the spirit of this competition is
still as good as last time.
After the Fotoshootings and Interviews I tried to figure out the
secrets of the other Teams:
Team Swiss 1
- Kaschpi is a little bit afraid of the most lightweight
equipments of some teams, he mentioned to cut away some
zippers of his backpack...
Team I! taly
- Florian, the supporter of Andy was asked to organize a little
trailer for all the equipment...well this little
trailer is 6 meter and Florian didn't forgot his pump up trainer!
I'll try to get a shot later...
Team Swiss 2
- Urs, the supernatural men of the mountains is arguing of all the
tecnical stuff, he's even flying from time to
time without any Vario...This morning he's asking us to help him
configurating his display's colour
Team Austria 2
- Everything seems to be alright...they stayed at home!
Team Swiss 3
- Alex recognized having no walking sticks
Team USA
- Karry is totally confused...in which direction is Monaco?
Team Greece
- nothing special to mention...he's looking forward walking and
flying through the alps
Team Ireland
- Niki finally found her supporter 3 days before start, she seems
to be well prepared....
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Todays music (chapel/album/title):
Soundtrac Kill Bill2
Soundtrac
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29.07.05
Hi all,
Team Ger I want to wish all teams of the Red Bull X-Alps 2005 the very
best for the race! Fly far, walk like a hourse and stay healthy!
'Attàck'
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Todays music (chapel/album/title):
Metallica
Metallica with synphony orchestra
nothing
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27.07.05
Psychodelic support to gain a higher level of consciousness
To strenghten the mental balance of the athlete, we want to welcome 'Waterbeatle'
as an important member of the Team. In uncertain decisions during the
race we will sacrifice the wisdom and charisma of him. Furthermore his
Art of playing didge and joining his ceremony of the legendary
Macrocosmos Sesssions confirming energy which we certainly need to
reach monaco in time!
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Todays music (chapel/album/title):
Yothu Yindi
Tribal
Voice
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26.07.05
Last Preparations I:
The last week is packed with tasks like:
- preparing the team-bus
- branding of car and glider
- osteopathy therapy for the ankle
- get the hair cut (weight optimization)
- meeting with the dentist
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Todays music (chapel/album/title):
Elisabeth Leonskaja
Chopin Nocturnes
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18.07.05
Good things come to those who wait...
The impatiently expected X-alps glider is here! Hans handed out the
custom made lightweight Boomerang 4. Right after the live report of
the Tour de France (Lance just passing Briancon, a place Hans and I
remember very well from last X-Alps), we went for a little flight. And
tell you what, the new toy is incredibly nice to fly! Thanks to Gin
and Eric, they've done a good job.
Later on, the Ger I Team discussed the route towards Monte Carlo.
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Todays music (chapel/album/title):
Pearls
in the mood
sac
of religion
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14.07.05
Boxi at work...
Manager meeting 'Team building activities'
The Amoena R&D
Team went out for a journey to encourage their team spirit. The
notorious Lake Chiemsee was selected, well known as a superb sailing
spot with consistant easterly wind. The heavy rain situation of the
days before didn't make life easier for the motivated participants.
The daily task was presented from the R&D chief: Cross the Lake with
their unpredictable shouls and survive for hours on the lonesome 'island
of women', search for water and foot and ship back to the secure
harbour before dawn.
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Todays music (chapel/album/title):
Rod Steward
Atlantic Crossing
sailing
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13.07.05
morning business as usual:
rising with the sun at 5.00, walking up the Kamp'n till 6.30, flying
down, biking to the office at 7.00
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Todays music: Soundtrack
From Dusk Till Dawn
She's
Just Killing Me
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09.07.05
12 days after I hurt my ancle during mountainbiking and 12 days
without any mountain walking, today I tried to charge gently my foot.
Since April, when I started walking up this mountain almost each
morning I never felt so confidence walking up my home mountain
kampnwand, and each step upwards I felt recovered energy.
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Todays music (chapel/album/title):
Fatboy slim
Halfway between
talking
bout my baby
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08.07.05
Gore Tex presents new Windstopper gear for Team Germany I
It was like a huge Christmas party, when we received the selected
collection of functional equipment made for X-alps by GoreTex. Beside
the ultralight Paclite materials for rainy days, the most breathable
Windstopper gear and the new Airvantage jacket was presented. Hans and
I are happy to have this most competent partner GoreTex for
the great race! The stuff is so fashionable, it makes even us look
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