Mounty's adventure slope

Do it like the king of the Alps.

Skiers of all ages can learn this from the ibex: An ibex doesn't give up, even when the path gets steep and difficult. It plans its steps carefully before climbing the next rock. They always remain calm and focused when climbing up and descending. And very important: ibexes never get discouraged!

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Do it like the acrobat of the mountain.

Skiers young and old can learn this from the chamois: whether steep or flat, the chamois adapts to the terrain without any problems. It remains alert and looks ahead to recognize obstacles and potential dangers. It also only uses its strength when necessary. And very importantly, chamois also have fun when the going gets tough.

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Do it like the ruler of the forest.

Skiers of all ages can learn this from the red deer: The red deer is excellent at keeping its balance on both uneven and slippery ground. It has strong muscles, quick reflexes and is very agile. They can jump up to 2.5 meters high and 9 meters wide. And very important: red deer with their magnificent antlers almost always wear a helmet!

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Do it like the sleepyhead of the Alps.

Skiers young and old can learn this from the marmot: the marmot prepares perfectly for winter in summer. They know how to keep warm even at very low temperatures, are extremely alert and warn their friends of dangers. And very importantly, marmots like to take it easy sometimes.

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Do it like the charmer of the forest.

This is what young and old skiers can learn from the wood grouse: The wood grouse has strong legs and therefore a lot of stamina. With its keen eye, it recognizes the smallest obstacles and can dodge them in a flash with its nimble legs. It is a born "showman" and, like all wood grouse, is already on the slopes in the early hours of the morning.

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Do it like the cornering wonder.

Skiers young and old can learn this from the roe deer: The roe deer is fast, agile, can jump up to 2 meters high or 9 meters wide and often covers long distances. They rest by simply kneeling down and adopting a relaxed posture. And yes, a roe deer can actually "bark". But roe deer can see even better thanks to their large eyes.

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Do it like the slithering fox of the forest.

Young and old skiers alike can learn this from the fox: the fox can move silently through nature. As a swift hunter, it often reaches a high speed without flying out of the bend. Its cry is more like a scary screech than a bark, although it is related to the dog. And very important: foxes are very cunning and tricky on the move.

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Do it like the Alpine speedster.

Skiers young and old can learn this from the snow rabbit: the snow rabbit is an expert at whizzing over the snow without sinking in deep. Its fur is snow-white to make it as invisible as possible. And it masters the cold without flinching. Snow rabbits are also capable of wild hooks and jumps that make you dizzy just watching them.

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