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I Heart Austria

Logo:  Steirische Tourismus GmbH

In planning my upcoming trip to the 2013 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Schladming, Austria, I came across this fantastic logo promoting the host state of Styria.  It is simple, clean and vital with a charming alpine feel that is both traditional and contemporary.  (And it makes me want to buy logo’d souvenirs!)

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Vintage Posters: Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Summer

wettersteingebirge_henelWettersteingebirge by Edwin Henel

madel_unknownMädel aus dem Oberland vor dem Wettersteingebirge Skizze by unknown artist

ziege_sengerZiege vor Alpspitze und Waxenstein by O. Senger

Some enchanting Bavarian summer images from the GaPa reproduction poster collection.  Posters and other Garmisch-Partenkirchen merchandise may be purchased through the GaPa web store.

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Vintage Posters: Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Winter

kreuzeckbahn_plenertKreuzeckbahn by Professor Hans Plenert (1912 – 1997)

zugspitzbahn_henelBayerische Zugspitzbahn by Edwin Henel (1883 – 1953)

skijoring_niczkySkijöring by Rolf Niczky (1881 – 1950)

GaPa, the Garmisch-Partenkirchen tourism agency, offers an impressive collection of premium souvenir merchandise featuring apparel and accessories by Maloja and vintage poster reproductions.  Here are a few of the winter poster images. (It is only a matter of time until Kreuzeckbahn is framed and hanging in my home.)  Summer posters to follow in a few months. . .

Reproduction posters and other Garmisch-Partenkirchen merchandise may be purchased through the GaPa web store.

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Support Your Local Ski Patrol

01134©anapolitano2012This is a no-brainer – support a critical service and score unique merchandise.  My most authentic ski area purchases have come from mountain top patrol shacks.

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