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CHRISTMAS MARKETS

Augsburg • December 6 $29 adults, $19 children, $65 family (for transportation)

Enjoy the unique “angel performance,” set to the magnificent background of Augsburg’s City Hall. Departs Katterbach at 2 p.m., returns approximately 10 p.m.

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november 8-9......... SAT................. Shopping Trip: Pottery in Nove, Italy 22.......... SAT................. Shopping Trip: Nachtmann Crystal Factory 27-30..... THU-SUN........ Thanksgiving Ski/Snowboard Trip: Austria

Strasbourg, France • December 20 $45 adults, $35 children, $109 family (for transportation)

december 6 ...........SAT............... Augsburg Christmas Market 13.......... SAT................. 1-Day Ski/Snowboard: Hintertux 20 .........SAT............... Strasbourg, France Christmas Market 27 .........SAT............... 1-Day Ski/Snowboard: Garmisch

SHOPPING TRIPS

january 3............SAT............... 1-Day Ski/Snowboard: Steinplatte 7............WED............. Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local 10..........SAT............... 1-Day Ski/Snowboard: Steinplatte 14..........WED............. Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local 16-19..... FRI-MON......... 4-Day Ski/Snowboard: Corvara, Italy 21..........WED............. Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local 24 .........SAT............... Sightseeing: Köln 28..........WED............. Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local

One of the oldest and largest Christmas markets in France, set in front of the Strasbourg Cathedral and its famous astronomical clock. Departs Katterbach at 11 a.m. and returns approximately 10 p.m.

Pottery Shopping in Nove, Italy • November 8-9 $169 adults, $109 children, $399 family (for transportation)

Shop the famous handmade pottery factories of northern Italy. Spend the night in Nove and after breakfast, visit Verona. Departs Katterbach at midnight on Friday and returns approximately 11 p.m. on Sunday evening.

Nachtmann Crystal Factory • November 22 $29 adults, $19 children, $65 family (for transportation)

Stock up on your crystal! Bring a VAT form for an additional 19% discount. Departs Katterbach at 8 a.m. Saturday, and returns approximately 5 p.m.

SIGHTSEEING Köln • January 24 $99 adults, $59 children, $215 family (for transportation)

View Köln’s most spectacular sight, the Dom Gothic cathedral and tour its Bohemian district and Agnesviertel lined with independent designers, bookshops, bars and art galleries. Departs Katterbach at 4 a.m. and returns approximately 10 p.m.

Luxembourg/Trier • February 28 $99 adults, $59 children, $215 family (for transportation)

The day inlcudes Luxembourg City, Germany’s oldest town-Trier, the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial (site of GEN Patton’s grave). Departs Katterbach at 5 a.m., returns approximately 11 p.m.

Budweisser Brewery Tour • March 28 Budweis, Czech Republic $99 adults, $59 children, $215 family

After a tour and beer tasting, you can explore the attractions: the Mysterious Erratic Boulder, the Samson Fountain, the Town Square and the Black Tower. Trip includes transportation and brewery tour.

Departs Katterbach at 7 a.m. Saturday morning and returns approximately 10 p.m.

Keukenhof Gardens/Amsterdam • April 18 $129 adults, $79 children, $279 family (for transportation)

Enjoy the famous Keukenhof Gardens at the time when the tulips are in full bloom. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to explore Amsterdam on your own, visiting such places as the Anne Frank House, the Heineken Brewery and more. Departs Katterbach at midnight on Friday and returns approximately 7 a.m. Sunday.

Zurich and Rheinfalls • April 25 $99 adults, $59 children, $215 family (for transportation)

Visit Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland. Walk along the Limmat River exploring the architecture of the Old Town and the Fraunmunster Church with its beautiful stained glass windows. We’ll visit the magnificent waterfalls on the Rhine River, the largest in Europe.

Departs Katterbach at 4 a.m. Saturday morning and returns approximately 11 p.m.

february 5............WED............. Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local 7............SAT............... 1-Day Ski/Snowboard: Biberwier 11..........WED............. Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local 13-16.....FRI-MON....... 4-Day Ski/Snowboard: St. Moritz, Switzerland 18..........WED............. Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local 21..........SAT............... 1-Day Ski/Snowboard: Ehrwald 25..........WED............. Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local 28.......... SAT................. Sightseeing: Luxembourg/Trier march 4............WED............. Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local 7............SAT............... 1-Day Ski/Snowboard: Lermoos 11..........WED............. Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local 13-16.....FRI-MON....... 4-Day Ski/Snowboard: Ski Amade, Austria 18..........WED............. Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local 22..........SAT............... 1-Day Ski/Snowboard: Garmisch 25..........WED............. Afternoon Ski/Snowboard: Local 28..........SAT............... Sightseeing: Budweis, Czech Republic april 3-6.........FRI-MON....... 3-Day Ski/Snowboard: 3 Glaciers, Austria 11..........SAT............... 1-Day Ski/Snowboard: Zugspitze 18..........SAT............... Sightseeing: Keukenhof Gardens 25.......... SAT................. Sightseeing: Zurich and Rheinfalls

hunting, fishing & sport shooting

Contact our Hunting, Fishing and Sport Shooting coordinator for various sport shooting opportunities in the area and for booking hunts throughout Europe. Stop in at Outdoor Recreation for a brochure of upcoming events. self guided outdoor pursuits

If you are interested in any of the following activities, we can steer you in the right direction.

• Horseback riding: lessons and trail riding • SCUBA lessons • All-terrain vehicle riding • Skydiving • Bungy jumping • Hot Air Ballooning • Biking/Hiking Trails • Indoor/Outdoor Climbing Areas Equipment Check Out Price Guide and Ski/Snowboard Service

DAILY WEEKEND WEEKLY

Ski Set (skis, boots, poles)..............$19 $38 $76 Ski Blade Set (skis, boots, poles).....$15 $30 $60 Snowboard Set (board, boots)..........$19 $38 $76 Skis..............................................$12 $24 $48 Ski Blades.....................................$10 $20 $40 Ski/Snowboard helmet.......................$1 $2 $4 Ski Boots....................................$7.50 $15 $30 Ski Poles....................................$2.50 $5 $10 Snowboard.....................................$12 $24 $48 Snowboard boots.........................$7.50 $15 $30 Sled or toboggan.........................$2.50 $5 $10 Snowshoes with poles.......................$5 $10 $20 Cross Country Ski Set......................$19 $38 $76 Ski Touring Set...............................$19 $38 $76 Hot wax..................................................... $9 Edge Sharpening and hot wax.................... $15 Basic tune-up........................................... $25 Stone grind base, edge sharpening, hot wax Tune up with minor base repair.................. $29 P-texing, stone grind base, edge sharpening, hot wax Tune up with major base repair.................. $35 P-texing, epoxy, stone grind base, edge sharpening, hot wax Ski bindings mounted............................... $19 Adjusted, computer tested Ski bindings adjusted, computer tested........ $9 Snowboard bindings mounted...................... $5

Bldg. 5807 Katterbach Kaserne CIV 09802.83.3225 DSN 467.3225 Mon-Fri............ 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Check us out on Facebook: Ansbach Outdoor Recreation www.ansbach.armymwr.com

$35 Private Lesson (1.5 hrs) $29 Semi-Private Lesson; max. 3 students (1.5 hrs) $25 Group Lesson; 4 students and up (2 hrs) $69 Beginner to Advanced

Sign up for Beginner to Advanced, three progressive lessons which will help you grow to a new level with the skills necessary to tackle the intermediate and advanced terrain.

Participation on any of the three 1-day trips is required and is not included in the cost. weekly lessons

Wednesdays • January, February, March (weather permitting) $29 Transportation, ski/snowboard package and one 2.5 hrs instruction session

Learn to safely slide down the slopes, ride the lifts and enjoy the world’s fastest growing winter activities. Depending on the weather and slope conditions, instruction will be conducted locally at Burgbernheim, between Ansbach and Illesheim. Learn the basics on a gentle slope and learn how to ride the lifts. All sessions will depart from Katterbach at 4:30 p.m., weather permitting. alpine touring

“Earn Your Turns”

As an alternative to standing in lift lines at some of the resorts we’ll be visiting this season, take a pair of our state-of-the-art Alpine Touring Skis with climbing skins and make your own way up the mountain. Not only do you save the price of a lift pass, you’ll get a fantastic cardiovascular work-out amidst some of the most beautiful scenery you can imagine. Once atop the mountain, remove your climbing skins, put them in your backpack, lock down your bindings in alpine ski mode, and ski down enjoying every turn you’ve just earned. cross country skiing New to Outdoor Recreation’s inventory and a great way to enjoy the winter environment and beautiful scenery while getting a good cardiovascular workout. All ski areas we visit throughout the winter offer well-marked, groomed, cross country trails.

Thanksgiving Ski/Snowboard Trip • November 27-30

4-Day Ski/Snowboard Trip • April 3-6

$369 adults, $189 children

$299 adults, $159 children

Zell am See/Kaprun, Austria

A family-friendly Thanksgiving ski/snowboard trip to Kaprun/Zell am See, Austria. Trip includes three overnights with dinners and breakfasts, including a special Thanksgiving dinner. Ski/Snowboard lessons are available upon advanced request, by certified PSIA and AASI instructors.

Lift passes not included. Departs Katterbach at 9 a.m.

Thursday and returns approximately 6 p.m. Sunday.

4-Day Ski/Snowboard Trip • January 16-19 Corvara, Italy

$369 adults, $189 children

Enjoy some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the Italian Dolomites. Friday will be a travel day, and after checking into our hotel we’ll enjoy some famous Italian cuisine. On Saturday and Sunday, there are plenty of options to consider including the famous ‘Sella Ronda” a series of lifts that circles the “Sella” group of mountains.

Trip includes three overnights in an Italian guesthouse with breakfast. As with all our trips, ski/snowboard lessons available upon advanced request by certified PSIA and AASI instructors. Lift passes not included. Departs Katterbach at 9 a.m. on Friday and returns approximately 6 p.m.

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4-Day Ski/Snowboard Trip • February 13-16 St. Moritz, Switzerland

$369 adults, $189 children

Check another premier ski/snowboard resort off your bucket list. Corviglia, Corvatch and Diavolezza are synonymous for awe-inspiring experiences on skis and snowboards.

You’ll find almost everything in Switzerland’s largest snow sport region from extensive, well known areas with a wide range of terrain to smaller, family-friendly village ski lifts.

Trip includes three overnights in a double occupancy room with breakfasts. Ski/Snowboard lessons are available upon request by certified PSIA and AASI Instructors. Lift passes not included. Departs Katterbach at 9 a.m. on Friday, returns approximately 6 p.m. Monday.

3 Glaciers Austria

Close out the winter season by participating in this ski/ snowboard weekend trip to three of the Austrian glaciers that have the best snow conditions: Hintertux, Stubaital, Sölden or Pitztal. We will depart on Friday to spend the night in Haiming, Austria conveniently located in the foothills of the Austrian Alps. We will ski/snowboard a different glacier each day and on Monday after skiing/ riding, depart for Ansbach. Trip includes three overnights in an Austrian guesthouse with breakfast. Lift passes not included. Departs Katterbach at 10 a.m. on Friday and returns approximately 10 p.m. Monday.

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Ski/Snowboard Saturdays • December - April $45 for transportation $59 with ski/snowboard equipment

You can reach some spectacular destinations by joining us on a variety of one day ski/snowboard trips. For a new challenge ask about Alpine ski touring possibilities or Cross Country Ski trails. Ski/Snowboard lessons available upon advanced request, by certified PSIA and AASI Instructors. The trip location is subject to change depending on the snow and slope conditions. Departs Katterbach at 5 a.m., returns approximately 10 p.m.

Hintertux................. December 13 Garmisch................. December 27 Steinplatte*............. January 3 Steinplatte*............. January 10 Biberwier................. February 7 Ehrwald................... February 21 Lermoos.................. March 7 Garmisch................. March 21 Zugspitze................. April 11 *Learn to ski/snowboard early in the season at the most ideal beginner slope. Ski/snowboard instructors will be available on these trips.

4-Day Overnight Ski/Snowboard Trip • March 13-16

Ski Amade, Salzburgerland, Austria

$369 adults, $189 children

This large system of ski resorts is conveniently interconnected with numerous ski lifts and public transportation options. With a single ski pass you can explore several ski areas in the beautiful Salzburgerland region. Trip includes three overnights in an Austrian guesthouse, breakfast and dinner. Lift passes not included.

Departs Katterbach at 9 a.m. on Friday and returns approximately 5 p.m. on Monday.

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Pick-ups are available from Storck Barracks if personal transportation is unavailable, upon advanced request.

Passports are required on all out-of-Germany trips.

Lift passes are not included in the overnight and day trip pricing.

Weekly Anglers Stammtisch Wednesdays, 12-6 p.m.

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All instructors are certified Professional Ski Instructors of America, and American Association of Snowboard Instructors. Skills covered may include equipment familiarization, sliding, edging and pressure control movements, rotary movements, balance, turning and stopping. More experienced? We’ll help you experience the challenges of steeps, moguls and deeper snow. Lessons are available on any of our one day and overnight trips.

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Our weekly Stammtisch is designed as a way for our local Anglers to gather together and share ideas on different events and outings; swap tall fishing tales; and to just have an opportunity to enjoy one another’s company.

Wednesdays at the Pavilion on Soldiers Lake.

Monthly Jäger Stammtisch Third Thursday of each month, 6-9 p.m.

Are you a hunter and want the current news on upcoming hunts and changes in German Law? Join us for our monthly Stammtisch to learn about the latest laws, upcoming hunts and outings and you can be a direct part of the planning process.

Hunting Course • January 15 - March 21 6-8 p.m., Tuesdays & Thursdays 9-5 p.m. Saturdays $180, additional costs for shooting range, ammunition

Think it’s too difficult to hunt while stationed in Germany?

Take the Outdoor Recreation Hunting Course and see how easy it is. This 60-hour course offered to US citizens 18 years and older teaches land management, game disease and harvest plans. Earn the right to hunt and own firearms. An additional fee is charged for the shooting range and ammunition. Additional Saturday training is required.

Must be a Hunting, Fishing and Sport Shooting Club member ($15 year or $45 lifetime) to participate. Class meets at Katterbach Outdoor Recreation.

Ulm Shooting Cinema and Hunting & Fishing Fair $25 (for transportation) January 10, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Join us on our annual outing to one of Europe’s premier indoor shooting cinemas and an absolutely amazing hunting and fishing expo.

Spring Fishing Course • $65/person, $100/family March 27-29

You must have a license to legally fish in Germany, to include our local fishing events. Take this 3-day Outdoor Recreation Fishing Course and be ready to fish next season. This course is offered to all ID cardholders 14 years and older. Must be a Hunting, Fishing, Sport Shooting Club member ($15) to participate. Class meets at Katterbach Outdoor Recreation.

Guided and Unguided Hunts

Try your luck in one of our local hunting areas or something a bit more exotic like Czech Republic, Poland, France, Austria or Africa! These can be arranged through our HFSS Coordinator upon request.

Sport Shooting

Opportunities are available for Skeet and Trap, 100 Meter Rifle, Running Boar, Pistol Range and Archery.

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