European Winter Walking Days 2022
The Tirol Werbung, in cooperation with the Osttirol Tourismusverband and ERA, organised the wonderful European Winter Walking Days 2022 in Kartitsch (Osttirol). Despite the Covid restrictions, 41 registered walkers (with host walkers about 50 pers.) of all ages (from 5 years old to seniors) participated from 10 – 13 March 2022 in long and short programmes prepared in the Kartitsch valley with alternative excursions to interesting neighbouring places. The spring came to the Southern hillsides, but there was still snow in the majority of valley and the top of hills as well. The social evenings were held in typical Tyrolean atmosphere in cosy restaurants, accompanied by the local music and food.
All guests appreciated the friendly and generous welcome provided by the Osttirol Tourismusverband, directed by Bernhard Pichler. Also the kindness from the accommodation and restaurants hosts in the valley who made everyone feel very welcome. Kartitsch is a real winter walking village with perfectly maintained trails in the different side-valleys or on the top of the local “hill” Dorfberg (2,100 m above sea level) with a beautiful 360° view to the Alps. All participants now have lovely memories and can recommend this corner of Austria to visit.
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European Winter Walking Days 2023
The European Winter Walking Days will also continue in 2023. Looking forward to see you in the PillerseeTal in Kitzbüheler Alpen (Tirol, Austria). Please save the date 9 – 12 March 2023.
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2022 ERA spring webinar
On 8 April 2022, the ERA Board will organise the ERA spring webinar (originally the biannual meeting), with the actual topic: “ Climate changes and their influence on ERA”. What is the real situation in different corners of Europe, how are our member organisations trying to solve the situation and how can we, every walker, support the better climate in our home location? To find some answers and be part of the debate, please register for the webinar here. Your experiences with climate changes are welcomed! |
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Stop the war in Ukraine
ERA condemns the war in Ukraine, and we call for an immediate end of the war. ERA has member organizations across Europe which brings together people in a spirit of fair play and equal opportunities in hiking along our pan-European long-distance trails as well as the EURORANDO. We believe in a peaceful communion of the people and countries of Europe. Read the whole ERA statement here. |
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ERA Board meeting in Prague
After two years, the ERA Board returned to the capital of the Czech Republic to meet physically from 25 to 27 February 2022 to discuss new issues. The Board:
- reviewed the strategic plans for 2022
- approved the Financial status for 2021 and discussed the budget for 2022 and 2023
- agreed on the guidelines for the label “ERA recommends”
- prepared the 2022 ERA spring webinar on 8 April 2022 and confirmed the date for the 2022 ERA autumn webinar on 25 November 2022
- discussed the preparation for the call of the ERASMUS+ projects opened between 2021-2027
- agreed with the working schedule for the working groups LQT-BE, Day walks and Walk Leader
- discussed the event at the Lechweg LQT-BE connected with the 10th anniversary of LQT-BE
- discussed the events regarding the 50th anniversary of E-paths
- negotiated the future cooperation with Deutscher Wanderverband Service concerning the LQT-BE products
- advanced in preparations for a transfer of the documentation from *.com to the *.org
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