Frozen lake against snow-covered mountain peaks under a bright winter sun.
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planemos Ski and Hiking Trip 2026

Lost in Zöblen – Team planemos is in for a shock!

Alpenglow, powder snow, and a little Google-gate

It was supposed to be a completely relaxing weekend of skiing and hiking in the beautiful Tannheimer Valley in Tyrol. We planned to breathe in some mountain air, soak up the sun, and enjoy the thrill of the heights. No one could have imagined that our trip would escalate into a full-blown “Google-Gate” with a real survival vibe. Our base camp: the Hotel Alpenrose—a classic mountain retreat with everything a coder’s heart desires. The challenges to choose from: athletic winter hiking or skiing and snowboarding fun with speed drone alerts.

Fair-Weather Coders on a Fresh Air Mission

The Hiking Group

Part of the team laces up their hiking boots: out of the office, into the mountain air. Instead of computer screens, there are panoramic views; instead of status updates, there are conversations in slow-motion mode. The route above Zöblen offers sunshine, challenging climbs, and welcome breaks for photos, running gags, and that feeling of complete freedom.

Six smiling men in a room overlooking a snowy landscape. Six men with frost-covered faces and icicles sitting in a completely frozen room.

Ötzi would be proud: programmers who keep it cool last longer.

Was it a massive overestimation, or was the window simply left open for too long? In any case, our programmers are now acting extra cool. What happens in Zöblen stays in Zöblen. Not really.

More Hiking Romance // 

A snowy forest path leading through a dense coniferous forest on a sunny day.
Snowy hiking trail through a coniferous forest overlooking snow-capped mountains in the sunshine.
Snowy landscape at night with mountains and an illuminated village in the background.
Partially frozen mountain lake reflecting the snow-covered Alps in its clear water
Four hikers with backpacks walk along a snowy path through a sunny mountain landscape.
Four men on a winter hike on a wooden bridge in a snowy forest.

Frozen in Zöblen: The Google Gate

The real plot twist begins in the hotel hallway: the beer and chips are gone, and a few guys head out “just for a bit.” Google Maps suggests a supposedly clever route—away from the main road, down a small dirt path. What looks so harmless on the screen turns out to be one long ice rink at night. Pitch black, with only our cell phone flashlights to guide us. One wrong step could spell the end for us. After 2.5 hours in the Tyrolean deep-freezer, we were thoroughly frozen through, but also incredibly proud to have refilled our mobile storage tank.

”There's a damn streetlight up ahead—
—that's where we're headed now!

Sagt ein Programmierer auf dem Eisweg, nach 2 Stunden Orientierungslosigkeit

The mountain skier is the boss—or was it the other way around?

The Ski Group

At the same time, the ski group hits the slopes, which are almost deserted. It’s the perfect terrain for picking up speed and hugging a tree or two between runs. With perfect weather and a few detours to the nearby après-ski lodge, we let our speed drone loose.

Our high-speed drone Eddie in continuous operation

Speeding along and always keeping the camera steady: Eddie knows no limits, and what he captures is pure speed. Just like with automation, sometimes you have to push things a bit: hip turns are out; real programmers steer with their shoulders.

  • Snow: crusty
  • Difficulty level: blue
  • Distance: 2 km
  • Aura: +100
  • Per mille: ?

Sorry, Kitzbühel, but the real crashes only happen in Zöblen…

More Poetry on the Slopes // 

Four men in ski gear smiling for a selfie on a snowy slope with a mountain panorama.
Snowy ski slope and Alpine chalets against forested mountain slopes and snow-capped peaks under a blue sky.
Two skiers on a snowy ski slope lined by a dense pine forest.
Snowy mountain slope with wooden sculptures and ski equipment in front of a prominent peak under a blue sky.
Spaghetti with tomato sauce and cheese, and a glass of beer against a snowy mountain backdrop.
Three skiers on a sunny ski slope in front of a coniferous forest.
A skier in an orange jacket stands on a sunny ski slope in front of snowy mountains and a T-bar lift.
Eine Hand hält eine Flasche Zirndorfer Landbier vor einer verschneiten Landschaft.
Eine Gruppe von Männern genießt Getränke auf einer sonnigen Berghüttenterrasse vor verschneiten Bergen.

A rush of excitement as a reward

The mountain inspires the wildest stories. At team events like these, you learn to work together as a team. Only those who glide across an ice rink together in the dark will be able to take the next twists and turns of a project in stride.

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