If you like your skiing without queuing, try cross country (Langlaufen) in Ramsau, a southerly alp above Schladming, crowned by the Dachstein massif.
And the best place to stay is Bacherhof, an organic farm hotel. Sigrid and Herwig welcome you like family, everyone has half board and soon makes friends. It is not meant to be luxurious but it is comfortable, there is a sauna ready as the sun goes down, and the food is fantastic.
Now one person's "budget" is not another's, but with prices from 53 Euros per person for half board (children under 2 free, 5-10yrs half price), it is excellent value.

www.bacherhof.at
8972 Ramsau am Dachstein
Österreich
+43|0|3687 81377
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Haste ye over the Border to this unspoiled town surrounded by forests and hills. In the woods around Cademuir Hill, there is Misty Trail (Buzzards screeching overhead a near certainty), in Glentress Forest there is Red Squirrel Walk (2 miles, and yes, there are red squirrels) and in Cardrona Forest Glenpeggy Trail (7.5 miles), among others.
And best of all this weekend sees the start of the Tweed Valley Forest Festival, with a Wood Market, horse logging, the 2nd Scottish Conker Championships and so much more (see www.forest-festival.com.) We love it.

www.forestry.gov.uk - search under Peebles and walking
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