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Help me out around my mountain cabin, in the heart of the Alps, Austria, Tyrol

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  • Description

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    Hi I'm Ambros, I work as a shepherd in the Alps. Iam looking for help in and around my private cabin high up in the mountains. Please notice that there is no street, not even a dirt road up there. You have to walk between 2-3 hours to reach the cabin from the nearest bus stop or parking lot.

    I'm in charge of the cows up there and I also run a small business with some drinks and local food from the farmers and accomodation. I'm able to do the business stuff myself and you will not be included with that kind of work. We do not milk the cows or sell milk products because the cows are only there during the summer time to feed on the herbs and grass.
    Your task would include: making wood, doing the dishes, helping me put up strings to keep the cows on the meadow, herding the cows, look after them, and carrying stuff up and down the mountainvalley to keep us fed. Of course you'll have plenty of time to hike in the beautiful surrounding area. There are a lot of beautiful places to discover
    It is a very simple cabin with not a lot hot water and a very simple toilet, like in the old days.
    One more time, the only access to the cabin is by foot. From the nearest busstop it's between 2-4 hours hike, depends on your fitness, sometimes i can arrange a shuttle for half of the track but thats not certain. The cabin is located above the "Tillfussalm" from there it is a 1-1,5 hour trail up to 1925m. If you have any questions just ask me.
    Greetings Ambros

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Self development
    Art & design
    DIY & crafts
    Gardening
    Sustainability
    Technology
    Politics / Social justice
    Movies & TV
    Farming
    Culture
    Astronomy
    Carpentry
    History
    Music
    Plant care
    Cooking & food
    Books
    Animals
    Hiking
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Mountain
    Cycling
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    The hard life and work in the Alps as a Sheppard, i`ll teach you everything about cows, how and when the eat, what is important to look for (diseases, pregnancy) how to keep them safe. Also i know a lot about wildlife and nature up there.

  • Help

    Help

    Making fire wood, help cleaning the cabin and dishes, bring different kind of stuff up and down to the hut.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Italian: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Single seperate room, not much hot water as it comes from the kitchen- oven. I`ll update pictures in the spring, because now the cabine is not reachable because of snow. Its a very simple cabine, simple but with charme,

    There is breakfast lunch and dinner included. I´ll bake bread every evening.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    You can do a lot of hiking and mountaineer also watching the flora and fauna in the evening is very impressive

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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The image depicts four brown chickens with red combs and white tails standing on a grassy hillside, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees in the background.
The image depicts a man sitting on a wooden bench in front of a mountainous landscape, with trees and a blue sky with clouds in the background.
The image depicts a serene mountainous landscape with a grassy field, rocks, and a blue sky with clouds, evoking a sense of natural beauty and tranquility.
The image depicts a majestic mountain peak rising above a sea of clouds, set against a starry sky, with a subtle watermark reading \"workaway.info\" in the center.
The image depicts a rustic kitchen with a white stove, wooden cabinets, and a table with various items, illuminated by sunlight streaming through a window.
The image depicts a rustic kitchen with wooden walls and ceiling, featuring a stove, pots, pans, and a table, bathed in natural light from two windows.
The image depicts a serene mountainous landscape with a grassy hill, rocks, and a fence, set against a backdrop of majestic mountains and a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene mountainous landscape with a stone wall, a metal structure, and grazing cows, set against a clear blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a wooden pantry with shelves stocked with food items, including jars of sauce and other packaged goods, in a dimly lit setting.
The image depicts a rustic wooden building with a metal roof, set against a majestic mountain range with patches of snow and lush greenery under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a rustic wooden building with a corrugated metal roof, situated in a mountainous area, featuring picnic tables and benches outside.

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