Hey Larry,
Knee is coming along nicely, struggling to run but am able to do weight bearing exercise. Painkillers and schnapps will get me through!!! Room available for you or anyone else that's over in Europe in Jan. Lets just hope we get a better season this year as the potential is amazing and am hooking up with some local guides to expand my horizons. Been going to Mayrhofen for 20 years and I only know a fraction of the areas available but need more knowledge on the Avi situation on the mountains I see every day.
Chances are that I finish work at the end of the month (4 week earlier than planned this year), so may look to get on an Avi Course in Chamonix if there is one going on in December. So little opportunity to do a certified course in Europe, which is frustrating and you can only read so much.
You got your Ranger bindings yet? Really want to know how they perform.