Der Weiße Ring - the longest ski race in the world

Saturday, 16th January 2010 sees the 5th annual runninng of the of the ‘White Ring’ (Der Weiße Ring) longest ski race in the world is being held int he Lech-Zurs ski region. Olympic Champion and World Champion Patrick Ortlieb was the innaugrual winner if the 2006  White Ring race and he record is still up for grabs. Great skiing as well even if you can’t get a race bib.

Zurs am Arlberg - the centre of the White Ring course - Image © www.skiingaustria.co.uk