Ski holidays in Austria
I am running short of superlatives to describe the start to this winter season. First the glaciers got hammered with snow from the beginning of September onwards and then the non-glacier resort over here in Austria, right on cue get cold temperatures and persistent snow that broke today to usher in winter 2010/11 in Axamer [...]
The mild and dry spell is behind us and there has been a good dump of snow in the Innsbruck area and further afield in Austria. I was up at Axamer Lizum today to check out the snow and there we had around 40cm of new snow by this afternoon with more forecast overnight and [...]
Before long there are going to be calls to ‘change the record’. But whilst this autumn continues to amaze with its snow fall the message will be the same - October 2010 is the best I can ever remember. The snow just keeps falling and today in Axamer Lizum above Innsbruck the conditions were sensational [...]
The lifts weren’t running but they have to start very soon, the conditions in Axamer Lizum, Innsbruck, Austria today were sensational and it is still only the 21st October. The glacier skiing so far this autumn has been the best for very many years but now the traditional non-glacier resorts are in on the act [...]
Most have heard of the Arlberg, fewer my local hill Axamer Lizum. And whilst Axamer Lizum has a loyal following amongst Innsbruck locals who know its off-piste secrets it can’t really claim to have the international appeal of St Anton, St Christoph, Stuben or Lech - Zurs. One thing Axamer Lizum outdoes the Arlberg for [...]
For those already missing the white peaks (myself certainly included) the last couple of days have provided a great tonic. Snow as far down as Fulpmes in the Stubai Valley in June is not unknown but may not be welcomed by all. I went up to Axamer Lizum today and the lower ski pistes were [...]
Whilst my 9 month old son Josh still isn’t walking there is justification for not introducing him just yet to skiing. May 3rd will be his first birthday and that should also be the time when Josh leaves mere infanthood and enters a whole new world. Today we were up at Axamer Lizum in Innsbruck [...]
The year ending ski today brought heavy snowfall and the revelation that the Birgitzköpflhaus, the watering hole at the top of my favourite ski piste back to my house has had an extension. The awning / après ski conservatory / extension is a great addition to the existing Birgitzköpflhaus and something that took me by [...]
The frigid conditions across Austria are set to moderate over the coming days and usher in more snow. The temperatures of last week that approached -30c in many ski areas are set to moderate and be accompanied by further snow falls. Today I was on skis for the first time in a while and the [...]
2 days now out of 5 have delivered some outstanding powder skiing in Innsbruck and I did not ski the other 3 – I am sure the stats could have been even better had I headed up the Innsbruck mountains. Cold in the shade and very still, the conditions above Innsbruck this afternoon were outstanding. [...]
A week ago the lower slopes were very patchy and un-skiable in Axamer Lizum and then bang – right on cue a top, top powder day to start the season! The opening day of Axamer Lizum winter season 2009/10 served up a great day of powder skiing / snowboarding. Several days of heavy snowfall in [...]
The case for suggesting Axamer Lizum, Innsbruck has the best skiing in Austria might be professional suicide – we pride ourselves in offering the very best information we (as a company) can give – to suggest Axamer Lizum ranks with the best skiing in Austria is fanciful. St Anton am Arlberg, Lech am Arlberg, Gerlos, [...]
After the unseasonal weather across the Alps the weather is set for a far colder period according to the long and short range forecasts. Whilst the Austrian glaciers have been in fantastic shape for autumn skiing they will soon be bursting at the seams as more people opt to go to them during the wait [...]
In last couple of years I have spent a good deal of time out of Austria, skiing in Japan, Andorra, Switzerland and France. This winter I have 2 trips planned for Switzerland and Italy and the rest of the time it is going to be Austria. So winter 09/10 in Austria – well it has [...]
Next week Austria is set to host winter again. After the superb opening shots of winter 09/10 early October, Autumn returned to offer clear and stable weather. That is all set to change again from the 2nd November right through next week. Of the non-glacier skiing areas in Austria Kitzbuhel has been the biggest name [...]