First ski of winter 25/26
After fresh snow in the last week, it was time to get the skis back on the snow of the Stubai Glacier.
Sölden glacier skiing opens this week
Skiers and snowboarders will return to the slopes of the Sölden glaciers this week, as the winter season kicks off on 2nd October.
The Krazy Kanguruh is no more
One of the icons of world après ski lies demolished on the lower slopes of the St Anton ski area. What future now for one of the great benefactors of Alpine hangovers?
Ischgl replaces lifts and goes photovoltaic
Replacement lifts are being constructed in Ischgl, along with 1200 m² of solar modules to help power the ski area. Tight budgets? Not in Ischgl.
The St Anton après ski run of fame
Less well sign-posted than the Arlberg-wide 'run of fame' ski route, St Anton pistes wind past some of the world’s most celebrated après ski huts. In essence, it is an après ski run of fame.
Electric or cartridge Avalanche bags? We’ve got both.
Reviews stated electric avalanche bags were heavier and slower than their gas-powered brothers. Now we have both in the office, we can decide for ourselves.
Curling – glühwein and rivalry on the ice
Competition is a key element of any enterprise. Curling offers opportunities to upend the corporate pyramid and let true talent shine through.
The best Christmas and New Year in many years
Consistent snowfall, cold temperatures, and blue skies brought some of the best festive periods in many years. It sets up the corporate ski event season nicely.
Winter rumbles on in Austria
Right on cue for the opening of Austria’s premiere ski region, the Arlberg, the snow systems are rumbling in. Snow arrived over the weekend, continued today and more is forecast for later in the week.
Height matters – Obergurgl delivers November powder feast
In the far southern reaches of the Ötztal valley, there was a spot to defy the mild and wet weather of the last weekend. Where rain fell in the...
Great conditions for the first tracks of the season in Sölden
Nov. 10, 2023
Today it is Sölden, next week Obergurgl, Ischgl in 13 days and in 15 days, Axamer Lizum in Innsbruck opens for the winter season. Beyond the glacier...
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It’s back - winter is finally showing up
Oct. 16, 2023
2 weeks out from the FIS season-opening GS races on the Sölden glaciers, temperatures have dropped, and the first snows have fallen. Lifts are running...
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La Folie Douce in St Anton, Austria?
March 6, 2023
We are often asked if La Folie Douce operates one of its après ski bars in St Anton, Austria. Imagine if the biggest brand in après ski descended on...
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Axamer Lizum – the 1 lift ski paradise
Dec. 5, 2022
The best and highest ski area in the Innsbruck ski region has just opened its new gondola, operating from the car park to the Hoadl peak station. High...
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Which Ischgl will emerge post-sabbatical?
May 12, 2021
Denied its overseas revenue stream, the après ski powerhouse of Ischgl in the Austrian Paznaun took the 2020/21 off, closed for the season whilst...
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Summer (powder) skiing returns to Austria
June 12, 2020
The utterly incomprehensible 2020 rolls on with powder skiing greeting the die-hards who have taken advantage of the re-opening of the Austrian ski...
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Winter swings through and leaves a thigh-deep stash
Feb. 6, 2020
Powder skiing is back vengeance following back-to-back powder weeks in Austria. The latest storm thundered through the alps with wild winds and big...
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One of the great opening days Obergurgl has seen
Nov. 14, 2019
Today saw the start of the 2019/20 ski season in Obergurgl and the cards fell perfectly with knee deep fresh snow and blue skies.
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Paying homage as the snow returns to the Alps
Sept. 12, 2019
Winter is (unofficially) here, with both the Stubai Glacier and the Rettenbach Glacier above Sölden welcoming skiers and boarders to their glacial...
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Escape to another world on snow shoes
Feb. 13, 2018
Like ski touring for non-skiers, a guided snow shoe walk can take guests far from the development of a ski area into pristine winter nature.
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Avalanche level 4 as the Tirol is pummelled with snow
Jan. 4, 2018
Huge snowfalls across the Tirol have created epic snow depths over recent days. In the Paznaun valley, the bus stops wore 1m snow packs and the...
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