Half term looking very, very good for skiing in Austria

Half term looking very, very good for skiing in Austria

Feb. 6, 2010

Heavy snow has been falling in the Tirol all day and with low temperatures into next week and further moderate to heavy snowfalls forecast mid-week,...

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Nearly perfect skiing conditions in Fieberbrunn, St Johann and the Ski Welt

Nearly perfect skiing conditions in Fieberbrunn, St Johann and the Ski Welt

Feb. 4, 2010

But for some high cloud the skiing in Fieberbrunn, St Johann, Kitzbuhel and the Ski Welt region today was superb.

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Stunning Stubai – Neustift and Fulpmes-Schlick

Stunning Stubai – Neustift and Fulpmes-Schlick

Feb. 2, 2010

Today was one right out of the blue.

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Wildschonau and Alpbach today – new snow, cold and windy

Wildschonau and Alpbach today – new snow, cold and windy

Feb. 1, 2010

I took josh on a whistle-stop tour of some resorts in Tirol today before the forecast clouds roll in.

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Sunny, cold and powder snow in Kuhtai

Sunny, cold and powder snow in Kuhtai

Jan. 31, 2010

After the recent days of low clouds and snow here in the Tirol the skies cleared today to give a top ski day.

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The Kitzbuhel Hahnenkamm 2010 – the ultimate winter sports challenge

The Kitzbuhel Hahnenkamm 2010 – the ultimate winter sports challenge

Jan. 20, 2010

Just back from the first race training at the 2010 Kitzbuhel Hahnenkamm downhill on the Streif course, skiing in from Kirchberg to avoid the mayhem of...

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Hochzeiger and Rifflsee today on a fresh dusting of snow

Hochzeiger and Rifflsee today on a fresh dusting of snow

Jan. 19, 2010

With the Pitztal Glacier dominating the Pitztal valley it is easy to pass the ski areas of Hochzeiger and Rifflsee. Benjamin Raich is a Hochzeiger...

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Mid January means the Kitzbuhel Hahnenkamm countdown

Mid January means the Kitzbuhel Hahnenkamm countdown

Jan. 13, 2010

With less than a week before the training runs for the 70th Kitzbuhel Hahnenkamm race begin and the Hahnenkamm Strief course is in great shape and set...

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Rail Wars – first head to head rail battle in Neustift.

Rail Wars – first head to head rail battle in Neustift.

Dec. 31, 2009

On Monday evening the first head to head rail battle in Neustift took place. Neustift looked really great – all the snow, rails and of course bars in...

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Zauchensee and the Salzburger Sportwelt ski region deep in snow.

Zauchensee and the Salzburger Sportwelt ski region deep in snow.

Dec. 13, 2009

Just back from a weekend in Zauchensee, south of Salzburg and east of the snow capital that is currently the Austrian Tirol.

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Gerlos in après ski full swing, Konigsleiten deep in snow

Gerlos in après ski full swing, Konigsleiten deep in snow

Dec. 11, 2009

Just back from the Zillertal Arena and saw Gerlos après ski at its best – snowing heavily, europop après ski mixes, Glühwein stands and the mountain...

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The Zillertal Arena has powder snow and the lifts are rolling!

The Zillertal Arena has powder snow and the lifts are rolling!

Dec. 10, 2009

Just back from Zell am Ziller in the Zillertal Arena. If you haven’t been, change that soon – it is one of the best kept secrets in Austrian skiing.

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Innsbruck delivers a big powder day – 5th December 09

Innsbruck delivers a big powder day – 5th December 09

Dec. 5, 2009

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!...

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Best versus favourite skiing in Austria – my local hill opens tomorrow.

Best versus favourite skiing in Austria – my local hill opens tomorrow.

Dec. 3, 2009

The case for suggesting Axamer Lizum, Innsbruck has the best skiing in Austria might be professional suicide – we pride ourselves in offering the very...

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November at the Stubai Glacier

November at the Stubai Glacier

Nov. 28, 2009

So after hauling around a load of camera gear so far this season, today was the first ski where I could let the skis run a bit without being bulked-up...

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Best skiing in Austria? The Arlberg for sure but don’t miss out on the Zillertal Arena – there is some epic skiing there.

Best skiing in Austria? The Arlberg for sure but don’t miss out on the Zillertal Arena – there is some epic skiing there.

Nov. 20, 2009

One of the themes that we feature on the new Skiing Austria website is the ‘best skiing in Austria’. We think that the best ski holiday resorts in...

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David or goliath for snow?

David or goliath for snow?

Oct. 29, 2009

We just had a blog comment from Japan, a hotel owner in Hakuba, Nagano Japan talking about the depth of snow they get in their region.

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Back on skis – sore shins and recollections

Back on skis – sore shins and recollections

Oct. 27, 2009

To a non-skier or snowboarder there must be a level of bewilderment in purchasing what can be a fairly expensive holiday with the guarantee of cold...

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The Swiss celebrate a win in Solden but the Austrians win at celebrating

The Swiss celebrate a win in Solden but the Austrians win at celebrating

Oct. 25, 2009

For the 2nd day on the Rettenbach glacier high above Solden the male racers in the Austrian ski team failed to rise to the weather, snow conditions or...

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White peaks replace the white clouds

White peaks replace the white clouds

Oct. 19, 2009

After a sustained cold and wet front the skies have cleared to reveal the extent of the first winter snap and it is all good.

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Austrian Glacier skiing in October and November – what to expect?

Austrian Glacier skiing in October and November – what to expect?

Oct. 15, 2009

We have seen more calls this year for early season and glacier skiing in Austria. One question always arises – ‘what is it like’?

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October skiing on the Austrian glaciers

October skiing on the Austrian glaciers

Oct. 3, 2009

I have never quite understood how you can measure the snow depth on a glacier but there are far smarter people than me doing exactly that as the...

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Want to open the St Anton 09/10 ski season?

Want to open the St Anton 09/10 ski season?

Sept. 30, 2009

St Anton are running a competition for an individual to officially open the ski season 2009/10.

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Glaciers are go!

Glaciers are go!

Sept. 23, 2009

Morning glacier skiing in Solden is now in operation, the Stubai Glacier has skiing on 2 glaciers.

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Soelden opens with its usual bang in October

Soelden opens with its usual bang in October

Sept. 4, 2009

In October, when the non-glacier skiing world is trudging the ski shows and thumbing travel brochures, Solden in Austria is already hard into the...

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Skiing throughout the summer on the Hintertux Glacier

Skiing throughout the summer on the Hintertux Glacier

May 24, 2009

Back from an enjoyable day on the Hintertux Glacier yesterday, with great early summer skiing under blue skies and still with a great cover of snow.

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Best ski images of winter 08/09 – Westendorf

Best ski images of winter 08/09 – Westendorf

April 21, 2009

Late February, looking back toward Brixen and the main section of the Ski Welt Wilder Kaiser region from Westendorf

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The Krippenstein Freeride Arena Sekundenjagd ski race

The Krippenstein Freeride Arena Sekundenjagd ski race

March 18, 2009

Just had this through from Isabella at the Krippenstein Freeride Arena, a Freeride off-piste race that is not for the faint hearted and where the...

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The Skigloo version 2 – it’s back and better than before

The Skigloo version 2 – it’s back and better than before

March 16, 2009

The hills are alive with après ski as the Skigloo, the après ski hangout located high in the mountains above Innsbruck returns to life this week after...

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Kappl and See in Paznaun – impressive and different options to Ischgl

Kappl and See in Paznaun – impressive and different options to Ischgl

Feb. 20, 2009

Just back from a great day, yesterday in the Paznaun Valley visiting the ski holiday resorts of Kappl and See, lesser known neighbours of Ischgl.

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Gosau – charming villages, views onto glaciers and extensive intermediate skiing. Krippenstein – extreme skiing capital.

Gosau – charming villages, views onto glaciers and extensive intermediate skiing. Krippenstein – extreme skiing capital.

Feb. 2, 2009

Just back from a weekend in Gosau and the Krippenstein Freeride Arena – contrasting neighbouring ski areas but both offering some really great...

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The most spectacular ski race followed by the biggest party in the mountains – the Kitzbuhel Hahnenkamm race weekend

The most spectacular ski race followed by the biggest party in the mountains – the Kitzbuhel Hahnenkamm race weekend

Jan. 24, 2009

Despite the Austrians failing to win for the second successive day on the revered Hahnenkamm race course the Austrians still waved flags, sang and...

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