Professional athletes come to the Tyrol to train for Nordic sports – after all the …
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The Most Expensive Ski Passes in Austria
It’s fine when your favourite ski resort announces the upgrade of that cold long uncomfortable lift in the shade of the mountain. Or when the news breaks of a new link to another ski area, …
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Glacier Skiing in Austria – October
All of the glacier ski resorts in the Tyrol are up and running – with fresh snow expected above 2000 metres at the beginning of October. In the other provinces, glaciers such as the Kitzsteinhorn …
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Take the Tyrol Ski Challenge
Fancy the longest ski slope in Tyrol, a ride on the highest free-floating cable car in Europe – or would you rather take a few turns under floodlights? All those who want to call themselves …
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Pitztal Glacier Opens For 2019
Down in the valley, Tyroleans are still enjoying the mild sunshine of late summer but at altitude the Pitztal glacier will start skiing as planned next weekend (21/22 September). “The extensive snowfalls at the beginning …
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Five Early Season Ski Resorts
The list of the best ski resorts for December skiing in Austria is not quite the same as the resorts that open the earliest for the ski season (although there is some cross-over). For a …
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Ski Resort Opening Dates 2019
Now that it’s getting dark at night and the electric blanket has gone on, it’s time to think of the 2019 ski season in Austria. But, by the time you may be just about to …
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Best Family Skiing in Austria
Family-friendly ski resorts aren’t just about finding a good children’s ski school. How far is the resort from the airport? How does it cater for different skill levels? Are there non-skiing activities for different ages? …
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New in Tyrol for Winter 2019 – 2020
Tyrolean ski resorts are among the most modern in the world and regularly invest in new lifts and upgrade their infrastructure. Here is an overview of the most important innovations for the coming winter season: …
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Expert Skiing in Austria
Austria’s reputation as a provider of family-friendly traditional village ski areas has perhaps hidden the attractions of the winter resorts for expert skiers over the years. But, especially with more recent link-ups between ski areas, …
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Beginner Skiing in Austria
Learning to ski can be some of the best fun you have in your life. Or, if you are unlucky, it can be a nightmare. Much depends on the choice of resort – here are …
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