Ski Review 2019/2020: Men Allround The skis in this category really are all-rounders, combining great handling characteristics with an exceptional price/quality ratio. These qualities make them perfect for beginners, casual skiers and moderately athletic men. read more...
Snowfarming: Recycled Heaven for Skiing In Kitzbühel, the first skiers will be on the slopes again in mid-October. But how does that even work? Skiing in regions that are usually not blessed with snow in October is now possible thanks to the so-called snowfarming method, which... read more...
Kaprun lift connection to be completed soon On November 30 this year, the long-awaited 3K-lift is expected to begin operating, completing the tremendous axis of aerial lifts. The “K-onnection” including the Maiskogelbahn , which was opened last year together with the Kaprun-Center, will... read more...
Bad Kleinkirchheim eliminated from World Cup calendar The popular ski area of Bad Kleinkirchheim will not be taken into consideration during the planning of the upcoming World Cups. During their autumn meeting, FIS confirmed that the Austrian town, which hosted the Women's downhill and GS... read more...
New Lift Projects in Val Gardena and Alpe di Siusi Val Gardena is one of the top ski areas in the world. With an entrance to the famous Sellaronda, over 100 kilometers of red marked slopes and a touch of Dolce Vita, the South Tyrolean ski area is an absolute highlight for sporty skiers and... read more...
Alta Badia: Two Lift Projects for the New Season Known for its fantastic panorama and culinary delights, Alta Badia is one of the most popular ski resorts in South Tyrol. In the upcoming season, winter sports enthusiasts can expect two new ski lifts. Investments will also be made in upgrading... read more...
First European destination on the Ikon Pass Spending the whole season in the same ski resort is too boring for you? With the Ikon Pass you can enjoy the mountains in 41 top destinations worldwide. As of the 2019/20 season, the Matterhorn Ski Paradise in Zermatt is now the first... read more...
The Highest Ski Resorts in the Alps Where some ski resorts end, others are only just getting started. With their elevation of sometimes more than 2,000 m (6,562 ft) above sea level, higher ski resorts not only boast better snow safety, they also feature numerous ski-in/ski-out... read more...
Major Lift Projects at Snow Space Salzburg Now it's official: The ground-breaking ceremony in the Snow Space Salzburg ski resort on September 3, 2019 heralded the two construction projects for the new Flying Mozart gondola lift and the connection to Shuttleberg Flachauwinkl/Kleinarl.... read more...
SkiStar - a Scandinavian success story Whoever followed the World Ski Championships 2019 in Åre will have noticed the name SkiStar. The Swedish operator of the ski resort was the title sponsor of the event. But the company is not only active in Sweden. SkiStar also operates ski... read more...
Ski amadé: Which ski resorts and regions are included? 760 km of slopes, 270 lifts, 260 huts and one ski pass - that's Ski amadé. Austria's largest ski pass network offers skiing fun in 25 ski resorts spread over five regions. Find out what the network has to offer and which ski resorts belong to... read more...
Only one pass for Saalbach, Schmitten and Kitzsteinhorn Big change in three important ski resorts around Salzburg: From winter 2019/20 only the common Alpin Card for Schmitten, Kitzsteinhorn-Maiskogel and Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Leogang-Fieberbrunn will be sold. The tickets provide access to... read more...
Skiing in South America: the 5 Biggest Ski Resorts While we are at the height of summer, enjoying the sun, eating ice cream and spending our days by the lake, winter is well underway south of the equator. In South America, the ski season has just started. Winter-sports fans can hardly wait to... read more...
Skiing in Egypt: Pyramids, Pistes & Penguins Out of the desert and onto the ski slope! If you don't think skiing is possible in Egypt, think again. Only 30 km from Cairo, wintersports enthusiasts can indeed find some pistes. While Ski Egypt does not compare to ski resorts in the mountains,... read more...
The Best Ski Resorts in South Tyrol Alpine flair coupled with Mediterranean dolce vita – that's what skiers find in South Tyrol. Perfectly groomed runs, challenging steep slopes, unique views of the Dolomites, and culinary treats off-piste make your winter holiday a special one in... read more...
Winter Olympics 2026 in Italy: The Venues It's decided: Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo have been accepted to host the 2026 Winter Olympics! The Italian concept came out on top against the sole competitors Stockholm-Åre. Other candidates, such as Innsbruck, had already fallen through... read more...
Skiing in Japan: A practical guide Organising a holiday to Japan might seem a daunting proposition to some people, but I’m here to tell you that planning a ski trip to the land of Ja-pow isn’t as hard as you might think. We coordinated our ski break in February... read more...
Adjusting Ski Bindings Made Simple: DIN Setting Calculator Before you can go skiing, you first need skis. Those skis then need a binding. And very importantly: the binding needs to be adjusted correctly and individually. Do you have to see a professional about this every time? Can you adjust the ski... read more...
Hannibal - Sölden's Show of Superlatives A unique and special highlight will take place in Sölden on the 12th April 2019. Against the impressive backdrop of Rettenbach glacier, Glacier Spectacle Hannibal lets you experience the famous Alpine crossing of the Carthaginian commander in a... read more...
New Glacier Ride: World's Highest Cable Car in Zermatt Ski resort Zermatt / Breul-Cervina, located beneath Matterhorn's magical peak, is known for superlatives. In winter 2018/19 another highlight was added to the list: the world's highest 3S cableway up to Klein Matterhon. It took... read more...
A Great Experience: Cat Skiing at Castle Mountain Skiing with no frills, that's what Castle Mountain ski resort in Alberta in the Canadian Rocky Mountains is known for. If you want to enjoy untouched snow, stunning nature, and true hospitality in a down-to-earth atmosphere, this... read more...
Skiing on Mount Yōtei Volcano in Japan You've always wanted to ski down the crater of a volcano? Off to Japan then! Because on the island of Hokkaido you can do just that. Our friends Armin and Korbi went back-country skiing on Yōtei-zan volcano, and sent us some impressive... read more...
Ski Boots With GripWalk for Superior Walking Comfort Whether it is during après-ski ski or on your way from the car park to the base station – walking in ski boots is hardly any joy. The foot can't roll over, and on slippery surfaces it makes you slide all over the place. But that is a thing of... read more...
The 10 Best Ski Resorts in Switzerland Impressive landscapes, commendable service and snow safety – that's skiing in Switzerland. The Alpine country has a lot in store when it comes to winter sports. Zermatt, the best ski resort in the world, is not the only one to impress. The... read more...