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Elan Voyager: bringing the mountains closer

Elan Voyager: bringing the mountains closer

Elan, maker of handcrafted skis 100% made in the Slovenian Alps for over 75 years, earns recognition for launching the world’s first all-mountain folding ski, the Elan Voyager. Following an early release in 2021, the Voyager has been distinguished by the most prestigious awards including the Plus X Award, ISPO Gold Award in the Hardgoods Category, Big See Product Design Grand Prix Award, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia Gold National Innovation Award and the highest-calibre Red Dot Award: Best of the Best.

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Baqueira Beret launches the online advance sale of the 2022-2023 season ski pass

Baqueira Beret launches the online advance sale of the 2022-2023 season ski pass

Winter lovers and those who are more proactive can now buy the BaqueiraPASS ski pass online for the 2022-2023 season at a better price. In addition, they can also book high-altitude holidays in the Val d'Aran and Valls d'Àneu for the winter, with extra advantages if booked through the official Viajes Baqueira travel agency.

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Region Seefeld, Tirols Hochplateau: Winter News 22/23

Region Seefeld, Tirols Hochplateau: Winter News 22/23

Every year at the start of the winter season we ask for the regional news of our guest houses and infrastructures. Below you will find the list of our regional news for the coming winter season 2022/2023.

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Alta Badia, the 4th Italian tourist destination to obtain GSTC certification

Alta Badia, the 4th Italian tourist destination to obtain GSTC certification

With the GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) certification awarded to Alta Badia on Tuesday 9 August 2022, the tourist destination in the heart of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, demonstrates its commitment to sustainable tourism through an internationally recognised label.

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Elan Skis 22/23 Collection Holistically Perpetuates Always Good Times for All Skiers

Elan Skis 22/23 Collection Holistically Perpetuates Always Good Times for All Skiers

Elan, handcrafted skis 100% made in the Slovenian Alps since 1945, envisions an inclusive world for all to enjoy the good times created through skiing. Elan celebrates the legends, welcomes the newbies and encourages progress among all ages and levels. From pioneering shapes, to state-of-the-art technologies, to the most innovative product of the last decades, the Elan Voyager (the first all-mountain folding ski in the world), Elan's 2022/23 ski collection is a reflection of the brand's dedication to constantly innovating ski designs to enhance performance, and thus participation, for all skiers.

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Fischer Ranger: crafted to ski more

Fischer Ranger: crafted to ski more

Jack of all trades, master of more: The new all-mountain/freeride line truly lives up to its name by offering skiers endless opportunities on the mountain. The new Ranger series is the result of Fischer’s ongoing collaboration between athletes and product developers with the aim of making this iconic line of skis even more engaging. The slogan “Crafted to ski more” is the guiding principle.

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VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports: Marcel Hirscher and Red Bull start new era of skiing with collaboration

VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports: Marcel Hirscher and Red Bull start new era of skiing with collaboration

The VAN DEER ski brand of record overall World Cup winner Marcel Hirscher is pooling its knowledge with Red Bull and aiming to break new ground in skiing with VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports Equipment GmbH. "Good is not good enough for us. We always go one step further in everything we do," said Marcel Hirscher at the unveiling of his ski brand in autumn 2021. It marked the start for a second career in skiing for the most successful skier in the world. VAN DEER became a hot ski brand within the space of a few months and redefined a sporty alpine lifestyle. Now it’s time for the next step: with VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports, Marcel Hirscher and Red Bull want to take skiing to a new level, both at the elite and mass participation ends.

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Marcel Hirscher of Austria presents the new VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports brand in Golling

How Marcel Hirscher went from ski star to entrepreneur for Project 68

Alpine skiing legend Marcel Hirscher spent the past decade with the title of the world's best ski racer before retiring in 2019 with 67 World Cup wins, 8 consecutive World Cup titles and a handful of Olympic medals, including two golds. The Salzburg native hit the workshop where his obsession for tinkering, paired with his perfectionism and a creative drive, led him to develop his own ski line, partnering with Red Bull to create VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports.

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Dave Ryding makes British skiing history

Dave Ryding makes British skiing history

A ceremonial handover of the gondola dedicated to the first British winner of a Hahnenkamm World Cup Race. Just four months after the impressive victory of British slalom racer Dave Ryding at the Hahnenkamm World Cup Race, Ryding was ceremoniously presented with his own gondola at the Hahnenkamm lift in Kitzbühel on Friday, 27 May 2022.

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With The New Backland Helmets Atomic Combines Protection, Functionality and Fit for Ski Tourers

A Ski Touring Helmet that Can Do It All

For the 22/23 season Atomic presents its first ever ski touring helmet with the same tone-setting innovative ingenuity as usual. The Backland helmet is a lightweight touring model certified for winter sports, climbing, and cycling. It not only provides superior protection, but it also comes with no compromise in fit and functionality. That said, it offers the best possible comfort for skimo athletes and demanding ski tourers alike, while being lightweight and equipped with all the important features. With its Shocksense sensor, the Backland CTD version even features an SOS alert function and evaluates the impact of a crash on the helmet integrity.

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