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Stubai Glacier: away from everyday life, into the snow

Stubai Glacier: away from everyday life, into the snow

Stubai Valley 2021: An unforgettable mountain panorama up to an altitude of 3,210 metres, a varied programme for the whole family and regional delicacies: the Stubai Glacier combines it all. Here, winter sports fans can escape everyday life: whether you pack the action in doing one of the many sports on offer, enjoy time high up on the TOP OF TYROL summit platform or relax on one of the sun terraces.

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Alta Badia: Ski Gourmet (IDM Suedtirol, Alex Moling)

The best up-and-coming chefs and sustainable cuisine featured in this year’s ‘A taste for skiing’

Young, charismatic chefs with their own philosophy in the kitchen. This is the profile of the chefs who’ll be playing the leading role at the twelfth edition of the A taste for skiing initiative on the slopes of Alta Badia. Culinary events such as the Gourmet Skisafari, SunRisa, Sommelier on the slopes, Roda dles Saus and the Wine Skisafari will be accompanying skiers in the heart of the South Tyrolean Dolomites throughout the winter season.

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Nos Ladins (We Ladins): a truly local experience / Alex Moling

Nos Ladins (We Ladins): a truly local experience

The "Nos Ladins (We Ladins)" initiative is back, offering a number of activities to enjoy together with local people from the area. The purpose of this initiative is to teach the many tourists visiting the valley about local traditions, allowing them to enjoy unforgettable experiences. Alta Badia, in the heart of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an authentic place, bursting with culture and traditions that date back thousands of years and characterise the Ladin people who live here.

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The sustainable 4-in-1 solution for long-lasting fresh-smelling shoes

The sustainable 4-in-1 solution for long-lasting fresh-smelling shoes

Frequently worn shoes not only wear out externally, they also develop an unpleasant odour in the long run, especially if they are used for sweaty sports and outdoor activities. Bacteria settle in the damp inner shoe and decompose the sweat and the shoe begins to stink. With the new SHOES like NEW inserts, annoying shoe odour can be permanently eliminated without having to wash the shoe or resort to drastic chemical agents.

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Alta Badia: a world beyond skiing

Alta Badia: a world beyond skiing

Winter in the mountains means pure, clean air, wide open spaces and snow-covered landscapes and peaks. In addition to its fantastic ski slopes, Alta Badia in the heart of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers plenty of attractions to venture out and explore this destination, from sledging to snowshoe excursions. The beginning of the winter season is planned for 7 January.

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Bryce Bennett

USA and Norway dominate the first training session

S. Cristina, 16 December 2020. The first of two training runs for the downhill classic on the Saslong was held in Val Gardena/Gröden on Wednesday. On a shortened course, US skier Jared Goldberg clocked the best time, somewhat surprisingly.

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Podium-worthy protection in Smith’s new Icon race helmet

Podium-worthy protection in Smith’s new Icon race helmet

Winter 2020/21: inspired by the demanding runs and high speeds of the FIS World Championships, Smith developed the new Icon helmet to allow racers to stay focused on the finish line knowing they’re backed by maximum protection.

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Winter hiking in Innsbruck: perhaps the loveliest way to discover the winter anew

Winter hiking in Innsbruck: perhaps the loveliest way to discover the winter anew

The crunch of snow under your boots. The babbling of small brooks covered in ice. Winter sun instead of grey mist. And lots of fresh air to lift your spirits. If you’d like to experience this winter fairy tale for yourself, Innsbruck is just the place, the region boasting 67 kilometres of winter hiking trails which demonstrate what winter really can be like.

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Dominik Paris / Saslong Classic Club

Val Gardena/Gröden prepares for a special challenge

St. Cristina, 5 November 2020. One thing is certain 40 days ahead of the first downhill training on the Saslong: the 53rd edition of the World Cup classics in Val Gardena/Gröden will not be "business as usual" for all participants. Nevertheless, the organisers around OC President Rainer Senoner are confident that the last weekend before Christmas will see exciting races and that they will deliver a great product to the ski fans in their living rooms.

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Holiday booking safety: the SkiWelt "cancellation guarantee"

Holiday booking safety: the SkiWelt "cancellation guarantee"

SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental offers guests maximum safety when booking accommodation in the 2020/21 winter season. The "cancellation guarantee" enables free cancellation in all SkiWelt locations up to 48 hours before arrival. All regular guests, early bookers and newcomers are offered the greatest possible flexibility and safety for their 2020/21 skiing holiday in SkiWelt.

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Ischgl postpones the start of the winter season 2020/21

Ischgl postpones the start of the winter season 2020/21

The plan was to mark the start of this year’s winter season in Ischgl on 26 November. Unfortunately, the new general regulations issued by the Austrian Federal Government require a postponement of the planned start to the season in Paznaun, Tyrol. Silvrettaseilbahn AG has set a new date for the winter opening on 17 December, provided that the coronavirus situation in general has stabilised by then. The other winter sports destinations in Paznaun (Galtür, Kappl and See) will kick off their winter season on 18 December.

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