Season openings, ski pass prices, new lifts and snow from ski resorts across Europe.
On Sunday 20 December the traditional men's giant slalom will be held on the Gran Risa slope, as part of the Alpine Ski World Cup, whereas for Monday 21 December, the FIS has assigned a slalom to Alta Badia. To guarantee maximum safety for the athletes, their teams, the media representatives and all the operators, this year the numerous fans can only support their favourites on television.
In the coming year, ISPO Munich will take place from 1 to 5 February, completely online. In close cooperation with the industry and with consideration for the current development of the coronavirus, Messe München has decided to conduct the event completely digitally. By doing so, the world’s leading sports business platform will be beneficial for all participants, regardless of international travel restrictions. The event format will build upon the positive results of the virtual ISPO Re.Start Days in June 2020. It will offer opportunities for brand and product presentation, for discussion and networking as well as maintenance of international business relationships.
Decision-makers in the Paznaun region of Tyrol have devised a comprehensive package of measures to best protect the health and safety of guests, employees and locals. The traditional Top of the Mountain Concert at the start of the season will not take place this year, but an alternative is being worked on and will be presented in autumn.
Already in August, Ischgl presented details regarding comprehensive health and safety standards for the coming winter season. Before the start of winter, the region invests further in the latest technology for a holiday experience with a maximum of safety.
The Austrian government has put in place a Package for Safe Winter Tourism in order to ensure guests coming to Tyrol in winter 2020/21 have a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Here are the most important measures which have been taken for restaurants, après-ski locations, cable cars and ski schools.
From winter 2020/21, the 3 premium ski regions Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn, Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See and Kitzsteinhorn Kaprun (a network included with the ALPIN CARD) will guide you to your desired destination via mobile and digital means over all mountains and downhill runs. Even if you lose your bearings along the way, or are looking for a particular hut, or just want to make turns on a blue piste: "The APP is the Map." Always with you, always helpful, with voice messaging and all the functions of a road navigation system.
For those who are not already familiar with the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn, the first thing you will grin about is the long name. However, just as long as the name is the list of opportunities in the coolest ski region of the Alps. The region, which covers two Austrian states, not only combines 270 kilometres of piste, 70 modern lifts and 60 cosy, stylish huts but also has a special feeling: the spirit of the Home of Lässig, or in other words, the pure feeling of happiness! This feeling is what fun-loving families, sporty Alpine skiers and freeriders will all find here.
Under normal circumstances, the decision would have already been made in May at the FIS Congress in Thailand. However, due to the current situation, the event did not go ahead, so the FIS Council finally decided at an online congress which resort would host the Alpine Ski World Championships 2025. With Saalbach Hinterglemm, the ÖSV entered the second round and brought the long-hoped-for contract to Austria with the concept "One Mountain, All Competitions".
The whole of Zermatt’s infrastructure is still available to guests this winter, combined with the necessary safety precautions to ensure the health of guests and employees. All the facilities and pistes will be open, and there will even be an additional cable car in operation, the Kumme gondola. Even the Zermatt Unplugged music festival will take place, albeit in a different format that's been adapted to the current situation.
The lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic is causing a great deal of uncertainty and reduced sales for almost every industry in Switzerland. Instead of falling into a state of shock, Zermatt Bergbahnen AG (ZBAG) is concentrating on the time "when this is all over". Despite the difficult starting position, the Board of Directors has decided to make major investments of around 60 million Swiss francs over the next two years as planned. The additional financing provided by the banks also contributes to this decision. As soon as the weather conditions allow and no further official decisions relating to the coronavirus prevent construction work from taking place, ZBAG will commence the task of building the new Kumme gondola lift and continue work on the Matterhorn glacier ride II 3S cableway project.
As a driver of innovative technology and design, Helly Hansen continues to push the boundaries of professional-grade gear. Though the history of the Norwegian-based brand reaches all the way back to 1877, the company has never stopped looking forward, drawing on the extensive knowledge of their heritage and working with professionals to achieve the cutting edge of technical outdoor gear. For the Fall/Winter 2020 season, Helly Hansen is launching the new LIFA INFINITY PRO™, the brand’s most innovative and sustainable waterproof/breathable technology to date.
For the 2020/2021 winter season, the unrivalled Ötztal Super Skipass is looking forward to the next great innovation. Thanks to a smart price calculation system, winter sports enthusiasts can benefit from attractive prices via early online booking in the period between 19 November 2020 and 25 April 2021. You can save up to 20% on the valley-wide ski pass that comprises the top ski areas of Sölden and Gurgl. Ski tickets for 6 days or more also include two special highlights: admission to 007 ELEMENTS and the Top Mountain Motorcycle Museum. The Ötztal Super Skipass also comprises the ski slopes available in Hochoetz, Vent, Gries and Niederthai.
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