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St. Anton am Arlberg in Tyrol kicks off the winter season on 1st December 2023

St. Anton am Arlberg in Tyrol kicks off the winter season on 1st December 2023

The scent of fresh snow fills the air, the hills are alive with the sound of music and the huts on the mountains and in the valley look oh-so cosy and inviting: it is the cusp of the ski season in St. Anton am Arlberg! St. Anton am Arlberg starts the winter of 2023/24 in style at the Stanton Ski Open from 1st to 3rd December 2023 with concerts on three stages and an assortment of food trucks. Cool bands, DJs and artists such as Bavarian singer-songwriter Oimara ensure a festival atmosphere on Friday and Saturday. At Arlberg Safety Camp and in cooperation with Tyrol Mountain Rescue Service, an avalanche safety presentation and practical training are planned (registration required). Throughout the opening weekend, guests can test the latest models from leading ski and snowboard manufacturers on the slopes of the largest inter-connected ski area in Austria free of charge. Click here for the Stanton Ski Open 2023 programme.

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Atomic product highlights 2023/24

Atomic product highlights 2023/24

Are you looking for the latest and greatest in ski gear? Atomic has you covered. For the 2023/24 season, Atomic is launching a new line of Backland touring skis and boots, as well as a new addition to the Redster family. Whether you are a seasoned skier or just starting out, Atomic has the perfect ski gear for you. Be sure to check out the new Backland touring skis and boots, as well as the new addition to the Redster family, for the 2023/24 season. Read the full article to learn more about the new Atomic ski gear for the 2023/24 season!

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Hawx Ultra XTD: the ultimate all-mountain crossover boot

Hawx Ultra XTD: the ultimate all-mountain crossover boot

Hawx has been one of the world’s bestselling ski boot series for years. For the 2023-24 season, Atomic presents the next generation of its narrow Hawx Ultra XTD line renowned for blurring the line between all-mountain skiing and freeride touring. Featuring notable material and technical updates, the top-end Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 and Hawx Ultra XTD 115 W are each equipped with the BOA® Fit System that securely wraps the foot for an even more comfortable and precise fit. Both are perfect crossover boots combining the legendary feel and all-mountain skiing power of Hawx with best-in-class touring walkability.

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Global recording artist Demi Lovato opens the winter season in Ischgl

Global recording artist Demi Lovato opens the winter season in Ischgl

On 25 November, global singing sensation Demi Lovato will kick off the winter season in Ischgl at the legendary "Top of the Mountain Opening Concert". Admission to the concert is included in the daily ski pass. The Silvretta Arena will open for skiing on 23 November 2023.

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The Gran Risa, undisputed star of the 38th edition of the Alpine Ski World Cup races in Alta Badia

The Gran Risa, undisputed star of the 38th edition of the Alpine Ski World Cup races in Alta Badia

On Sunday 17 and Monday 18 December, the spotlights will once again be shining on the Gran Risa slope, one of the most spectacular in the entire Ski World Cup. This year the Gran Risa boasts considerable improvements in terms of space in the entire starting area. The public will once again be able to choose between the grandstands and the hospitality areas: Leitner VIP Lounge, Red Bull Energy Lounge and Gran Risa Chalet, the latter extended by one floor. Ticketing is scheduled to open on Wednesday, 11 October.

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Elan launches new Primetime ski collection to bring the fun back to carving

Elan launches new Primetime ski collection to bring the fun back to carving

Elan, 100% handcrafted in the Slovenian Alps for almost 80 years, presents the revolutionary Primetime series, a new and exciting collection of skis, designed to spark a revived enthusiasm for skiing on the slopes. Elan’s flagship new series has already collected several internationally recognized awards for design, innovation, quality and performance.

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POC and Marco Odermatt unveil new signature Race Editions

POC and Marco Odermatt unveil new signature Race Editions

Ahead of the new World Cup season, POC and Marco Odermatt are proud to introduce a new limited-edition signature series goggle, which has been designed exclusively by Marco and POC, and which will be used by Marco in the upcoming season. POC has been working closely with Marco for many years, and last year announced a new four-year partnership alongside his first signature series goggle. The new design has been developed by POC and Marco exclusively for the Zonula goggle, which is Marco’s chosen race goggle thanks to its incredible performance and field of vision.

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Gurgl: top-quality skiing in the upper Ötztal

Gurgl: top-quality skiing in the upper Ötztal

The Diamond of the Alps shines particularly brightly among Austria's top ski resorts. The combination of premium ski area, upscale hotels and gastronomy as well as top-class events makes it a true insider’s tip for discerning connoisseurs. At altitudes between 1800 and 3080 meters with absolute snow guarantee, 112 perfectly groomed kilometers of pistes and 25 lifts can be explored, without any waiting times but with picture-perfect panoramas at every turn. On 16 November 2023, Gurgl will kick off the winter season as one of the first winter ski areas in the Alps. For the very first time, the 2023 season will be launched with a sporting mega-event, the AUDI FIS Alpine Ski World Cup on 18 November.

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4-star Panorama Royal wellness hotel in Bad Häring in Kufsteinerland

Welcome! News on Tirol’s winter accommodation 2023/24

No matter whether a stylish 4-star hotel, comfortable holiday apartment or a traditional farm: over 90% of the accommodation establishments in Tirol are family-run and Tirol’s hosts welcome their guests with both warmth and enthusiasm, day in and day out. It’s therefore no wonder that almost three quarters of Tirol’s guests are also regular visitors to the region. They can also look forward to benefitting from numerous innovations and environmental awards in the 2023/24 winter season.

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Bargiel first to ski down all Karakoram 8K peaks

Bargiel first to ski down all Karakoram 8K peaks

PAKISTAN, 26 July: Polish mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel etched his name in the annals of history when he reached the summit of Gasherbrum I, standing at 8,080 metres, at 4:15 am local time before undertaking an unparalleled ski descent without supplemental oxygen. This unprecedented achievement establishes him as the first person to have skied from the summits of all the Karakoram eight-thousanders, marking a milestone in mountaineering history.

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Robbie Williams set to rock the stage at Ski Opening Schladming-Dachstein

Robbie Williams set to rock the stage at Ski Opening Schladming-Dachstein

“Austria is a secret that’s too well kept from the rest of the world!” (Robbie Williams at the press conference for Ski Opening in Schladming.) On 7 and 8 December 2023, a global superstar will come to Schladming, simultaneously heralding the return of Ski Opening Schladming-Dachstein to the world stage! None other than sensational superstar Robbie Williams, fresh off his world tour, will grace Austria with two additional concerts. Together with Leutgeb Entertainment Group, the Schladming-Dachstein Region, and the Schladming 4-Mountain Ski Area (Hauser Kaibling, Planai, Hochwurzen, and Reiteralm), an unparalleled stage performance is being prepared for Planai Stadium. Brace yourself for a unique and sensational concert experience in a setting that is every bit as unmatched. Be sure to circle these two dates on your calendar!

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