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Mathieu Faivre is a HEAD Worldcup Rebel again

Mathieu Faivre is a HEAD Worldcup Rebel again

Following a year away, Mathieu Faivre returns to the HEAD Worldcup Rebels. With HEAD, the French athlete won three World Championship titles and an Olympic bronze medal. Also new to the HEAD team are Meta Hrovat from Slovenia, Armand Marchant from Belgium, and Camille Rast from Switzerland.

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Exploring the enchanting Dolomiti Superski: unveiling the latest price list 23/24

Exploring the enchanting Dolomiti Superski: unveiling the latest price list 23/24

Today we embark on an exciting journey into the heart of a winter wonderland: the majestic Dolomiti Superski ski region. If you're a keen skier or snow enthusiast looking for the ultimate alpine adventure, you've come to the right place. Let me take you through the details of the latest price list for the winter season 23/24.

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Olympic all-rounder Ester Ledecká joins forces with FIRE+ICE by BOGNER for sportswear collaboration

Olympic all-rounder Ester Ledecká joins forces with FIRE+ICE by BOGNER for sportswear collaboration

Performance sportswear brand FIRE+ICE by BOGNER is thrilled to announce an exclusive collaboration with the game-changing multi-sport athlete Ester Ledecká. This inspiring 28-year-old made history during the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Games as the first athlete to win Olympic gold medals in two distinct sports in the same year. Ester has followed this by winning 24 World Cup races in skiing and snowboarding combined and defending her Olympic gold in snowboarding in 2022.

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Gurgl hosts FIS World Cup races for the first time

Gurgl hosts FIS World Cup races for the first time

Gurgl will start the new winter season in November 2023 with a unique sporting highlight. Slalom stars like Lucas Braathen, Henrik Kristoffersen and Linus Straßer gather for the first time at the Diamond of the Alps for the start of the Slalom World Cup. The Ötztal destination wants to enter the club of annual venues in the racing calendar thanks to perfect organization.

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Gondola cabins in Gurgl as a visible sign of inclusion

Gondola cabins in Gurgl as a visible sign of inclusion

Since 2018, the VOI fesch Art Prize has pursued the goal of bringing the potential and skills of people with disabilities into the public eye. The venue for the fourth edition was Ötztal’s destination of Gurgl. Recently, the top 15 were presented. And the works of the artists from Austria and Germany will last: eleven mountain gondola cabins of the Rosskarbahn in Obergurgl are decorated with the motifs.

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Electric Mountain Festival 2023: 18,000 fans celebrated on Sölden’s Giggijoch at over 2,000 meters

Electric Mountain Festival 2023: 18,000 fans celebrated on Sölden’s Giggijoch at over 2,000 meters

With international top headliners such as Don Diablo, Oliver Heldens, Meduza and the Australian twin duo Nervo, the ninth edition of the ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL (EMF) once again thrilled the fans. A (re)mix of electrifying beats, snow-sure skiing fun and the finest culinary delights was on the program. For the first time, as an "extended version", the Electric Mountain Side Events took place very successfully from Monday to Wednesday at trendy locations in the ski area. On Thursday and Friday, a total of 18,000 fans celebrated the Electric Mountain Festival on Giggijoch at over 2,000 meters. Next year’s anniversary edition will be held from 8 to 12 April 2024.

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Skiing meets motor sports in Gurgl

Skiing meets motor sports in Gurgl

Speed, precision and the will to win: These attributes boost British slalom ace Dave Ryding and the car racers Kelvin van der Linde and Ricardo Feller of the DTM team Abt Sportsline. The destination of Gurgl provides support in achieving new successes. Recently, the cooperation with the athletes was extended at the athletes' meeting in Gurgl, Ötztal.

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Electric Mountain Festival 2023: Star DJs and fans celebrate the "Extended Version" in Sölden

Electric Mountain Festival 2023: Star DJs and fans celebrate the "Extended Version" in Sölden

From 10 to 14 April 2023, the Electric Mountain Festival in Sölden will be presented as a multi-day music event for the very first time. Fans are thrilled by the mix of international top acts such as Don Diablo, Oliver Heldens or NERVO amidst the unique alpine scenery of the Ötztal mountains paired with culinary delights and fun on the slopes. In 2023, the electronic beats are spread across several locations in the ski area. Admission to the trendy acts is free for holders of a valid ski pass.

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31 victories and 6 globes: Atomic wins most races in the Alpine Ski World Cup

31 victories and 6 globes: Atomic wins most races in the Alpine Ski World Cup

Austrian ski manufacturer Atomic emerged as the winningest brand of the 2022/23 season on the Alpine Ski World Cup, with 31 victories and 6 globes to its name. The Redster team's success was led by Mikaela Shiffrin, who won 14 of the team's victories and set a new personal best for season points with 2,206. Shiffrin's impressive performance earned her the big globe for the Overall World Cup, as well as globes for slalom and giant slalom races. She also continued to reset the all-time record for most World Cup wins and is now at 88 total victories.

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Austria Guide Verena Abenthung recommends five Innsbruck sights

Most wanted: These five sights in Innsbruck simply have to be seen

Verena Abenthung, Austria Guide and blogger for Innsbruck Tourismus, knows the city like the back of her hand. She guides interested visitors on the popular city walks through the old town, cheerfully offering them her historical knowledge. Verena reveals why no one should miss the following five sights. One top tip even before you start: these and many other attractions are included in the Innsbruck Card.

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