Biathlon World Cup: Teams and Athletes 2025/2026 Who are the biathlon athletes competing in the 2025/2026 World Cup? We took a look at the best nations' male and female athletes and put together everything you need to know about the national teams and their squads. Changes possible:... read more...
Alpine Ski World Cup 2025/2026: All Dates and Venues The Alpine Ski World Cup kicks off the new 2025/2026 season with the giant slalom in Sölden at the end of October, with over 80 races on the programme until March. We have taken a look at the FIS calendar and listed all the dates and locations... read more...
Italy’s Most Advanced Cable Car Is Being Built in Val di Fassa After 40 years in operation, Campitello in Trentino is getting a huge cable car upgrade. The historic aerial tramway to Col Rodella will be replaced by Italy’s most modern tri-cable gondola. Slated to launch in December 2025, the new gondola... read more...
From Mannheim to Tyrol: New Gondola Lift for the Kappl Ski Resort At the start of the winter season, the Tyrolean ski resort Kappl will unveil a new gondola lift. The aging Diasbahn will be replaced by a state-of-the-art 10-passenger gondola. Previously in use at the 2023 Federal Horticultural Show in... read more...
Backstreet Boys to Kick Off Winter Season in Schladming Schladming is gearing up for a spectacular start to the 2025 winter season with a concert highlight like no other: On December 5, 6 and 7, the legendary Backstreet Boys will take the stage at the Planai Stadium for their only European shows.... read more...
The History of Skiing: From Its Beginnings to the Present Day Today, skiing is an essential part of the winter season. Millions hit the slopes every year, and in Alpine regions, the sport has become deeply rooted in local culture. But once upon a time, skiing was nothing more than a practical way to get... read more...
Zauchensee: Schwarzwandbahn will be replaced by 10-seater gondola After nearly 40 years of service, a new era is being ushered in at Zauchensee: The previous Schwarzwandbahn will be replaced by a modern 10-seater gondola. The new lift is set to open in time for the start of the 2025/26 winter season. Skiers... read more...
Groundbreaking for New Mountain Restaurant at Ski Resort Bad Hofgastein At the Schlossalmbahn mountain station in Bad Hofgastein, a modern mountain restaurant called "Kleine Scharte neu" is being built for the upcoming winter season. The groundbreaking ceremony took place in early April of this year, and the opening... read more...
Summer break: How to store your ski gear correctly Summer is just around the corner and the ski equipment can be stowed away again. If you're planning on heading back on the ski slopes next winter though, don't just through your gear into the basement during the break. We'll show you how to... read more...
Mürren-Schilthorn: World's steepest cable car In the Mürren-Schilthorn ski resort in Switzerland, a huge project is slowly coming to an end. Two new gondola lifts have been in operation since the start of the 2024/25 winter season and another lift was added in mid-March. The... read more...
Skiing a mogul: It's easier than you think Elegantly skiing down a mogul run is the dream of most ski fans. But the combination of technique, stamina and speed that is needed to do so can be quite a challenge. Follow our advice to master them in no time. read more...
Culinary ski day in Engadin St. Moritz What is at least as important as good weather and perfectly groomed slopes when skiing? The rustic mountain restaurants and ski huts, of course, which invite you to linger with their culinary delights and spacious sun terraces. Here you can... read more...
How Many Calories Do You Burn Skiing? Skiing isn’t just a popular winter sport, it’s also an excellent workout that can significantly boost your calorie burn. But how many calories do you really burn during a day on the slopes? That depends on several factors. In this article,... read more...
Speed Dating on a Chairlift: A Skiing Experience for Singles Sometimes the adventure of love begins where you least expect it – high up in the Tyrolean Alps. In St. Johann/Tyrol, there is a special event every Friday between 10 January and 14 February: speed dating on the chairlift! This is where winter... read more...
Ski equipment on the plane: What you need to know Car and train are not always the best and only options for travelling to a ski holiday. For very long journeys, travelling by plane is often not only quicker, but also more relaxed. Transporting skis is also not as complicated as many might... read more...
Fit For the Slopes: The Best Ski Gymnastics Exercises Winter sports, and especially skiing are endurance sports. That alone means you need a certain level of general fitness. Easy workouts help prepare you before you head off to your ski trip, and help your body adjust to the strains to come. read more...
The Flex in Ski Boots - What Is It? They may not be very comfortable and walking in them usually doesn't look very elegant, but they are a very important part of the ski equipment: ski boots. The right ski boot fits on the foot like a second skin so that the skier has the... read more...
World's first karaoke gondolas in Grindelwald, Switzerland Many ski resorts offer special cable car experiences, such as fondue gondolas or jukebox gondolas. In Grindelwald, at the gateway to the Jungfrau region in Switzerland, two globally unique gondolas were opened in December 2023: The Ricola... read more...
BOA Fit: The New Technology for Ski Boots There's a new innovation on the ski boot market. With the BOA® fit system, you can adjust your ski boot more easily and much more precisely. Instead of buckles, the boot is tightened using a dial platform with a lace. Find out how the technology... read more...
FreerideTestival 2024: What to expect in the anniversary year Freeride fans have been coming together at Europe's biggest freeride test event in Austria for ten years now. This year, in addition to the well-known locations in Hochfügen, Warth-Schröcken, Saalbach and the Stubai Glacier, there will be... read more...
Ski Review 2023/2024: Touring Skis Men 2 – 90 to 97 mm If you want to explore the open terrain away from the groomed slopes, you need the important avalanche equipment as well as the right material under your feet. This is where the skis in the category "Touring Men 2" come into play. With... read more...
How Koroyd adds to ski helmet safety The newest ski helmet by the US-brand Smith is fortified with Koroyd, a special energy-absorbing technology. Using The Method as an example, we explain how it helps keep you safer on the slopes and reduces the risk of injury in case of an... read more...
Ski Review 2023/2024: Touring Skis Ladies 82 to 88 mm You prefer climbing the mountains by your own efforts instead of using the chairlift? Then you need the right skis to support you on your next adventure. The versatile ladies' touring models are suitable for almost any terrain and are easy on... read more...
Ski Review 2023/2024: Touring Skis Men 1 – 85 to 89 mm If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the ski resorts, strap touring skis under your feet and set off into untouched nature. The models in the touring category Men 1 are particularly versatile with a width of up to 89 millimetres and... read more...
Sustainable ski touring with Ternua Love of nature is always a part of ski touring. That’s why the Spanish brand Ternua goes the extra mile when it comes to sustainability, which is also reflected in its Adrenalite ski touring collection for winter. We take a closer look at the... read more...
Halti’s most sustainable ski collection Whether you prefer to conquer the mountain through long ski tours or seek the thrill of racing down the slopes, you likely want to protect the environments that allow you to pursue your passions. Choosing sustainable ski wear is one way of... read more...
Ski Review 2023/2024: Freeride models under 100 mm Attention off-piste fans: Here comes the first of two freeride categories. These skis are true all-round talents. With a ski center of up to 100 millimeters, they master every challenge in the terrain - even if the snow conditions are... read more...
Ski Review 2023/2024: Freeride models over 100 mm These freeride models are the perfect companions for real powder adventures with deep snow up to your hips. Thanks to their center width of more than 100 millimeters, they can master any challenge in open terrain. The skis tested at this year's... read more...
ISPO Award Winners 2023 in the Snowsports category New products, trends and technologies: Every year numerous well-known sports and outdoor brands present their latest products at the International Sports Trade Fair, or ISPO for short. Particularly innovative products are honoured with the ISPO... read more...
Christmas: The best Gifts for Skiers With Christmas almost here, even last-minute shoppers will soon start looking for the ideal gift for their loved ones. For all winter sports enthusiasts among your friends and family, a ski-related present could be the perfect choice. We've put... read more...
Ski Review 2023/2024: All Mountain Skis If you value variety and want to be prepared for any terrain, the All Mountain Ski category is the right choice. These all-rounders are agile enough for the slopes, but also offer buoyancy and stability in deeper snow. Thus, they work in a wide... read more...
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