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When the winter season begins, hotels, lift companies, ski schools and mountain huts become workplaces for seasonal staff for several months. Here in Damüls, the slopes are often right on the doorstep.
Seasonal Jobs at Ski Resorts: Working Where Others Go on Holiday At the start of the winter season, teams at ski resorts grow too. Hotels, restaurants, lift companies, ski schools, sports shops and transport providers all need extra staff to keep things running from the breakfast buffet and the first gondola... read more...
on 18 Oct 2026
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The Wildspitzbahn’s support towers at Pitztal Glacier have been transformed into striking works of art.
Ski Lift Towers Become Canvases: Art at Two Tyrolean Glaciers As the ice retreats year after year, Tyrolean artist Hannah Philomena Scheiber has found a powerful way to capture the changing Alpine landscape. She has transformed support towers on the Wildspitzbahn in Pitztal and the Karlesjochbahn in... read more...
on 30 Sep 2026
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Twelve ski areas in the Dolomites are covered by the refund scheme, including 3 Zinnen Dolomites.
Money Back on Old Ski Passes: €30 Million for Skiers in the Dolomites If you skied in the Dolomites between 2022 and 2025, it may be worth digging out your old ski passes and booking confirmations: Dolomiti Superski and its twelve affiliated ski areas are setting aside a total of €30 million for customers who... read more...
on 21 Sep 2026
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The Höllkarbahn C2 is the third and final lift completed as part of Ischgl’s two-year modernisation programme.
Ischgl Kicks Off the Ski Season with Westlife and a New 8-Seater Chairlift Two major highlights await visitors to Ischgl at the start of the 2026/27 winter season: The new Höllkarbahn will begin operating on 26 November, followed two days later by Westlife at the Top of the Mountain Opening Concert. Investments have... read more...
on 10 Sep 2026
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Bare grass instead of snowy slopes: Many Australian ski resorts have ended their season early, including Selwyn, pictured here.
Australian Ski Resorts Close Early as Snow Runs Out Warm weather, rain and dwindling snow cover have cut Australia’s ski season short this year. By early September 2026, numerous resorts had already stopped running their lifts, most around four weeks ahead of schedule. Thredbo and Perisher are... read more...
on 8 Sep 2026
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The red gondola cabins serving Hohe Salve from Söll are now a thing of the past.
New Gondola Cabins for Hohe Salve: SkiWelt Invests €3.3 Million SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser – Brixental has made a major investment: the gondola lift from Hochsöll to Hohe Salve was fitted with brand-new cabins this summer. Bergbahnen Söll invested €3.3 million in the upgrade, aiming to make the ride up the... read more...
on 1 Sep 2026
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The Schöneben-Haideralm ski resort is also part of the new Südtirol Skiarena.
New Südtirol Skiarena: One Ski Pass for 18 Resorts Starting with the 2026/27 winter season, the “Ortler Skiarena” will become the “Südtirol Skiarena”. The ski pass network is also expanding by three resorts and will stretch from Reschen Pass all the way to the Ahrntal Valley. Another new... read more...
on 16 Aug 2026
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Warm temperatures, at times exceeding 15 degrees Celsius even at almost 4,000 meters, have taken a toll on the glacier in Zermatt.
Heat Slows Glacier Skiing: Zermatt Shuts Down for Now Summer heat isn't sparing even Europe's highest ski resort: Zermatt has closed its glacier slopes to recreational skiers for the time being. High temperatures are eating away at the snow cover on the Theodul Glacier — a stark reminder of just... read more...
on 4 Aug 2026
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Helene Fischer will be performing in Schladming on 11 and 12 December in an intimate setting.
Ski Opening: Helene Fischer to Kick Off the Winter Season in Schladming Following last winter’s hugely successful Backstreet Boys concerts, Schladming’s Ski Opening is once again set to be a spectacular event: On December 11 and 12, 2026, german superstar Helene Fischer and her band will kick off the winter season... read more...
on 29 Jul 2026
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Nothing is moving at Portillo ski resort. The severe snowstorm has brought lift operations and access roads to a standstill.
Extreme Snowfall in the Andes: Chilean Ski Resort Reports 5 Metres of Fresh Snow A rare winter storm has dumped extraordinary amounts of snow across the Chilean Andes. Portillo has recorded the highest total, with the ski resort now reporting more than 4.80 metres of fresh snow over the past few days. Access roads are... read more...
on 23 Jul 2026
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Spectacular jumps in open terrain: that's what fans can expect from Olympic freeride skiing in 2030.
Olympics 2030: Freeride Skiing Is In, Nordic Combined Is Out The IOC has made its call, and it marks one of the biggest shake-ups in Olympic winter sports in decades: freeride skiing will make its Olympic debut in 2030, while Nordic Combined is dropped from the programme after more than a century. Two... read more...
on 9 Jul 2026
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From 3 to 1: a high-capacity 10-person gondola is replacing three old lifts on the Grafenberg all at once.
New Grafenbergbahn in Wagrain: Modern 10-Seater Gondola Replaces Three Lifts Big news is on the horizon for winter sports fans at Snow Space Salzburg: starting with the 2026/27 ski season, a brand-new 10-person gondola will begin operating on the Grafenberg in Wagrain. In one fell swoop, it will take over from three... read more...
on 7 Jul 2026
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The new Ruis gondola is just one of three new lift installations at Kronplatz.
Kronplatz Upgrades Three New Lifts for the 2026/27 Ski Season Kronplatz in South Tyrol is making a major investment in its infrastructure ahead of the coming winter. Three lifts are being replaced or newly built, alongside three attractive piste projects. Skiers and snowboarders can look forward to greater... read more...
on 22 Jun 2026
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LaBrassBanda will once again be shaking the stage at the Mountain Festival as one of the headliners.
Ski Season Kickoff in Saalbach: Lineup for the 2026 BERGFESTival Announced From December 4–6, 2026, Saalbach Hinterglemm once again becomes the stage for the Alps' most rock-and-roll season opener. The BERGFESTival pairs world-class live music with the official ski opening in the Skicircus — and this year's lineup is... read more...
on 17 Jun 2026
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Schmittenhöhe Upgrades Kapellenbahn with New 8-Seater Chairlift The Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See is continuing its steady investment in lift infrastructure. Next in line for an upgrade is the Kapellenbahn, where the existing fixed-grip quad chairlift will be replaced by a state-of-the-art detachable 8-seater... read more...
on 21 May 2026
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For 30 million euros, the Plansegg lift and its station building are being completely rebuilt from scratch.
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis: Plansegg Lift Getting a Modern 8-Seater Upgrade The Tyrolean ski resort of Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis is gearing up for winter 2026/27 with one of the biggest single investments in its history: the trusty old Plansegg lift, which has been running since 1997, is getting replaced by a brand-new... read more...
on 6 May 2026
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Glorious sunshine and 19,000 enthusiastic fans came together to celebrate the season finale with Christina Aguilera in Ischgl.
Christina Aguilera Crowns Ischgl's Record-Breaking Season The 2025/26 winter season in Ischgl was a record-breaker in every sense: what kicked off with Rita Ora's opening concert back in November turned into a season that had a whole lot more to offer than just great slope conditions. The grand finale... read more...
on 4 May 2026
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Every year, thousands of fans celebrate right in the heart of Obertauern at the ski opening.
Already Confirmed: Fantastischen Vier and Anastacia at the Ski Opening in Obertauern While the current ski season still runs until May 3rd, Obertauern has already dropped a major announcement for next winter: two high-profile musical acts will perform within a single week at the resort's ski opening, Die Fantastischen Vier... read more...
on 23 Apr 2026
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The new Reiterkogel gondola will run in two sections, taking guests from Hinterglemm all the way up to the summit.
Saalbach-Hinterglemm: New Reiterkogel Gondola Extended to the Summit A major modernization is underway at the Reiterkogel in Hinterglemm, set to significantly improve access to this popular ski and hiking area. The existing lift from the 1990s will be replaced by a powerful new 10-person gondola, while at the... read more...
on 13 Apr 2026
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555 winter sports enthusiasts showcase their skills at Der Weisse Rausch in St. Anton am Arlberg.
An Epic Season Finale at Ski Arlberg: The 'Weisse Rausch' Race As the winter season in Arlberg draws to a close, St. Anton gears up for one last true highlight. The legendary ski race "Der Weisse Rausch" traditionally marks the grand finale in spectacular fashion, attracting hundreds of participants and... read more...
on 10 Apr 2026
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Each treasure chest contains an attractive prize.
Treasure Hunt in Obertauern: The "Gamsleiten Kriterium" “Grab your shovel, get set, go!”, that’s the call once again in Obertauern. On April 18, 2026, the "Gamsleiten Kriterium" returns, an extraordinary treasure hunt in the snow. Participants have the chance to win over 30 prizes, including... read more...
on 8 Apr 2026
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From elephants to dancers to motocross riders: the HANNIBAL glacier show in Sölden is nothing short of spectacular.
HANNIBAL in Sölden turns 25: Where History Meets Spectacle On the Rettenbach Glacier in Sölden, a spectacular live event awaits you on April 10, 2026, set in the heart of the Alps and this year with extra reason to celebrate: the glacier spectacle HANNIBAL is turning 25. At an altitude of 3,000 meters,... read more...
on 12 Mar 2026
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Ischgl presents Christina Aguilera at the Top of the Mountain Closing Concert.
The next big star for Ischgl: Christina Aguilera takes the stage for the season finale Ischgl wraps up its winter season with an international sensation: Christina Aguilera headlines the 2026 Top of the Mountain Closing Concert on May 2nd on the Idalp stage! With this, Ischgl is bringing one of the most distinctive voices... read more...
on 11 Nov 2025
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The Ischgl Opening on November 29th will be a massive party right in the heart of town.
Season Kick-Off in Ischgl: Superstar Rita Ora to Headline Opening Concert Ischgl kicks off the 2025/26 winter season in spectacular style: On Saturday, November 29th, 2025, international pop icon Rita Ora will transform the Tyrolean mountain landscape into a glittering music hub. The legendary "Top of the Mountain... read more...
on 26 Sep 2025
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In the popular Italian ski resorts in South Tyrol helmets are now mandatory for everyone.
Italy Introduces Helmet Requirement for Skiing: New Law Applies to Adults Starting with the 2025/26 winter season, Italy will make helmets compulsory for everyone on the slopes – a worldwide first. Whether you’re skiing, snowboarding, or sledding, a helmet will be legally required in all ski resorts, snow parks, and... read more...
on 25 Aug 2025
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New location, new design: the new mountain station at Col Rodella impresses with its glass façade and underground cabin storage.
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...
on 24 Jul 2025
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In Kappl, the 10-passenger gondola will be used as the new feeder lift.
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...
on 9 Jul 2025
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The Backstreet Boys will play their first European concerts of the new tour in Schladming.
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...
on 7 Jul 2025
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The beginnings of skiing go back thousands of years. Simple wooden planks were once used to get around in the snow.
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...
on 30 Jun 2025
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Old becomes new: the Schwarzwandbahn is replaced by a 10-seater gondola lift.
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...
on 24 May 2025
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With the new construction, Gasteiner Bergbahnen are realizing one of their most significant future projects.
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...
on 3 May 2025
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The world’s steepest gondola lift provides a direct connection between the Lauterbrunnen Valley and the mountain village of Mürren.
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...
on 20 Mar 2025
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The International Austrian Yukigassen Championship will take place from March 14 to 16, 2025 in Filzmoos.
Yukigassen Championships in Filzmoos: Austria's biggest snowball fight The contemplative mountain village of Filzmoos in SalzburgerLand will transform into an arena for the International Austrian Yukigassen Championship from March 14 to 16, 2025 - making it the stage for the country's largest snowball fight!... read more...
on 10 Feb 2025
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Skiing is action, nature and an effective workout all in one.
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...
on 15 Jan 2025
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Lift dating in St. Johann/Tyrol: Singles can get to know each other here every Friday.
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...
on 7 Jan 2025
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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...
on 27 Feb 2024
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