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Exhibition – Gurgl Carat Centre in Obergurgl, Austria 2020
*NOTE- Sadly due to COVID-19 The exhibition is now closed The Gurgl Carat is a stunning architectural masterpiece completed in Gurgl, which is known as ‘The Diamond of the Alps.’ Located in the heart of Obergurgl, the building’s exterior is inspired by the facets of a fine diamond. Qualities such as the unique location and…
Keep on reading...Val Gardena, Burning Dolomites in Autumn
Summer may be nearing its end, But Autumn in Val Gardena provides a feast for the eyes.
Keep on reading...Freeride the Fjords
Alpine Artist Adam Adventures through the Norwegian Fjords, Skitouring Myrkdalen and high up in the Norwegian mountains.
Keep on reading...Spurart – Ski Building Workshop in Innsbruck
Hidden away in Innsbruck Austria is SPURart, I head there to fullfill a dream whilst experiencing their “build-your-own” skis and snowboards workshop. It was December and I was in Innsbruck, Christmas was in full swing with snow covering everything from the markets to the mountain tops and Krampus was terrorising the streets as he does…
Keep on reading...Lermoos : Heart of the Zugspitz Arena
Lermoos is popular for its diversity. The ski resort combines tradition with modern spirit and offers a wide range of activities, events and experiences. FACTS SEASON START & END: Opens early December to mid April SKI ALTITUDE: Grubigstein 1004-2160m / Vertical Drop- 1156m PISTES: 48% Beginner / 44% Intermediate / 8% Expert LIFTS: 9 (Gondola-3…
Keep on reading...St. Moritz : Top of the World
THE FACTS SEASON START & END: Late November to early May SKI ALTITUDE: 1716-3303m / Vertical Drop- 1587m in one resort PISTES: 20% Beginner / 70% Intermediate / 10% Expert LIFTS: 56 (Cable-7 / Gondola-1 / Funicular-3 / Chair lifts-21 / Drag lifts-24) SLOPES: 88 Pistes for a total of 350 KM CROSS-COUNTRY: 220 KM…
Keep on reading...Gstaad – Glacier 3000
THE FACTS SEASON START & END: Late October to Early May SKI ALTITUDE: 1350-3000m / Vertical Drop- 1650m PISTES: 39% Beginner / 13% Intermediate / 48% Expert LIFTS: 10 (Cable-3 / Chair lifts-3 / Drag lifts-4) SLOPES: 11 Pistes for a total of 25 KM CROSS-COUNTRY: 7 KM of cross-country ski trails from April to…
Keep on reading...St. Hubertus Resort – Cervinia
The road from down in the Saint-Vincent down in the valley at 575 metres all the way up to the alpine town of Cervinia at 2006 metres was quite a spectacular accent which took us about 40 minutes to drive. The climb was a feast for the eyes, however poor Cheeky did have to keep…
Keep on reading...Helly Hansen- Norwegian style
I have to admit, I am a bit of a Scandophile at heart when it comes to culture and design, if it was not for those ingenious nordic inventors skiing would not exist, and how boring would our winters be? So needless to say, over the years I have come to try quite a varied…
Keep on reading...Ski Season Prep & Survival
Skiing forces the body into challenging positions and the feet into little coffins. Despite these compromises, few take the time to properly warm-up before a full day on the slopes, and fewer still time before the apres to downregulate. About MobilityWOD: MobilityWOD is the ultimate guide to resolving pain, preventing injury, and optimizing athletic performance.…
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