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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.…
Keep on reading...The Jagdhof in Neustift
I always enjoy flying into Innsbruck in the heart of the Tyrol, the descent is spectacular with the plane slowly descending into the valley, the mountains looming tall on both sides close enough to feel like you are just sitting in a cable car! Then there is the airport, fast and efficient, we were through…
Keep on reading...The Stubai Glacier – Top of the world
THE FACTS SEASON START & END: Early September to early July ALTITUDE: 1750-3210m / Vertical Drop- 1460m PISTES: 35% Beginner / 24% Intermediate / 41% Expert LIFTS:26 (Cable-5 / Chair lifts-7 / Drag lifts-9 / Others-5) SLOPES: 34 Pistes for a total of 62 KM (straight line) SNOW: Guaranteed natural snow October to June LIFT…
Keep on reading...Cristallo Palace Hotel – Cortina d’Ampezzo
Just when we thought the journey could not get any better our Chauffeur delivered us to the front door of the ‘5-star Superior’ Cristallo Palace Hotel in Cortina d’Ampezzo. The first impression that hits you is the grandeur of the place or should I say palace!?! Along with a bronze bust in the foyer of…
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