Posts Tagged ‘Snowboard’
Lech Zürs am Arlberg
THE FACTS SEASON START & END: Open beginning of December to late April SKI ALTITUDE: 1450m-2450m / Vertical Drop- 1000m PISTES: 40% Beginner / 45% Intermediate / 15% Expert LIFTS: 88 (Gondola-14 / Chair lift-46 / Drag lifts-28) SLOPES: 117 Pistes for a total of 180km (including Warth-Schröcken) New connection with St. Anton increases the…
Keep on reading...The Hotel Gotthard – Lech
Cheeky and I arrived late one evening at Zurich where we boarded our Mercedes carriage which proceeded to whisk us through the night, up to the Austrian Alps. As we neared our destination we could make out the towering peaks of the Arlberg mountains as the moon glistened softly off the snowy cloak of winter.…
Keep on reading...Exhibition – Arlberg Hospice in St. Christoph, Austria 2018/19
I showcased my alpine art over the winter of 2018/19 at my inaugural solo show, which ran from the 12th December 2018 through to the 1st of May 2019, in the ‘Cathedral Gallery’, the highest art exhibition space in the Alps at the Arlberg Hospiz Hotel, St Christoph. The paintings, prints and skis covered various…
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...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...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...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…
Keep on reading...Cortina d’Ampezzo
THE FACTS SEASON START & END: Early December – mid April ALTITUDE: 1224m-2990m / Vertical Drop- 1766m PISTES: 50% Beginner / 35% Intermediate / 15% Expert LIFTS: 34 (cable-5 / chair lifts-26 / drag lifts- 3) SLOPES: 66 Pistes for a total of 115KM SNOW: Guaranteed snowcover 95% due to snow machines WEATHER: Average of…
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