Try on a pair of ski boots this autumn and you’ll struggle to avoid it: a dial instead of – or alongside – the buckles. At ISPO in Amsterdam, Patri...
Less snow at lower altitudes, ski resorts moving their lifts and skiers wondering whether they will still go at all. At ISPO in Amsterdam, experts...
El Niño hit +2.84 °C in September, the highest monthly value since 1982. What a record-breaking El Niño does and doesn’t mean for snow in the Alps.
Time flies, and it will be winter again in just a bit over a month, bringing along an increasing chance of snow. From 1 November, one is required t...
From Sunday 1 November, winter tyres are compulsory in Austria again, and police in Tyrol are stepping up checks. Here are the rules and the fines.
Did you buy a ski pass for one of the twelve Dolomiti Superski resorts in the 2022/23, 2023/24 or 2024/25 winter? Then you may be able to get part...
FIS has approved the race course in Sölden. The World Cup season starts on 24 and 25 October with the giant slaloms on the Rettenbach Glacier.
The 2026/27 ski test results are in! Together with Ski & Board Test GmbH (Snow Society) and Riml Sports in Gurgl, we present the experts’ picks in...
Ski passes are getting more expensive again, but less sharply than you might fear. We checked what a six-day pass costs in high season at 36 popula...
Your little one on skis - what can be cuter than that? You'll see kids just a metre tall glide down the practice slope on mini skis like proper rac...
The predicted snow has arrived! It is currently snowing incredibly hard in parts of the Alps. The team from Poederbaas (Powder Boss in Dutch) heade...
On the slopes, you might come across some drinks known only to winter sports enthusiasts. If you ordered a Willy mit Birne or Lumumba in the UK, th...
In most ski resorts, the season starts in December, but that does not mean that there is a lot of snow and all slopes are open by then. Even though...
Are you looking for Austrian ski resorts suitable for beginners? In this weblog, we tell you which ski areas are perfect for you. Beginner skiers a...
Most ski enthusiasts hate it: rock-hard slopes with ice sheets. It is difficult to get a grip on an icy slope, and many people spontaneously cramp...
In Austria, you can find many campsites where you can stay with a camper van or caravan in winter. Winter camping is becoming increasingly popular,...
Tiroler Gröstl is classic après-ski food, the kind of dish skiers and snowboarders crave after we come off the slopes and shelter from the blizzard...
Few garments carry the same aura of sophistication as the dinner jacket. Refined, sharp and undeniably elegant, it has been the hallmark of formal...
What are the best ski resorts for a winter sports holiday with children? To be honest, for most kids, a snowy slope and a sledge are already enough...
After winter sports, it is time to wash your ski gear. Before returning everything to the closet, remove all stains and unpleasant odours. Never wa...
People often make mistakes when buying a new pair of ski boots. Too bad, because the wrong ski boots can really ruin your winter holiday. To avoid...
Sore shins while skiing is one of the most common complaints bootfitters encounter. Fortunately, there are solutions to this problem, but first, yo...
The Harakiri in Mayrhofen is among Austria's most notorious and steepest slopes. Should you venture downhill without sufficient skiing experience,...
As far as we are concerned, winter sports and good food are inseparable. A ski day is incomplete without a delicious lunch in a cosy mountain hut o...
Being scared on skis is no fun. It affects many winter sports enthusiasts skiing for the first time or clicking back into the slats after a long ti...
Après-ski is something Austria does very well. For many winter sports enthusiasts, this is the deciding factor for booking a skiing holiday in Aust...
A winter sports holiday with a baby - is it possible and fun? Of course, your little one is still too small to ski, and as a parent, you will ski a...
Would you like to have your own skis, but your budget doesn't allow for a pair of brand new slats? Then second-hand skis might be a good solution....
Are you going on your first winter sports holiday this coming winter? In this article, we will answer all your questions about your first winter sp...
Anyone using the Swiss national roads this year will need a Swiss vignette for 2025. This requirement applies to all residents, tourists and vehicl...
