Outdoor activities in Austrian Alps holidays, courses & experiences

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Review of Crystal Ski holiday in Mayrhofen: Snowboarding in Zillertal

Most Brits book a package ski holiday rather than plan independently, and the biggest tour operator is Crystal. In this review of Crystal Ski holiday in Mayrhofen I rate the overall package and discuss snowboarding in Zillertal Valley. Getting to Mayrhofen Every ski holiday from the UK starts with a…

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Review of Inghams ski holiday at Residenz Tamara in Solden, Austria

Looking to go skiing or snowboarding in Austria this winter? Are you after great slopes, excellent apres and comfy accommodation that won’t break the bank? Then read this review of Inghams ski holiday at Residenz Tamara in Solden. For this trip a friend and I headed to Austria with six…

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Alpine Elements discount: 10% off snowboarding holidays

Alpine Elements provide high quality ski and snowboard chalet holidays at reasonable prices. Made even more readable by a 10% discount for AWE365 members. They have be operating for over 17 years, and are a trusted medium size operator that sends 20,… Sorry but only AWE365 Club members can view…

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Review of Solden snowboard holiday in Otztal: Fun Austrian snowboarding

Looking for a large varied ski area with great apres and reasonable prices? Fancy some fun Austrian snowboarding? Then this review of Solden snowboard holiday in Otztal is a must read! Annual guys trip For the last 15 years my friends and I have enjoyed an annual ‘lads’ snowboarding trip….

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Best solo ski trips: Including Christmas singles skiing holiday

The best solo ski trips offer lone travellers the chance to enjoy all the fun and excitement of a ski break. Looking to improve your technical ability, meet new people or have a blast on the slopes? This list – including a Christmas singles skiing holiday –- can help you…

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Run down Hahnenkamm in Kitzbuhel: World’s craziest trail running event?

Would you run down Hahnenkamm in Kitzbuhel? The infamous ski slope, known as one of the steepest, is home to the innov-8 Decent Race, possibly the world’s craziest trail running event. What is the Hahnenkamm? Hahnenkamm is revered amongst skiers. Many people go skiing in Kitzbuhel just to ski it….

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Review of Inov-8 Roclite 275 womens trail running shoes on Silvrettarun 3000

This review of Inov-8 Roclite 275 womens trail running shoes was carried out by adventurer Sarah Hannibal. Below she tells her running story, reviews the trainers and talks about participating in the Silvretta Run 3000. So here is my running story. I like running, it clears my mind. I regularly…

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Where to go on Austria skiing holidays: 10 best Austrian ski resorts

Never skied in Austria? You don’t know what you’re missing. But with over 400 ski resorts, the question is where to go on Austria skiing holidays? Well the 10 best Austrian ski resorts below are a good place to start. Why go on Austria skiing holidays? In Austria you can expect sweeping…

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Review of Damuls-Mellau snowboarding holiday in Bregenzerwald, Austria

I love to visit new and less well known ski areas. Not only can you escape the crowds but you often find a hidden gem. Read this review of Damuls-Mellau snowboarding holiday in Bregenzerwald, Austria to find out why you should plan a visit. Getting to Damuls We flew from…

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SkiBro Discount: 10% off snowboard lessons and guiding in the Alps

SkiBro is an innovative new platform that enables you to find your perfect instructor, mountain guide, ski school or adventure and book instantly. Each provider has a comprehensive profile including video & customer reviews, so you know exactly w… Sorry but only AWE365 Club members can view this content. However…

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SkiBro Discount: 10% off ski lessons and guiding in the Alps

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10 best treks in Europe: Top European trekking holidays

Are you an avid hiker and fan of European trekking holidays? Then you’ve probably spent some time wondering which are the best treks in Europe. Well, wonder no more. Without having tried them all yourself, it makes sense to get an expert opinion. And that’s exactly what we got for…

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10 best freeride ski destinations worldwide: By a pro freerider

Who better to ask what are the best freeride ski destinations worldwide than an ex pro skier who competed on the freeride tours? Read on to find out the top spots to get your off piste and backcountry thrills according to extreme skier Rachel Findler. A few years ago Rachel was a…

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Review of Ischgl snowboarding in December: Powder, piste & party

When my first snowboarding trip of the season to Norway was cancelled due to a lack of snow, I had a week to sort out an alternative. Checking open ski areas, the Tirol region of Austria was the best option. During this review of Ischgl snowboarding in December it delivered…

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Review of Lowen Hotel in Schruns: Montafon ski holiday in Austria

When booking this Montafon ski holiday in Austria I was looking for varied slopes, good off-piste, lovely accommodation and lively apres. Read this review of Lowen Hotel in Schruns to find out whether it ticked all the boxes. Getting to Montafon During this Montafon ski holiday in Austria we stayed at the lovely Four…

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Review of Innsbruck snowboarding in Patscherkofel ski resort

In January I had a couple of days to kill in Innsbruck, Austria. We planned to head up Nordkette to conduct a review of Innsbruck snowboarding, but it was closed due to too much snow. Instead we checked out the snowboarding in Patscherkofel ski resort, where we enjoyed waist deep powder! Arriving in Innsbruck Most…

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Review of Montafon snowboarding holiday in Schruns, Austria

I was looking for four things when booking the lads snowboarding trip: lots of varied slopes, plenty of off-piste, good accommodation and fun apres. I found all four during this review of Montafon snowboarding holiday in Schruns, Austria. Introducing Montafon Located in Vorarlberg, the westernmost region of Austria, Montafon isn’t exactly a household name…

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Review of Brandnertal multi activity family holiday in Vorarlberg

Looking for a mountain activity holiday for all the family? Want excitement and adventure in a beautiful destination? Then check out this review of Brandnertal multi activity family holiday in Vorarlberg, as it could be exactly what you are looking for. For our main summer holiday we decided to try…

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Low cost skiing holidays: 14 best cheap ski resorts in Europe

The cost of winter sports makes them a pricey passion, but low cost skiing holidays can still be found. OK doing Verbier or Val d’Isere without racking up the bill is unlikely, but check out the best cheap ski resorts in Europe as bargains can still be had. Low cost…

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MTB Vorarlberg: Review of Brandnertal Bikepark in Austria

As anyone who has ridden in the Austrian Alps will tell you it is an amazing experience. So when the chance to MTB Vorarlberg came up I was rather excited. Check out this review of Brandnertal Bikepark in Austria to find out how I got on. Vorarlberg is Austria’s western most state bordering both…

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Like to visit a casino when skiing? 5 best casinos in ski resorts

Do you like to visit a casino when skiing? If like many skiers you like to follow risk taking in the mountains with a gambling in the evenings, then perhaps the 5 best casinos in ski resorts will inspire your next ski holiday. All skiers are gamblers 2018 was an incredible ski season in both Europe…

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Luxurious European skiing: 13 best luxury ski resorts in Europe

Just being in the mountains is an amazing experience, but where should you go in the Alps if you want a one a once-in-a-lifetime luxurious European skiing holiday? Well a good place to start would be the 13 best luxury ski resorts in Europe below. Luxurious European skiing Europe is…

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Family skiing holidays: 10 best ski resorts for families

There is so much to think about when planning family skiing holidays that booking one can be quite stressful. To help you decide where to go, we’ve pulled together the 10 best ski resorts for families. Planning family skiing holidays There are so many resources out there to help you book family ski trips it…

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Top 10 reasons to book all inclusive ski holidays

These days all inclusive holidays are not just for fly and flop trips to the Caribbean. It can be found in ski resorts too, and is becoming more popular every season. To find out why, we’ve pulled together the top 10 reasons to book all inclusive ski holidays. Most skiers have…

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Tips for planning solo ski holidays

Are you aching to get back out on the slopes but your usual ski partner can’t make it? Maybe your ski buddies can’t get time off work, can’t afford it or simply don’t fancy it? Well don’t lose all hope, we have some ideas to tips for planning solo ski holidays…