Austrian Alps News articles about outdoor activities

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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 new Flexenbahn gondola in Arlberg: Ski Lech to St Anton

Recently I visited Lech for the start of the 16/17 ski season and the opening of the new Flexenbahn gondola in Arlberg. Going from Zurs to Stuben it links the Vorarlberg and Tirol sides of the Arlberg ski area, creating the largest lift linked ski area in Austria. It also means you can…

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Tirol ski resort news 2015: The best ski holidays in Austria?

As the summer season comes to an end, ski resorts are gearing up for winter. The Austrian Tirol is one of the world’s premier ski destinations and a lot has been happening there over the summer. The latest additions and planned events are aimed at ensuring the Tirol region continues to provide the…

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Interesting Snowboarding News 2014: Week 2 snowboarding with Robbie Williams

Welcome to the latest edition of Interesting Snowboard News 2014 where we aim to keep you up to date with everything that’s happening in the world of snowboarding. From snow conditions to major festivals, events and snowboarding with Robbie Williams, if it’s happening somewhere on the slopes, you can read…

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Best Ski News 2014: Week 2 its more fun to ski vs snowboard and Black Mamba

Welcome to the latest edition of Best Ski News 2014, where we aim to bring you the latest news from the slopes. We try to cover everything from snow conditions to major events, so that you’re up to date with all the goings on. This weeks there’s some exciting news…