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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 Galtur family ski holiday in Austria

Last winter my family and I visited the small resort of Galtur, for a family ski holiday in the Austrian Tirol. My three year old son learnt to ski for the first time, our youngest played in snow for the first time and my wife and I explored the mountains. Between us…

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Ischgl trekking review: The best gourmet walking holiday?

During the summer Ischgl is a rather tasty destination. With great hiking trails and Michelin starred food in remote mountain huts, it is possibly the best gourmet walking holiday destination on the planet. In this Ischgl trekking review I will discuss the food and the range of trails, proving there is something to suit all…

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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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Review of Ischgl mountain biking holiday: Fine trails and fine dining

Ischgl is famed for its winter sports and wild après scene, but this Tirolean gem has a summer secret to share. The mountains are covered in world class singletrack, adrenalin pumping downhill, bike parks and enough trail variety to keep beginner to hardcore mountain bikers pedalling. But that is not all, in…

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Guide to Austria snowboarding holidays

To get you in the mood for an Austria snowboarding holiday I will start by telling you the term, ‘après ski’ is said to have originated in Austria. In many ways Austria pioneered the modern ski industry and although trumped in popularity by France it has been catching up in…

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Best Ski News 2014: Week 7 – too much snow

This edition of Best Ski News 2014 brings you news of too much snow across Europe, as the continent is hit by some severe weather over January and February. There have been spectacular snowfalls in Austria, Italy and the USA over the past week – and very good snowfalls pretty…