Outdoor activities in St Anton holidays, courses & experiences

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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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Austrian shred: 16 best Austria snowboarding holiday destinations

There are over 400 ski areas in Austria so deciding where to head for an Austrian shred is a tough decision. To help we’ve picked out 16 of the best Austria snowboarding holiday destinations ranging from Innsbruck to Ischgl, St Johann to St Anton and Kitzbuhel to Kaprun. What makes one resort better than others…

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Travel Action Discount: 5% off Skiing

Skiing & snowboard chalet & hotel holiday packages in Europe. Catered ski chalets and half board hotels and clubhotels in the best ski resorts in Europe. Packages include UK flights, transfers, 7 nights hotel and chalet with half bo… Sorry but only AWE365 Club members can view this content. However…

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Review of Arlberg ski holiday at Hotel Kristberg in Lech

In December 2016 I enjoyed an Arlberg ski holiday at Hotel Kristberg in Lech. It was both the season opening weekend, and the launch of the Flexenbahn cable car that lift links the Vorarlberg and Tirol sides of the Arlberg, meaning you can now ski from Lech to St Anton without getting…

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Mark Warner discount: 5% off skiing holidays

Mark Warner have been providing skiing holidays since the 1970s, so they know a thing or two about providing great ski trips. They operate in nine snow sure resorts that have the best skiing in the French, Austrian and Italian Alps. In France, Mar… Sorry but only AWE365 Club members can view this…

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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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Alpine Elements discount: 10% off skiing holidays

Alpine Elements provide high quality chalet skiing holidays in France and Austria for a reasonable price. Their competitive prices are made even better by this 10% discount for AWE365 members. Alpine Elements are a medium sized independent operator. … Sorry but only AWE365 Club members can view this content. However it free, quick…

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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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The 10 best ski resorts by train in the Alps

Ski resorts are fantastic places. However, there is no quick way to reach them from the UK. Flying might look fast on paper, but when you add up all the airport queuing and the transfers, it takes all day. Driving, of course, takes even longer. What’s surprising is you can reach…

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Mark Warner discount: 5% off snowboarding holidays

Mark Warner have been offering ski holidays since the 70s and were already a popular ski operator by the time snowboarding came on the scene. Quick to embrace the new sport they have close relationships with snowboarding schools in all nine of the sn… Sorry but only AWE365 Club members…

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Travel Action Discount: 5% off Snowboarding

Skiing & snowboard chalet & hotel holiday packages in Europe. Catered ski chalets and half board hotels and clubhotels in the best ski resorts in Europe. Packages include UK flights, transfers, 7 nights hotel and chalet with half board… Sorry but only AWE365 Club members can view this content. However it…

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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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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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Planning the best ski weekends

The best ski holidays don’t always have to be the longest ones. It is possible, thanks to modern transport links and cheaper flights, to get away for the weekend. So, the best ski weekends might just be the perfect solution to the age old problem of how to squeeze maximum…

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Best Ski News 2014: Week 6 Vanessa Mae, White Thrill and The Jump

In this issue of Best Ski News 2014 we are Discussing Vanessa May at the Olympics, The white Thrill race in St Anton and the new reality TV show ‘The Jump’. We will also be looking at the best eco hotel and where as the most expensive hotels in North…

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Best Ski News 2014: Week 1 snow, festivals, telemark & yaks

Welcome to the first edition of Best Ski News 2014. We intend to post a weekly ski news article summarising the world of skiing throughout the season. We appreciate that is is still 2013 but as this news really applies to the 2014 season we have welcomed in the new…

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Introduction to Austria ski holidays

Austria is one of Europe’s most popular and best skiing destinations and for good reason: there’s great snow, beautiful scenic villages along with well developed resorts with plenty of runs to suit all levels. While France has long been Europe’s favourite destination, Austria is quickly catching up and in this…

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Alpine Elements snowboarding holidays

If you’re looking to build and create your very own snowboarding trip at some of the best resorts in the French and Austrian Alps then Alpine Elements snowboarding holidays come highly recommended. Combining the freedom of choice associated with bespoke packages and affordable mainstream snowboarding trip rates, you can get…

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Alpine Elements skiing holidays

If you’ve ever booked a skiing holiday you’ll know that there’s a big distinction between niche operators and mainstream packages. For one, niche ski trips tend to cost a whole lot more but then they do offer far more freedom of choice than a mainstream package. With Alpine Elements skiing…

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Guide to Europe skiing holidays

You will find a huge choice of ski resorts across Europe. Whether you’re looking for big challenges, booming après ski, or a gentle experience for beginners, you will find it. Recreational downhill skiing was born here, so there are plethora of legendary big-name Europe ski resorts, as well as some…

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Guide to Austria skiing holidays

With sweeping pistes and technical terrain, full-throttle après and Tyrolean charm, Austria’s diverse ski areas promise some of the most exciting and varied ski-trips that the Alps have to offer. Skiing in Austria you’ll find ten resorts that are up there with the very best in the world. And the…

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Guide to St Anton snowkiting holidays

St Anton is a popular ski resort in Austria, with a reputation for adventurous skiing and snowboarding, a lively nightlife and luxury facilities. St Anton is part of the Arlberg region, a huge area of connected ski resorts and runs through the Tyrolean mountains. The area is a playground for…

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Top 5 resorts for off piste skiing in Europe

There is something almost spiritual about skiing fresh, deep powder. About being away from the crowds skiing through stunning scenery. Any serious skier will at some point want to get away from the pistes, throw on a pair of fat boys and experience what off piste skiing in Europe has to…