How to Ski in Deep Snow

Skiing powder (deep snow not yet skied on) is the highlight in the life of a skier and the deeper the better. It can surprise the novice deep snow skier how di

How to Install and Store Climbing Skins

Sick and tired of waiting in lift lines at resorts? Of all the fresh powder getting skied off in the blink of an eye? Using climbing skins with AT bindings is

How to Adjust Ski Bindings

Having correctly adjusted ski bindings increases the safety of a skiers trip down a mountain. Adjusting ski bindings isnt always a simple task. You have to con

How to Do a 360 on Skis

If youve been skiing for a while and want to mix up your style, consider learning a few basic tricks. Doing a 360, or a complete rotation, is one of the most f

why snow reports might not be the whole story...

why snow reports might not be the whole story...Tourist offices and lift operators want to show their resorts in the best light - and dont forget that they are

where to go skiing in Austria at the end of the season?

where to go skiing in Austria at the end of the season?ObergurglThey open early and they close late - of course, an altitude of just under 2000 metres helps wit

top five Austrian ski resorts at Easter

top five Austrian ski resorts at EasterObergurgl, Tyrol Obergurgl is one of the top resorts in the Tyrol in more senses than one. With the main village lying ju

2015 opening dates for selected ski resorts

2015 opening dates for selected ski resortsHere are some of the opening dates and any particular events planned for the start of the ski season:ObergurglObergur

sights around salzburg

sights around salzburgSalzburg Accommodation Availability  Austria is well-known as one of Europe’s finest destination for skiing holidays. The Austri

family-friendly ski resorts in austria

family-friendly ski resorts in austriaSeefeld, TyrolSeefeld is located close to Innsbruck airport, the main ski airport in western Austria, and hits more of the

best  austrian ski resorts for non-skiers

best austrian ski resorts for non-skiersSeefeld, Tyrol Seefeld is one of Austrias top ski resorts for non-skiers for the same reason it isnt a particularly good

best austrian resorts for expert skiing

best austrian resorts for expert skiingSt Anton, TyrolSt Anton is one of the best-known Austrian ski resorts around the world. Every winter attracts hordes of e

best austrian resorts for beginner skiing

best austrian resorts for beginner skiingSeefeld, Tyrol Seefeld gets a prime listing for much the same reasons as its feature placement in the Family Skiing art

finding work in a ski resort

finding work in a ski resort Gone are the days when the majority of Austrians were wealthy enough to not want to get their hands dirty with a meni

early season ski resorts in Austria

early season ski resorts in AustriaFor that reason, weve concentrated on resorts which are generally high and which usually have a decent part of the ski area o

can you ski in Austria in the summer?

can you ski in Austria in the summer? Austria is actually the country with some of the highest ski resorts in Europe and this is reflected in the opportunities

ski resorts in Austria by train

ski resorts in Austria by trainThere are three major rail routes that those thinking of using the train should be aware of:the Inn valley route west to Zurich a

Skis – how to chose the right one

There is no such thing as “one size fits all” when it comes to skis. Therefore, the first thing a person should know is that each brand has particular models

Ski clothes choice for full and safe skiing experience

Choosing the right ski clothes is a very important moment in a skier’s lifetime. Very few people know how to pick the best ski clothes, but not in a fashion

Avalanche and everything you should know about them

Snow avalanche is a moving mass of snow, or of both snow and ice. It may contain thousands of tones of snow, forming a destructive force capable of destroyin