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German Company Acquires Bankrupt Jungholz Ski Area, Austria, for $1.65 Million

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Jungholz ski area, Austria, will reopen under new ownership after filing for bankruptcy in June 2024, reports Meinbezirk.at. WMM AG, a German-based company, has acquired the family-friendly ski area, investing around €1.5 million ($1.65 million), and plans to revitalize it with affordable rates and features tailored to families. Related: Witnesses Wanted as Skiers Knock Woman to Ground & Ski Over […]
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World Cup Star Ivica Kostelic Denies Being Buried in Austrian Avalanche

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On Wednesday afternoon, an avalanche in Obertauern, Austria, triggered a major rescue operation and a wave of media speculation involving former Croatian ski racer Ivica Kostelic. The incident occurred at around 1 p.m. near the old Zehnerkar mountain station, where two freeriders accidentally set off an avalanche at an altitude of 2,150 meters. Related: 3 Men, Including Pro Snowboarder and […]
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Avalanche near Sölden, Austria, Sweeps Away 3 Backcountry Skiers, Killing 2 in Crevasse Fall

A backcountry skiing excursion in Austria’s Ötztal Alps near the famous Sölden ski resort turned deadly Monday morning, March 24, when an avalanche swept three members of a six-person group over rocky terrain, burying two of them in a crevasse. Both were killed, while the third survived with minor injuries. According to the Tyrolean police (Landespolizei Tirol), the group, led […]
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Expensive Rescue for 3 British Skiers After Venturing Off-Piste in Austrian Alps

Three British skiers were airlifted to safety on Wednesday, March 12, after recklessly venturing off-piste in the Albona ski area of Stuben, Austria, despite lacking local knowledge. Their ill-advised search for untracked runs led them into dangerously steep and rocky terrain, ultimately requiring an emergency helicopter rescue by Austrian authorities. At approximately 12:55 p.m., the three British skiers aged between […]
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Massive Brawl on the Ski Slopes Ends in Hospital as Dutch and German Tourists Clash in Flachau, Austria

What started as a heated exchange in a ski hut spiraled into a full-scale brawl on the slopes of Flachau, one of Austria’s most popular ski resorts, on the evening of March 9, 2025. More than 15 people were involved, with three German tourists suffering injuries that required hospitalization. According to a report by the Austrian police, an argument between […]
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FIS Freeride World Tour Fieberbrunn Pro Confirmed in Austria with Adjusted Format due to Safety Considerations

The FIS Freeride World Tour by Peak Performance is back in Austria for the fifth and final stop before the FWT Finals. This is the last opportunity for freeriders to secure their spot in the FWT Finals, setting the stage for an intense showdown. Recent strong winds affected the snowpack on the Wildseeloder face and the Freeride World Tour has […]
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Seriously Injured Austrian Mountaineer Pulled in Dramatic 4-Hour Rescue from 82-Foot Crevasse on Glacier Near Chamonix, France

A dramatic high-altitude rescue unfolded in the French Alps on February 22, 2025, after a 47-year-old experienced Austrian mountaineer from the Innsbruck-Land district fell into a deep crevasse during a demanding climb near Chamonix. The accident occurred at around 8 a.m. on the Aiguille de Blaitière, a 11,555-foot (3,522-meter) peak in the Mont Blanc Massif. The man, who was accompanied […]
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