Seasonal Splendors: The Best Times to Hike Austria’s Diverse Landscapes Austria, a country celebrated for its dramatic landscapes and rich cultural heritage, offers year-round hiking opportunities that cater to every type of adventurer. From the snowy peaks in winter to the lush greenery in summer, this guide helps you decide the best times to explore Austria’s diverse trails. Spring: Awakening of the Alps What to Expect: As the snow melts, […] SnowBrains | April 19, 2024 0 Comments
Austrian Glaciers Expected to Melt Within 50 Years In a recent report by the Austrian Alpine Club, it was determined that glaciers across the Alps are melting at twice the global average. The report also noted that of the 93 glaciers measured and observed in Austria, all but one shrank in 2022-2023. Not only did nearly all the glaciers shrink, but it was the third-highest figure of shrinkage in […] Industry News Luke Guilford | April 11, 2024 0 Comments
St. Anton Am Arlberg, Austria, Report: Low Visibility Changes to Inversion Up High Report from January 8, 2024 Ski Arlberg Ski Arlberg is one of the largest ski areas in Austria. The most famous towns are St. Anton and Lech, where Princess Diana vacationed. It encompasses five distinct areas with 304km of slopes offered on 88 lifts. To explore the whole area from one base, it would be necessary to ski backpack. You […] Trip Report Brett Ploss | January 9, 2024 0 Comments
Mayrhofen, Austria, Report: Nonstop Snow Report from January 6-7, 2024 Europe has experienced a long, dry, and warm period. It was abruptly put to a stop by more than 36 hours of continuous light to medium snowfall. The Resort Mayrhofen is a large resort part of the Zillertal region, about a two-hour train ride from Innsbruck. With 48 lifts and 157km of slopes, there are […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | January 8, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Ignore Closed Sign at Your Own Peril A video from January 3, 2024, is currently going viral from the Zillertal Ski Arena in Austria, where numerous people were ignoring signs that the black run to the valley was closed. Warm temperatures had melted the snow down low in the valley, transforming the black run to the bottom of the gondola into an ice chute. The consequences of […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 6, 2024 0 Comments
Kitzbühel, Austria Report: Monday Skiing Niseko, Tuesday Skiing in Austria Report from January 2, 2024 Resort Overview Kitzbühel is a world renowned Austrian ski resort located about a two hour train ride from the Munich Airport. Along with Niseko, it is part of the IKON pass giving American skiers an incentive to visit. The town has many luxury storefronts much like Aspen. It’s not uncommon to see a Louis Vuitton […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | January 4, 2024 0 Comments
Kitzbühel, Austria, Report: Sunny Skies and Icy Runs Report from January 3, 2024 Started off this morning in Kitzbühel. I walked about five minutes to the lift in ski boots. The issue here is small rocks are used for traction when it snows in town. In a dry period like now, these destroy the bottom of boots. I even noticed some damage to my GripWalk soles. It’s hard […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | January 4, 2024 0 Comments
Installation of Gondola at Eaglecrest, AK, Requires More Parts Eaglecrest Ski Area, located on Douglas Island, a 15-minute drive from Downtown Juneau, Alaska, hit a figurative mogul while preparing to install their recently purchased gondola as more parts are required than initially calculated. Brought to the attention of the Juneau Assembly Committee at their Monday meeting, Eaglecrest General Manager Dave Scanlan informed Assembly members that the second-hand gondola will […] Industry News Jared Roberts | December 26, 2023 0 Comments