Ski Resorts in Austria Forced to Close as National Lockdown Enforced | Also Mandating Vaccines for Whole Population On Monday, Austria introduced a controversial lockdown for the unvaccinated, but today announced that lockdown will be extended to the whole population. The decision comes just as ski resorts are beginning to open with optimism for a good season after being closed to tourists last season. Related: Austria Reintroduces Strict Lockdown––But Only for the Unvaccinated Austria will be the first country […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 19, 2021 0 Comments
Race Report: Double Austrian Podium at Home at Lech / Zuers Parallel Giant Slalom World Cup Similar to the Women’s race the day prior, the Men’s only Parallel World Cup of the season brought on extremely close racing. The Men’s race had better luck weather-wise than the women, with a more gentle sky and no precipitation. Set by French ex-athlete Emmanuel Couder, the 19-gate dual course was straighter than that of the women’s course and brought excitement […] Olympics Phil Tremblay | November 15, 2021 0 Comments
Race Report: Slokar, Stjenersund Take Advantage of Shiffrin Absence in Lech / Zuers, Austria The first (and only) Women’s Parallel Giant-Slalom World Cup took place in brutal, blizzard-like conditions on November 13th. The second of seven Austrian alpine World Cup stops, Lech / Zuers (near St. Anton) challenged the 46 athletes to a 19 gate course over a 102m (335ft) vertical pitch. Despite World Cup overall points being on the line, American star Mikaela […] Olympics Phil Tremblay | November 15, 2021 0 Comments
Austria Reintroduces Strict Lockdown––But Only for the Unvaccinated As covid-19 cases surge, parts of Austria have returned to strict lockdowns––but controversially, only for the unvaccinated. Beginning today, Salzburg and Upper Austria have introduced lockdowns for unvaccinated citizens. The lockdown is initially expected to last for ten days. As with previous lockdowns, they won’t be able to leave their homes, except for essential reasons like going to work, buying food, or exercising. […] SnowBrains | November 15, 2021 0 Comments
How Your Favorite Ski Race Athletes Stack Up After the Season Opener in Soelden, Austria The summer has come to an end and the FIS World Cup season has kicked off where it has for the last 14 years; the treacherous, up to 65% inclined pitch of Soelden, Austria. Now rejoined with the sound of spectators, the best alpine skiers in the world competed under a blue sky with the Women competing on October 23rd […] Olympics Phil Tremblay | November 9, 2021 0 Comments
Crowdfunding Site Set Up to Fund Class Action Lawsuit Against Ischgl Ski Resort for Covid Outbreak That Killed 32 Lawyers have set up a crowdfunding site to help fund a class action investigation into the covid-19 outbreak at Ischgl ski resort in Austria last year. Peter Kolba, chairman of the VSV (Consumer Protection Association), is urging the Austrian government to hold a meeting with the victims’ families. “The state institutions are trying to visibly delay or prevent clarification of […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 4, 2021 0 Comments
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Guests Will Require Covid Pass and Masks to Ride Lifts at Austrian and Italian Ski Resorts This Winter With Austrian ski resorts available to overseas tourists for the first time in two years, the government is putting measures in place to prevent the headline-grabbing covid-19 outbreaks of 2020. They will require covid passes and masks to be able to use lifts, reports Reuters. “This year there will definitely be winter holidays in Austria. We have developed strict rules for […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 23, 2021 2 Comments
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