World Cup Ski Races This Weekend Postponed Due to Lack of Snow and Mild Temperatures The Alpine skiing World Cup races scheduled for this weekend in Lech/Zuers, Austria have been postponed for almost two-weeks due to lack of snow and mild temperatures. The Austrian ski federation announced yesterday (Wednesday 4th November) that the women’s parallel event has been rescheduled for Nov. 26, with the men’s the next day. The postponement means two slaloms in Levi, […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 5, 2020 0 Comments
Austria Latest European Country to Enforce 2nd Lockdown | Ski Resorts Forced to Close On Saturday Austria announced another lockdown, that will see ski resorts forced to close for at least four weeks. Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said Saturday that the restrictions will begin Tuesday until the end of this month. Restaurants and bars will close (with the exception of takeaways), and cultural and sports & leisure activities will be canceled. A curfew will be […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 2, 2020 0 Comments
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“Momentous Miscalculations” Led to Ischgl Ski Resort, Austria Being Epicenter of COVID in Europe Austrian national and local authorities have been blamed for their slow reaction to the coronavirus outbreak at Ischgl, the ski resort that became the epicenter of the disease in Europe. “Momentous miscalculations” were made by local authorities in Tyrol, Austria when the first positive tests were made in the resort of Ischgl, who reacted too slowly, said Ronald Rohrer, chairman […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 14, 2020 0 Comments
Mikaela Shiffrin Injured, Unable to Compete in First World Cup Tour Opener Next Week The FIS Alpine World Cup Tour opener at Sölden, Austria is just over one week from today and Mikaela Shiffrin will have to miss it this year. Related: U.S. Star Mikaela Shiffrin Questions Her Skiing Future After Father’s Death The double Olympic and three-time overall World Cup champion said in a written statement that she’s been advised not to compete […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 9, 2020 4 Comments
A $1.5 Million Paradise for Skiers and Riders is Waiting for You in Austria If you are looking for your own slice of mountain paradise, then look no further than this penthouse in the Austrian Alps. Tucked away in the village of Neukirchen am Grossvenediger, this chateau has everything someone with $1.5 million stashed away from 2019…. The New York Times highlighted what would be a winter paradise for anyone looking to spend more […] Industry News Galen Carrico | September 30, 2020 0 Comments
Après Ski Parties Banned in Austria This Season If you’re lucky enough to be heading to Austria this winter, count on skiing — but not partying. In an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, Austria Chancellor Sebastian Kurtz has announced some precautionary measures for the upcoming winter. The most notable change: no après ski parties the country is well known for. He said: “It won’t be possible […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 28, 2020 0 Comments
Austrian Glaciers Set to Kick Off European Winter Ski Season With the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, ski resorts across the world closed abruptly in March 2020. Many of the first ski resorts to close were in Europe, and some still haven’t reopened since. By the end of the month, several Austrian ski resorts are set to kick off the winter 20/21 season full steam ahead. The Austrian ski resorts […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 18, 2020 0 Comments
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