U.S. Ski Racer Ryan Cochran-Siegle Misses Out on Downhill World Cup Podium by 0.01 Seconds in Kitzbühel, Austria, as Cyprien Sarazzin Wins The much anticipated Hahnenkamm race in Kitzbühel, Austria, saw the first of three events on Friday, January 19. The Downhill on the famous ‘Streif’ is considered the world’s most challenging Downhill ski race. More than 100,000 people come to Kitzbühel every year to watch the spectacle live and millions tune in on TV as the world’s best alpine skiers race down […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 19, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Fabio Wibmer Goes Down Famous ‘Streif’ on MTB in Kitzbühel, Austria Austrian mountain biker Fabio Wibmer is always sure to try something extreme. This time, the 28-year-old Red Bull athlete decided to go down the world-famous Streif in Kitzbühel, Austria, where today the FIS World Cup Men’s Downhill will be held. Related: [VIDEO] Fabio Wibmer & Friends Drop Mindblowing Urban Edit The famous Hahnenkamm race is considered the […] Julia Schneemann | January 19, 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
FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup 23/24 Women’s Calendar The updated Alpine Skiing World Cup Calendar for the 23/24 season has been approved and released by the International Ski & Snowboard Federation (‘FIS’). Related: FIS Alpine World Cup Reshuffles Events After Cancellation of Team Combination Event After scrapping the Team Combined event, an additional Downhill race was added to the race weekend at Crans Montana, Switzerland, and there are […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | October 7, 2023 0 Comments
Alexis Pinturault Honored with Personalized Gondola in Kitzbühel, Austria French ski racer Alexis Pinturault is one of the most successful skiers of all time and this year received the special honor of receiving a personalised gondola and decorative pin from Kitzbühel, Austria. The Frenchman clinched an unbelievable three successive Combined victories at the Hahnenkamm Races in 2014, 2015 and 2016. He joins the ranks of only nine other skiers […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | August 4, 2023 1 Comment
Lindsey Vonn’s Dream Race: Men vs Women — Could It Become Reality? Ten years ago, in 2012, at the peak of her career, Lindsey Vonn announced her intention to compete alongside the men in the Lake Louise FIS Alpine World Cup Downhill race. Unfortunately, this never came to fruition due to logistical issues, as it would have resulted in her missing out on too many Women’s World Cup races, thus risking her […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 22, 2022 3 Comments
10 Reasons You Should Head To Kitzbühel, Austria, This Season Kitzbühel has been part of the Ikon Pass since 2021. Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass holders get seven or five day access respectively to the Kitzbühel ski area. Here are 10 reasons why you should head to Kitzbühel this season: Related: Ikon Pass Adds To More New Destinations for the 22/23 Winter Season 1. In the heart of Europe: Kitzbühel […] Julia Schneemann | September 12, 2022 1 Comment
Steepest Groomed Run in Europe Debuts at Austrian Resort The steepest groomed trail in Europe just opened for the first time at Austria’s Kaunertal Glacier last weekend. The new run has a pitch of a little over 41° (an 88% incline) which resort operators claim is steeper than the steepest part of the infamous Streif slope used in the annual Hahnenkamm downhill races in Kitzbuhel, Snowhunter reports. Related: 7 […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 27, 2020 0 Comments
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