Near Misses, Terminators, and a US Podium — Kitzbühel Men’s FIS Alpine World Cup Recap Another busy World Cup weekend, and what a weekend it was. In Kitzbühel, Austria, the Men were competing in two Downhill races on the famous Hahnenkamm course, often referred to as “The Streif,” and one Slalom race. The Streif is known as the most difficult and dangerous Downhill course on the World Cup circuit, and Norway’s Aleksander Aamodt Kilde fractured […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 23, 2023 0 Comments
The World’s Top 5 Most Exclusive Ski Resorts Engel & Völkers, globally known as the real estate agent for the most prestige properties, released their ranking of the world’s most exclusive ski resorts based on price per square meter. Ski properties for High Net Worth Individuals (‘HNWI’) are a lifestyle investment and a wise long-term capital investment, as demand outstrips supply in these prime locations. The pandemic has […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 21, 2022 1 Comment
Top 9 Most Expensive Ski Towns in the World Engel & Völkers has released its new rankings of the world’s most expensive ski towns. The list is based on two factors: top prices per square meter for freehold apartments and the highest asking prices for private residences. Related: Top 9 Most Expensive Season Passes in the USA What makes these places buyers’ top choices? Engel & Völkers says there […] Industry News Liam Abbott | October 10, 2022 1 Comment
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
Race Recap: Aleksander Aamodt Kilde Claims Maiden Kitzbuhel Win in First of Two Hahnenkhamm World Cup Downhills The downhill in Kitzbuhel, Austria, is the crown jewel of the men’s alpine skiing world cup tour. The event is prestigious, dangerous and a win in Kitzbuhel is one of the most respected accolades in sport. The course is known as The Streif and traditionally runs just over two miles and features a maximum incline of 85%. Friday’s race start was […] Olympics Phil Tremblay | January 21, 2022 0 Comments
Race Recap: Kilde, Kriechmayr Take Wins in Legendary Downhill World Cups In Wengen, Switzerland Wengen, Switzerland is one of the most iconic and classic downhill races on the Men’s FIS World Cup circuit. Known as the Lauberhorn, the downhill track in Wengen is the longest on the tour with a length of 2.65 miles (4.27km). When the full course is run, times safely cross the two-and-a-half minute mark. Most of the other Men’s downhills are […] Olympics Phil Tremblay | January 18, 2022 0 Comments
Prize Money For World Cup Races Reaches Record Highs this Season | Over $100,000 for Single Race for First Time Prize money in alpine skiing is set to reach new heights in the upcoming World Cup season as the winners of the classic downhill and slalom in Kitzbuehel in January will both receive 100,000 Euros ($111,447), a record for a single race. Related: Female Skiers Earned More than their Male Counterparts Last Year for the Second Year in a Row […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 30, 2019 0 Comments
Jilted Lover Murders 5 in Mass Shooting at Upmarket ‘World’s Best Ski Resort’ Kitzbühel, Austria A 25-year-old man murdered five people on Sunday morning in Kitzbühel, an upmarket Austrian ski town, when he opened fire at his ex-girlfriend’s home, according to reports. The unnamed suspect admitted to officers that he killed his 19-year-old ex-girlfriend, her family and new boyfriend, Austria’s Kurier newspaper reported. The suspect had broken up with the girl just 2-months ago. “I have […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 7, 2019 0 Comments
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