After winter sports, it is time to wash your ski gear. Before returning everything to the closet, remove all stains and unpleasant odours. Never wa...
Sore shins while skiing is one of the most common complaints bootfitters encounter. Fortunately, there are solutions to this problem, but first, yo...
People often make mistakes when buying a new pair of ski boots. Too bad, because the wrong ski boots can really ruin your winter holiday. To avoid...
The Harakiri in Mayrhofen is among Austria's most notorious and steepest slopes. Should you venture downhill without sufficient skiing experience,...
As far as we are concerned, winter sports and good food are inseparable. A ski day is incomplete without a delicious lunch in a cosy mountain hut o...
Most ski enthusiasts hate it: rock-hard slopes with ice sheets. It is difficult to get a grip on an icy slope, and many people spontaneously cramp...
Being scared on skis is no fun. It affects many winter sports enthusiasts skiing for the first time or clicking back into the slats after a long ti...
Après-ski is something Austria does very well. For many winter sports enthusiasts, this is the deciding factor for booking a skiing holiday in Aust...
A winter sports holiday with a baby - is it possible and fun? Of course, your little one is still too small to ski, and as a parent, you will ski a...
Would you like to have your own skis, but your budget doesn't allow for a pair of brand new slats? Then second-hand skis might be a good solution....
Are you going on your first winter sports holiday this coming winter? In this article, we will answer all your questions about your first winter sp...
Anyone using the Swiss national roads this year will need a Swiss vignette for 2025. This requirement applies to all residents, tourists and vehicl...
Snowboarding for beginners equals bruised knees and bottoms from falling, fights with the drag lift and a lot of contact with the cold snow. The fi...
Wearing a ski helmet while skiing or snowboarding is not compulsory in all winter sports countries. Fortunately, almost everyone goes on the slopes...
While most people race down the slopes worry-free and with much fun, some struggle with ski anxiety. Most winter sports enthusiasts don't hit the s...
Only some people grow up on the slats from an early age, so many adults still need or want to learn to ski later in life. For some, no problem, whi...
In Austria, you can find many campsites where you can stay with a camper van or caravan in winter. Winter camping is becoming increasingly popular,...
Unfortunately, the sun doesn't always shine on skiing days. Especially on these days, it is important to be well-prepared, because before you know...
The right length of your skis depends on several factors. The general rule is that skis should be about 15 centimetres shorter than your height. Bu...
Why not go on winter holidays, even if you don't enjoy skiing or snowboarding (anymore)? Plenty of people enjoy winter holidays in the Alps off-pis...
France has many huge ski resorts. It even boasts the largest ski resorts in the world! Hundreds of kilometres of slopes are the rule rather than th...
In Austria, many villages boast great après-ski. Some winter sports enthusiasts find après-ski just as important as skiing. So when booking their w...
Time flies, and it will be winter again in just a bit over a month, bringing along an increasing chance of snow. From 1 November, one is required t...
Gridlocked access roads to the village, crowds at the supermarkets and queues for the ski lifts. They may all be avoided if you choose a winter spo...
Austria is preparing up for some extreme weather in the coming days. From today onwards, conditions will be wild, with litres of rain in the valley...
Whether you are ready for a new pair of ski boots or want to buy your own for the first time, finding out more before you go to the shop is always...
What will winter 2024/2025 be like in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, France and Italy? The US and European weather services have made the first pre...
When you drive to your winter sports destination by car, you usually drive the last stretch to your destination through the mountains. Some people...
Between 20 and 26 January 2025, the 85rd edition of the Hahnenkamm Races will take place. Read more about the Hahnenkamm Races 2025 in this blog!
Austrian motorways require a vignette, yet you don't need one for every ski area in Austria. You reach these areas, for example, by driving on road...
