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![Sölden: Snow-sure party central ©Bergbahnen Sölden]()
Sölden: Snow-sure party central
The “Think big, think Sölden” slogan is applicable to both its terrain and nightlife.
17th December 2014
![Open ski resorts in November ©Ischgl]()
Open ski resorts in November
Some of the most well known alpine ski resorts are opening this week and next.
13th November 2012
![Powder alert in Austria: October snow storm moves in ©Otztal]()
Powder alert in Austria: October snow storm moves in
Obergurgl had more than half a metre of powder in just 24 hours.
30th October 2012
![Obergurgl celebrates winter opening Nov. 15. ©Obergurgl-Hochgurgl]()
Obergurgl celebrates winter opening Nov. 15.
Obergurgl opens with live music, family fun and reduced ski passes.
9th October 2012
![World Pyro Award and glacier waterslide contest at Solden]()
World Pyro Award and glacier waterslide contest at Solden
Austria's Solden ski area is in full-on party mode for the last few weeks of April with the World Pyro Award on Friday followed by the Glacier waterslide contest on Sunday.
17th August 2012
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Sölden Hosts Northern Hemisphere World Cup Opener in October
The FIS World Cup in Europe kicks off in October on Solden's Rettenbach glacier. The ladies giant slalom race will be staged on Saturday the 25th, with the men's on Sunday the 26th. The first run will take place at 9:45am each day with the second at 12:45.
17th August 2012
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Business Up Again For Doppelmayr
Doppelmayr, the world’s leading ski lift builder, in common with several other of the world’s leading ski industry businesses, is continuing to post increased sales despite the global economic slowdown.
17th August 2012
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Solden First To Open For Winter 2010-11, Kind Of...
Solden was thefirst ski area in the norrthern hemisphere to open for winter 2010-11, excluding those that were already open from the previous year! The “Schwarze Schneidbahn” and “Kaleskogl“ lifts were in operation on the resort’s Rettenbach glacier.
17th August 2012
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Ski Through May In The Tirol
If you’re looking for a snowsure destination in April and May, Tirol has five glacier ski areas – Stubai, Kaunertal, Rettenbach/Tiffenbach at Sölden, Hintertux and Pitztal which offer skiing into May and June.
17th August 2012
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