Europe Weekly Roundup #253
(Updated 7 August 2024) A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for Europe's winter sports destinations.
Austria
Europe Weekly Roundup #244
(Updated 5 June 2024)
A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for Europe's winter sports destinations.
Austrian Glacier Plans To Be 100% Solar Powered in Winter
The Pitztal glacier, home of Austria’s highest ski slopes and with a seven-month ski season, one of the world’s longest, lasting from early-autumn to mid-spring, has announced its intention to become fully solar electricity powered.
Austrian Glaciers Announce Late Spring Closure Dates
There’s still 2-3 months of the 24-25 ski season to go at seven Austrian glaciers which have now announced their likely closing dates in May and June in six cases, with one aiming to continue to stay open year-round.
New World Record Set In Ski Mountaineering
A new world record for the most vertical metres climbed while ski
Climate Change Protesters Target Opening Men’s 23-24 World Cup Race
Several members of a protest group called The Last Generation ran onto
The 5 best ski resorts for beginners in Austria
In Austria, a total of around 450 ski resorts can be found.