Tag: switzerland
Tied Gold Medal for Women’s Alpine at Sochi
With the 2014 Winter Olympics well underway, the excitement and competitive levels are running high as countries start to count their medals. Officially known as the XXII Olympic Winter Games, ...
Four Season Skiing at Klein Matterhorn
The panoramic view from the summit of Klein Matterhorn is breathtaking, and with generous snow cover all year round, the Klein Matterhorn is a popular destination with snow sport enthusiasts. ...
Hirscher and Vonn Overall World Cup Champions
With her closest rival – Tina Maze of Slovenia - almost 600 points behind her, Lindsey Vonn has claimed the prestigious World Cup overall title, proving that she has the determination, skill and ...
Burton European Open
The Burton European Open is an 8 day, 6 Star TTR Event that will see amateurs competing against renowned pro-riders. The event will feature slopestyle and halfpipe events, with hundreds of ...
Hirscher on World Cup Winning Streak
Overcoming limited visibility in foggy conditions, Marcel Hirscher of Austria maintained his winning streak as he claimed his third victory in succession in the slalom at Adelboden, Switzerland, ...
Riding a Zipflbob
The inspiration for the Zipflbob was the coal shovel. Invented in 1970 by Siegmund Loger, the original model was changed to plastic. Modifications were made to the handle and seat over the years ...
FIS Ski World Cup Overall Title Decided by Weather
Excitement and competitiveness hit fever pitch as the 2011 Audi FIS Ski World Cup reached its conclusion at Lenzerheide Valley Resort in Switzerland on 20 March, following five months of ...
Europe
Europe offers a diversity of cultures, scenery and activities that makes the continent a very popular holiday destination. For snow skiing enthusiasts, Europe certainly offers a world of possibilities just waiting to be explored. In Germany, Austria and Switzerland, winter sports feature prominently in the lives of the locals, producing world class athletes that often […]
Verbier Ride 2009
On the 12th and 13th of December 2009, the Verbier Ride 2009 will welcome aspiring professional and established pro skiing athletes. After athletes have gathered at the Verbier Resort, they will ...
Saint Moritz
St Moritz is probably the most famous of all the Swiss resorts. Its strikingly beautiful location in Switzerland’s Engadine Valley, superb ski slopes and off-piste options, and its sensational après-ski scene have made it world famous. It is the Mecca of the rich and famous – glitzy, glamorous and very expensive. The glitterati throng there […]
Verbier
Verbier is a superb ski resort, particularly for more experienced skiers. Located in Switzerland’s southwestern region, close to the city of Martigny, Verbier has been consistently voted “Best of the Best” in three categories: advanced skiing, off-piste skiing and après-ski. A typical Swiss resort with traditional architecture of chalets, it has a strong Swiss-French ...
Villars
Villars is a lovely ski vacation resort perched on a wooded, sunny plateau above the Rhine Valley, about halfway between Martigny and the Chateau de Chillon end of Lake Geneva. Located in the heart of the Vaud Alps, this idyllic setting has lovely views towards the Portes du Soleil, and stretching from Lake Geneva to […]
