Posts Tagged ‘ski’
Ski Season Prep & Survival
Skiing forces the body into challenging positions and the feet into little coffins. Despite these compromises, few take the time to properly warm-up before a full day on the slopes, and fewer still time before the apres to downregulate. About MobilityWOD: MobilityWOD is the ultimate guide to resolving pain, preventing injury, and optimizing athletic performance.…
Keep on reading...The Jagdhof in Neustift
I always enjoy flying into Innsbruck in the heart of the Tyrol, the descent is spectacular with the plane slowly descending into the valley, the mountains looming tall on both sides close enough to feel like you are just sitting in a cable car! Then there is the airport, fast and efficient, we were through…
Keep on reading...The Stubai Glacier – Top of the world
THE FACTS SEASON START & END: Early September to early July ALTITUDE: 1750-3210m / Vertical Drop- 1460m PISTES: 35% Beginner / 24% Intermediate / 41% Expert LIFTS:26 (Cable-5 / Chair lifts-7 / Drag lifts-9 / Others-5) SLOPES: 34 Pistes for a total of 62 KM (straight line) SNOW: Guaranteed natural snow October to June LIFT…
Keep on reading...Cristallo Palace Hotel – Cortina d’Ampezzo
Just when we thought the journey could not get any better our Chauffeur delivered us to the front door of the ‘5-star Superior’ Cristallo Palace Hotel in Cortina d’Ampezzo. The first impression that hits you is the grandeur of the place or should I say palace!?! Along with a bronze bust in the foyer of…
Keep on reading...Cortina d’Ampezzo
THE FACTS SEASON START & END: Early December – mid April ALTITUDE: 1224m-2990m / Vertical Drop- 1766m PISTES: 50% Beginner / 35% Intermediate / 15% Expert LIFTS: 34 (cable-5 / chair lifts-26 / drag lifts- 3) SLOPES: 66 Pistes for a total of 115KM SNOW: Guaranteed snowcover 95% due to snow machines WEATHER: Average of…
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