Jimmy Carr is among the headline performers at the 2012 edition of the Altitude Festival in Mayrhofen, Austria.

The Altitude Comedy Festival (www.altitudefestival.com) will host some of the world’s biggest names in comedy performing at one of the best ski resorts in Europe, skirebel.com has learned. Continue reading ‘Jimmy Carr and Frankie Boyle to headline Altitude Comedy Festival in Mayrhofen’

Galtur ski resort in Austria is proposing new ski packages for families and parents.

The Austrian resort of Galtur (www.galtuer.com) has put together offers to attract more families this winter. Continue reading ‘Galtur develops budget friendly family ski vacations’

St. Anton to host longest giant slalom circuit in the world.

Skiers and snowboarders can expect an unusual challenge at the XXL-GIANT slalom on November 27^th, when Austrian resort, St. Anton plays host to the world cup race. Continue reading ‘Stage is set for the longest giant slalom course in the world cup circuit’

By 2025 the constellation program will send the first humans to Mars.

Planetary scientists took to the Austrian Alps to test spacesuits designed for the manned mission to Mars. The idea was to use the scientific data and test the suit in areas that can replicate conditions experienced on the Red Planet. Continue reading ‘Mars mission space suit tested on Austrian Glacier’

Lady’s can enjoy a specially designed week from March 26th to April 2nd next year

The largest interconnected ski area, Austria’s giant Ski Amadé region offering  is giving a free weeklong lift access on the world’s biggest interconnected lift ticket network, when lady’s book a weeklong stay at one of the participating hotels between March 26th and April 2nd, 2011.
The special week also comes with a complimentary ski test day and ski guiding. There will also be a day of fashion shows and après-ski parties.
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Anthony Gormley a British artist, installed more than 1oo life-size statutes in the Austrian Alps.

British sculptor Antony Gormley has stood 100 life-size human figures in the Austrian Alps as part of a new installation called Horizon Field. Continue reading ‘Men of steel Conquer the Austrian Alps’

Kids get to ski for as little as 10 euros (14 dollars) at Saalbach, Austria this winter.

The Ski circus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang has announced special pricing for families this winter.

The resort, one of the largest in Europe with one of the biggest ski areas in Austria, is introducing a special 10 Euro day pass for children aged under 19 on Saturdays throughout the season. Continue reading ‘Ski discounts for families at Saalbach this winter’