In this guide to Austria mountain biking holidays we look at when to go, the types of riding available and the gear to take. Plus we talk about the 10 best Austrian MTB destinations to help you plan your next…
Last summer Sarah Hannibal ran the Silvretta 3000 and reviewed the Inov-8 Roclite 275 trainers. This is a follow up with more trail running in Galtur, Ischgl, Silvretta and Paznaun Valley plus additional activities in Austria wearing the Inov-8 Roclite…
This review of Inov-8 Roclite 275 womens trail running shoes was carried out by adventurer Sarah Hannibal. Below she tells her running story, reviews the trainers and talks about participating in the Silvretta Run 3000. So here is my running…
When my first snowboarding trip of the season to Norway was cancelled due to a lack of snow, I had a week to sort out an alternative. Checking open ski areas, the Tirol region of Austria was the best option.…
Last winter my family and I visited the small resort of Galtur, for a family ski holiday in the Austrian Tirol. My three year old son learnt to ski for the first time, our youngest played in snow for the first…
During the summer Ischgl is a rather tasty destination. With great hiking trails and Michelin starred food in remote mountain huts, it is possibly the best gourmet walking holiday destination on the planet. In this Ischgl trekking review I will discuss the food and the…
As the summer season comes to an end, ski resorts are gearing up for winter. The Austrian Tirol is one of the world’s premier ski destinations and a lot has been happening there over the summer. The latest additions and planned events…
Ischgl is famed for its winter sports and wild après scene, but this Tirolean gem has a summer secret to share. The mountains are covered in world class singletrack, adrenalin pumping downhill, bike parks and enough trail variety to keep beginner to…
To get you in the mood for an Austria snowboarding holiday I will start by telling you the term, ‘après ski’ is said to have originated in Austria. In many ways Austria pioneered the modern ski industry and although trumped…
This edition of Best Ski News 2014 brings you news of too much snow across Europe, as the continent is hit by some severe weather over January and February. There have been spectacular snowfalls in Austria, Italy and the USA…
