Here is a selection of this winter?s top events that should undoubtedly not be missed when visiting Austria.
O?Neill?s Pleasure Jam
9 – 11 Nov 2012 (annual), Schladming
Starting on the 9th?of November and blasting till the 11th, the legendary?Dachstein glacier once again becomes sweet spot for the cr?me de la cr?me of the international snowboard elite at the O?Neill Pleasure Jam! Heaps of side-events will accompany the 2-day contest, and there will be no lack of smashing parties. www.pleasurejam.com
International Ski Countdown
22 Nov ? 22 Dec (annual), Obertauern
One of Austria’s most popular resorts, Obertauern, is a winter hotspot for skiing and snowboarding. The International Ski Countdown celebrates the new ski season with a gigantic snow-bar, fireworks, an open-air festival and a large disco. www.obertauern.com
FIS Ski World Cup Opening 2012
26 ? 28 Oct 2012, S?lden, Tirol
From 26th to 28th October 2012, S?lden/Tirol will be hosting ?the ultimate FIS Ski World Cup?Races. ?Like every year, the women’s giant slalom will open the new World Cup season. www.skiweltcup.soelden.com
Ski Juwel Opening
14 ? 16 Dec 2012, Alpbachtal – Wildsch?nau, Tirol
A new skiing experience with one ski pass launches in December 2012! The ski resorts Alpbachtal and Wildsch?nau are joining forces! Under the new name ?Ski Juwel?, the resort has become one of Tirol?s Top 10 out of 82 ski resorts. www.skijuwel.com
FIS Alpine Ski World Championship
4 ? 17 February 2013, Schladming
In February 2013 (4th to 17th), the FIS Alpine Ski World Championships will take place at the Styrian ski resort of Schladming. More than 650 athletes from 70 nations will compete in 11 disciplines. www.schladming2013.at
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