News : skiing

Swann Releases Swann Freestyle HD™ - 1080p High Definition Wearable Action Video...

1/16/2012 8:16 AM EST - KL Associates

The new wearable action video camera from Swann is perfect for capturing every legendary moment of adventure packed activity
Milton Keynes, UK, 16th January 2012 – Swann, a global leader in security monitoring solutions, proudly presents its first high definition wearable video camera: Swann Freestyle HD. The Swann Freestyle HD debuts with a high quality detachable LCD viewer, placing the Swann Freestyle...

View from Wilma's balcony in St Anton am Arlberg

Record-breaking snowfall in the Austrian Tirol

1/10/2012 5:38 AM EST - Horton PR

What a way to welcome 2012.
Several resorts are reporting that so far this month they have received more snow than any other January in the last 30 years, whilst Nauders and Galtür haven’t had such heavy snow at the start of the year for the last 60 years. Some of the largest snowfall over the last 24 hours has been in Berwang, in the Zugspitz Arena, with up to 70cm falling. One of the areas experiencing the...

Tirol Snow News and Ski Short Breaks

12/7/2011 9:29 AM EST - Horton PR

With the arrival of snow this week there is no better time to book your skiing holiday, approximately 20cm fell overnight and the forecast is for snow until tomorrow morning.
Here’s a brief overview from some of the resorts and images attached (all taken this morning):

St. Anton: 20 cm of fresh snow last night, total snow height: 60 cm

Kühtai: 30 cm of fresh snow in the last three days

Ischgl: 20 cm of fresh...

MEDIA NOTICE

12/6/2011 4:35 AM EST - Decathlon

Decathlon launches two great ways to get down

the slopes this winter - at home or abroad

Snow is on its way, which means it could be time to dig out the winter sports equipment and head for the ski resorts.

Alternatively, you could be just a quick trip or click away from some snow fun thanks to Decathlon stores and its website decathlon.co.uk.

The international sports retailer is bringing fun to the slopes this...

Countdown to the 1st Winter Youth Olympic Games

11/16/2011 11:09 AM EST - Horton PR

The countdown is on to the 1st Winter Youth Olympic Games, which will take place from 13th – 22nd January 2012 in Innsbruck and Seefeld.
Innsbruck will become the first city worldwide to stage the Olympic Games for a third time, following the 1964 and 1976 games, with London just missing out on this accolade by staging their third Olympics in summer 2012. Innsbruck was given the honour of hosting the Games by...

New Rail Packages to the Austrian Tirol

11/15/2011 6:51 AM EST - Horton PR

Hundreds of skiers will be able to enjoy two extra days on Austria’s slopes with the launch of new rail-inclusive ski packages to three resorts in the Tirol: Alpbach, Hopfgarten, and Söll.

Skiers will travel by Eurostar to Paris and then take a City Night Line sleeper train to Wörgl station, from where it is a short taxi ride up to the resorts.

The packages, offered by ski tour operators such as Skiline, include...

Family Skiing 2011-12

11/1/2011 7:14 AM EST - Horton PR

Follow the Tirol Tourist Board's top 5 tips to get the most out of your family skiing holiday.
Choosing a family-friendly resort is tricky at the best of times. Variety of slopes? Childcare options? Transfer time? But when household budgets are feeling the squeeze, the top consideration is cost. The Tirol region of Austria is geared up to the needs of families for 2011-12 and has 5 top tips to make your money...

INNOVATION NORWAY AND SAS LAUNCH MYNORWAYTRIP.COM TO SPOTLIGHT INSPIRING TRAVEL ...

10/25/2011 9:00 AM EST - The International Office

Online Campaign MyNorwayTrip.com allows users to create and share an Imaginary Trip to Norway and a Chance to win products from Norwegian Knitwear retailer Dale of Norway
New York, NY (October 25, 2011) - Innovation Norway Americas today announced the launch of www.MyNorwayTrip.com, a joint effort with Scandinavian Airlines. The campaign site allows users to create and share their...

Latest snow news from the Austrian Tirol

10/10/2011 9:22 AM EST - Horton PR

The countdown is well underway and with up to 80cm of fresh snow falling on the Pitztal Glacier over the weekend, it is a welcome start to the winter season.
Read on to find out which ski areas are already open and the top news for 2011-12 in the Austrian Tirol:

· Kaunertal Glacier: 70 cm of fresh snow. Overall snow height up to 110 cm. 4.5km of slopes open (3 lifts). Perfect conditions for the Snowboard...

Snow+Rock Group appoints new Non-Executive Chairman

2/3/2011 1:08 PM EST - Snow and Rock Sports

Snow+Rock is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil McCausland as Non-
Executive Chairman.
Neil works with fast growing companies, often backed by private equity. He also
chairs Kurt Geiger, TJ Hughes, Skin Clinics and Dwell. Previously he was a
turnaround CEO in companies such as C&A, and the NAAFI, and he has
subsequently performed numerous non-executive roles in branded retail.

Dion Taylor, CEO of...

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