This is where we take a look at the big moral questions in the daily life of a skier. For example: can I wear joggers to dinner if the hotel specifies “evening wear” but 1) it’s a very nice tracksuit and 2) I wear it at home every evening anyway?
HOW LOVELY SNOWFALL CAN BE
Perfect mountain weather means bright sunshine? No way. These pictures show how lovely Paznaun can be in snow and mist.
ON TO THE CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAIL!
Until a few years ago, cross-country skiing was no more than a bad weather alternative to skiing. Nowadays it’s become a trendy sport. Trisanna tells you what makes it so healthy and why you really should give it a go. If you haven’t already.
WINTER HIKING IN PAZNAUN. PART 1: MUTTA IN ISCHGL
Yes, Paznaun has the best ski slopes in the world – but that’s not all. Winter hiking is also really popular. Whether a steep ascent or comfortable walk on the flat, there’s something for everyone on Paznaun’s total of 38 winter hiking routes. In this series, we introduce you to the best routes.
SWEDEN FOR DUMMIES – A CRASH COURSE
Swedes have three weeks of winter holidays starting from today – and many of them will spend the time skiing in Paznaun. Håkan and Venke have already arrived in the vanguard. We met up with them in Ischgl and asked them what we need to know about their compatriots.
SHOVELLING SNOW
The fun park, better known as Ischgl Snowpark, is the highlight of Ischgl for snowboarders. But to make sure it’s really fun, it has to be shaped every day. How is it done? We watched Daniel, the shaper, at work.
FREESKIING: LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS
New freeskiing talent can polish their skills tomorrow. As part of the Freeski Days in Ischgl, professional coaches will show them how it’s done. And best of all: it’s free of charge.
GALTÜR: HEAVEN FOR WOMEN
When a woman married someone from Galtür, it used to be said that she was going to “weiberhimmel” – heaven for women. It’s not just a story, it’s a truth about Paznaun. We tell you all about it here.
HALLO SUN, WE’VE MISSED YOU!
There’s nothing better than skiing through new snow – other than, maybe, skiing in new snow under a shining sun. And yes, today is one of those days. We tell you what else the sun can do.
PAZNAUN PEOPLE: EMIL ZANGERL, CHAIR OF THE “HEIMATBÜHNE” THEATRE GROUP IN SEE
When Emil Zangerl, 58, from See, is not working in the offices of the Tyrolean police force, he’s on stage. Acting is his calling and he’s performed regularly in the theatre in See for the past 29 years. He speaks to Trisanna about stage fright – and why the people of Paznaun prefer comedies to dramas.
WHAT TO DO WHEN THE LIFTS AREN’T WORKING
Okay, so the best of Ischgl is high up on the pistes. But what happens when the weather doesn’t play ball, when the lifts – and so the skiers, too – have to take a break because of heavy snowfall? It’s really not that bad, say the people we met down in the town. There’s more to Ischgl than the best ski slopes in world, after all.
THE TOUGH GUYS OF SEE
Bad weather? There is no such thing, just the wrong clothes. A saying which many skiers have heard more than once. But who are these people who (apparently in the very best clothes) brave any type of weather at all? We paid a visit to them on the downhill run in See.
THE FIRST DAY OF THE HOLIDAYS
A skiing holiday is all about family, moving around in the fresh air and relaxing. And after the journey here, today everything really kicks off. Four reasons why this day is so special (today for those travelling from Vienna and Berlin, by the way):
IT’S ALL BECOMING CLEAR: THE SEASON’S COOLEST SKI GOGGLES
If anything’s ruining your fun as you weave your way down the slopes, then – other than ski boots which pinch – it’s poor vision. A good pair of ski goggles is part of the standard skiing kit, that’s for sure. But they don’t just have to protect our eyes, they need to look amazing, too. We present you the coolest ski goggles of the season.
THIS IS HOW PEOPLE IMAGINED SKIING 100 YEARS AGO
With the triumphal arrival of winter sports came wonderful images, too, which were created to advertise ski holidays in the Tyrolean Alps. The best-known artists and graphic designers of the time were commissioned to design the posters. We show you some of the most beautiful here.
PRO AND CONTRA: IS IT STILL OK TO CARRY A RUCKSACK WHEN YOU’RE SKIING?
An occasional series discussing the big questions of skiing – questions with only yes or no answers. Today: skiing with a rucksack?
PAZNAUN PEOPLE: ALFRED SIEGELE, WOODWORKER
Alfred Siegele is 63 years old and lives in Kappl. He used to be a crane driver, but since retiring, he has made decorative wood pieces which he sells throughout Austria. He talks to Trisanna about the peace of the mountains, his childhood in Kappl, and how tourism has brought the region to life.
THE PAZNAUN DIALECT FOR BEGINNERS
What does someone from Paznaun mean when he says “Åffaschibli” or other strange words? Trisanna knows, of course – and introduces you right now to the finer points of a very special language.
FREERIDING: WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR
The Freeride World Cup is taking place right now in Kappl. After the superstars of the Freeride World Tour at the start of January, the heroes of the Junior Tour will be launching themselves down the Quellspitze today and Thursday. We tell you what exactly you need to look out for.
DOWNHILL: A BIG DEAL FOR ISCHGL
“Downhill”, a black comedy starring Will Ferrell and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, has its world premiere this evening at the international Sundance Film Festival. The film was largely shot in Ischgl. Andreas Steibl explains how this came about – and what it means for all of Paznaun.
