European ski resort information, exciting stories and pictures from the MountainDayz team. MountainDayz helps you discover the best mountain deals across Europe. This is our blog.
With a share of 44% of skier visits the Alps are by far the largest winter sport region worldwide. However, the alpine destinations have experienced a negative average growth rate over the last four seasons.
The main question for lift companies and destinations is how to break this trend and how to market more effectively to skiers and snowboarders? This includes both addressing more and new skiers as well as motivating winter sport enthusiasts to ride or ski more often.
Investing in "quality of service", i.e. snow making and modern lift installations, is one thing but how to reach out to these skiers is another. You can see Austrian lift companies advertising on UK television channels and on billboards at the Zurich main station. For instance, marketing spending of the top 3 Swiss lift companies is 2.9% of their revenues last season, which results in a total annual lift company marketing spending estimate of CHF 22 mn in Switzerland (given total transport sales of CHF 757 mn). All in all not a very large marketing budget to spend.
In this context and as a player in the field, the MountainDayz team has been asked frequently about the innovations in the European Ski Tech Ecosystem and how we fit in. So, we decided to help our customers and other lift companies to navigate this field by publishing the European Ski Tech Ecosystem 2013.
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We differentiate between marketing, sales, enabler and adjacent in the European Ski Tech Ecosystem 2013.
Marketing refers to the many marketing options, which a lift company can choose to engage with. These services are paid and driven by the available marketing budget, see above.
Sales (also: performance marketing) is a very different sector. It is typically not driven by marketing budgets, as the fee structure is commission-based. Some ski resorts have a proprietary website that includes the possibility to book ski passes online. In this case, online ticketing is mostly based on RFID-based booking (providing date-specific access rights to a smart card, which you can buy at the ski resort). The same is offered by some external service providers, too. Skiers can sometimes find ski pass deals with online deal providers and can redeem the coupons throughout the season. The niche MountainDayz is capturing is e-commerce combined with yield optimizing capabilities. With date-specific prices and limited availability ski passes can be booked online just like air fares or hotel rooms in order to optimize demand for any given day (please read our press kit for more details).
Enablers are incumbent and new technology services that provide on-site access and online booking solutions that are a solid basis for this ecosystem. In the adjacent section we can find offers and services, such as ski schools booking and ski equipment rental, which have a direct correlation with ski passes and can be packaged together with ski passes.
Sources: company websites and annual reports, 2013 International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism, Seilbahnen Schweiz
There are approximately 300+ different snowboard models available in Europe's (online) shops this season. How can you possible navigate this jungle?
All mountain snowboards
Burton Custom X - the Burton Custom model has its roots in the early days of commercial snowboarding and is most certainly a classic. Burton kept on driving its evolution and here we are: an honest, solid, easy-to-ride all mountain snowboard. It is considerably stiff and a classic camber. No surprises here.
Lib Tech has some decent boards and we could not agree on one specific model, rather it depends on your personal preferences. What the top models of Lib Tech have in common are two innovations: banana shape (you hear other brands talking about rocker, V, or reverse camber - some early day SIMS snowboards might had this already but it was Lib Tech to finally make sense out of it) and magne traction (with 5-7 contact points on every edge, rather than 2). Our preferences are:
Lib Tech Skunk Ape - a solid performance board for people with large feet. Broader snowboards are typically more difficult to control but with the hybrid camber/banana shape cancels out this flaw. It is easy to turn and provides control in all situations.
Lib Tech Phoenix - we just love the graphics by team rider Jamie Lynn, which made us all buy our first Lib Tech. Compared to the Skunk Ape this board is slimmer and even more agile.
Another tip: if you appreciate the tech specs of Lib Tech but are looking for something slightly cheaper, go for GNU (e.g. model BillyGoat), which is produced by the same manufacturer.
Nidecker Ultralight - this board is all mountain with a strong freeride flavor. On a good powder day, when you find steep terrain with average size drops and the run probably ends through the woods with quick and sharp turns between stumps and branches, this board should be your choice. Of course, also good on the 80% other days you are in the mountains ;) It is so light because they do not use glue in the production process.
YES Snowboards is an upcoming brand with fresh ideas and first-hand knowledge. Among the founders are pro riders DCP, Romain de Marchi, and JP Soldberg who let Nidecker produce their board designs. At YES you can find nicely shaped boards for all preferences but we have 2 favorites:
YES Pick your line - with a hybrid camber/rocker and directional set-up, this board keeps all options open. Go for the 161w model and take it to the pow to see why it is named "pick your line."
YES TDF - classic camber-style twin board designed for pro rider Tadashi Fuse. It clearly is heavily freestyle-influenced but if you have seen some video footage of Tadashi, then you will know that backcountry big air is his thing.
Freestyle snowboards
Slash by Gigi ATV Hub - Pro rider Gigi Ruef designed this freestyle board and made it a bit more flexible when it comes to the terrain. It's a twin, but directional and it is a full camber.
Capita is another riders-owned upcoming brand that builds freestyle-oriented snowboards. We have not yet had the chance to try it, but it looks promising and we hear that their boards are decent.
Backcountry snowboards
Jones Snowboards Ultracraft - a super light splitboard with swallow tail, any questions? Camber/rocker hybrid and magne traction ensure these touring skis behave like a snowboard after clicking them together.
Dupraz D1 6' - if you want to get more serious about backcountry, you should look at this rocket. We don't buy the brand's all-mountain claim for this board, but it is a fun thing on a powder day in a freeride ski resort.
PowderJet Gypsy - while the Dupraz is already extreme, this one goes back to the roots and is only something for purists. No edges, looks like the "Snurfer" from 1965, and - we guess - nothing for ski resorts at all.
For park and urban snowboards don't ask us, we are more on the old school side of this sport ;)
This season is going to improve a lot in terms what the ski resorts have to offer. Many top ski resorts are situated right next to each other but you had to choose one over the other because they are not connected.
There are some new lift installments that are going to change that this season - our top 3 new lifts in the Alps are connecting...
Verbier with Bruson (Switzerland),
Arosa with Lenzerheide (Switzerland),
and Lech/Zürs with Warth/Schröcken (Austria).
In the German-speaking part of Switzerland the ski resorts Arosa and Lenzerheide form an alliance to create one of the top ski areas in Switzerland. The link is provided by a new 1.7 km gondola ropeway. The combined offering includes 225 km of ski slopes and 42 lifts, not counting the children facilities. Tickets are uncomplicated - one ticket fits all (CHF 69 for adults).
The new Auenfeldjet gondola ropeway connects the two Austrian ski resorts Lech/Zürs and Warth/Schröcken at ca. 1,700 meters above sea level. The new installment creates a combined ski area with 47 lifts and 190 km prepared tracks. The downside of it is that ticketing gets much more complicated here, so make sure you are buying the right ski pass (i.e. "Ski Arlberg Skipass") to enjoy the full area.
Although the experience has already been great with all of them individually, the ski days in these resorts will be much improved in the combined areas!
Packing list for your ski weekend escape to the alps
Excited to go on your first weekend escape to the Alps? Don't forget to pack the most important things. Here is the MountainDayz ski weekend escape packing list for your orientation.
Equipment
Your skis & ski sticks or your snowboard (or rent at a local shop)
Ski or snowboard boots
Helmet
Goggles
First layer = underwear
Second layer = isolating layer, e.g. fleece, down west, etc.
Third layer = jacket, pants
Socks
Gloves or mitts
Neckwarmer or mask
Beanie
Sunscreen
Backpack
Digital camera (battery charged and with SD card ;)
Your old ski pass (for which you have paid a deposit and forgot to bring it back ;)
Off-piste equipment (if you need): t-handle shovel, avalanche transceiver, and a probe (you can also rent this at a local shop)
Tools you do not necessarily need to bring as most ski resorts offer those at the lift stations
Instant wax, if you are a preparation perfectionist
As a tip: always bring some snacks (e.g. candy bars) as the next hut might be far when you get hungry.
Don't forget your regular clothing - whether or not this has to be posh is up to you and where you are going. For instance, Verbier and Chamonix are super laid-back places, where you can enjoy hanging out at bars with live bands and some fun clubbing places without dressing up.
Summer has been very intense this year but we simply cannot wait to start the winter season - because it is the better part of the year. Here is a list of early ski openings for the upcoming season:
Already open:
Hintertuxer Gletscher (1,500 - 3,250 m) Austria: this glacier is Austria’s only year round ski resort. The official winter season starts Oct 12 and ends May 9, 2014.
Mölltaler Gletscher (1,200 - 3,122 m) Austria: open since Jun 21 with the winter season ending on May 11, 2014 - they are celebrating the winter opening Oct 18-20.
Saas-Fee (1,800 - 3,600 m) Switzerland: open since Jul 27 with the proper winter season starting Nov 1 and closing on Apr 25, 2014.
Zermatt (1,620 - 3,883 m) Switzerland: Zermatt is Switzerland’s year round ski resort. The official winter season ends on Apr 24, 2014.
Opening in September:
Kaunertaler Gletscher (2,150 - 3,108 m) Austria: starting winter season on Sep 21, 2013 until Jun 9, 2014 depending on snow conditions. The 28th Kaunertal Opening event happens Oct 11-13, 2013.
Pitztaler Gletscher (1,640 - 3,440 m) Austria: low season starts Sep 14 and winter ends May 15, 2014. The "Gletscherfest" takes place Oct 26-27.
Stubaier Gletscher (1,750 - 3,210 m) Austria: the glacier opens mid/end of September depending on snow conditions. From Oct 12 you will find winter season prices until May 3, 2014. There are some events lined up starting with a bavarian-style beer fest "O'zapft is" Oct 12-13.
Opening in Oktober:
Engadin/St. Moritz (1,870 - 3,303 m) Switzerland: winter season dates are Oct 19 until May 25, 2014.
Engelberg Titlis (1,050 - 3,020 m) Switzerland: There is maintenance work scheduled Nov 4-15 when everything will be closed. Otherwise winter season is from Oct 5 to May 25, 2014.
Glacier 3000 (1,350 - 3,000 m) Switzerland: winter season starts Oct 26 ending May 5, 2014 depending on snow conditions.
Kitzsteinhorn-Kaprun (911 - 3,029 m) Austria: the fall season dates are Oct 12 - Nov 29, 2013 with the winter season starting Nov 30 and ending on Apr 27, 2014. The fun event White Start Games 2013 will happen Nov 9-10.
Les 2 Alpes (1,650 - 3,600 m) France: the resort opens from Oct 26 to Nov 3 and again from Nov 30 to Apr 26, 2014.
Schnalstal / Val Senales (2,011 - 3,212 m) Italy: uthe resort is expected to reopen early on October 3 with three lifts and up to 8 km of runs depending on snow conditions. Winter season ends May 4, 2014.
Sölden (1,350 - 3,340 m) Austria: winter starting Oct 10 and ending May 4, 2014. First event: Maxxx Mountain First Snow Gletscheropening happens Oct 12-13.
Sulden am Ortler (1,900 - 3,250 m) Italy: winter starts Oct 26 ending on May 4, 2014.
Tignes (1,550 - 3,456 m) France: opening Oct 12 (Grande Motte glacier) with the main resort opening Nov 30 and closing May 10, 2014.
Valtournenche (1,524 - 2,050 m) Italy: serving only the weekends 19/20 and 26/27 in October, the resort opens daily from Nov1. Winter season ends May 4, 2014.
Wow, the winter season 2012/13 has been really long. After the larger ski resorts have closed beginning of May, some of them even re-opened for some May weekends. Keep up the spirit! We have prepared an overview for you where you can ski this summer in Europe.
Unfortunately, fewer and fewer ski resorts open over summer. So, we will update you every year. Here is the latest list for summer 2013.
Austria
Dachstein Gletscher (2,296 - 2,700 m): you can ski from May 18 until the winter season start of the surrounding ski resorts. An adult ski pass sells for EUR 40.00.
Hintertuxer Gletscher (1,500 - 3,250 m): this glacier is Austria's only year round ski resor and is open 365 days. Two snowparks, Betterpark and Familypark, offer fun on high altitude. From May 11 to October 11 there are summer rates and a ski pass is EUR 39.50.
Kaunertaler Gletscher (2,150 - 3,108 m): the summer season lasts from April 6 to June 9 and day ski pass costs EUR 35.00.
Kitzsteinhorn-Kaprun (911 - 3,029 m): the summer season is divided in two blocks, i.e. May 21 - June 6 and June 28 - July 2, with ski passes available at EUR 35.00.
Mölltaler Gletscher (1,200 - 3,122 m): for summer ski there are 3 runs prepared and open daily until 2 pm, depending on weather and snow. The summer season starts June 21 with a seamless transition into winter season. An adult ski pass retails at EUR 42.50 winter and summer.
Pitztaler Gletscher (1,640 - 3,440 m): unfortunately, closed for the summer - however, they start again on September 14 for an early season start.
Sölden (1,350 - 3,340 m): summer and fall season skiing is possible June 22 - October 13 with different runs open at different periods. Ski passes are available at EUR 38.50.
Stubaier Gletscher (1,750 - 3,210 m): closed for the summer but has a fall season starting mid/end of September (depending on snow conditions) until Oktober 11. A day pass is EUR 34.90.
France
Alp d'Huez (1,860 - 3,330 m): the glacier welcomes you from July 6 until a date to be announced, but latest August 25. The lift runs daily from 7:45 to 12:00 am and a ski pass is EUR 20.00.
La Grave (1,400 - 3,550 m): you can ski between 2,400 and 3,200 m from June 15 untila a date to be announced, but latest September 8. The lift brings skiers up at 8:30 am. Ski passes are EUR 23.00.
Les 2 Alpes (1,650 - 3,600 m): you can ski from June 22 to August 31 daily 7:15 am - 12:30 pm with ski passes available online at EUR 36.00.
Tignes (1,550 - 3,456 m): the summer set-up is available from June 15 - August 4 with "the Grande Motte Massif" opening from July 6. There are 12 lifts providing you access to 20 km of runs daily from 7:15 am to 1:00 pm. Ski passes sell at EUR 22.00, from July 6 at EUR 31.50.
Val d'Isère (1,850 - 3,456 m): you can ski at the glacier Pissaillas until July 13, open daily from 7:00 to 12:15 pm. The ski pass is available for EUR 25.00.
Italy
Breuil - Cervinia (1,524 - 3,480 m): situated on the Italian side of the famous "Matterhorn" (= Cervino) it opens for the summer season from June 29 - September 8. Ski passes are available at EUR 31.00. Ski passes are valid only for the Italian side, but you can also connect to the Swiss side (Zermatt).
Schnalstal / Val Senales (2,011 - 3,212 m): unfortunately, now closed for the summer but expected to reopen early on October 3 with three lifts and up to 8 km of runs.
Stilfserjoch / Passo dello Stelvio (2,760 - 3,450 m): Europe's largest summer ski resort opens June 1 to November 3 - yes, you read correctly: it is a summer-only ski resort. It is not only famous for ski but also for its stunning roads for cycling. TopGear dubbed the mountain road "the world's greatest driving road." Ski passes are EUR 36.00 a day.
Valtournenche (1,524 - 2,050 m): this resort is connected to Breuil - Cervinia and opens for the summer season July 13 - September 1. Ski pass prices are the same.
Norway
Fonna Glacier (1,200 - 1,450 m): the ski resort is open until mid August. A ski pass is NOK 360.00.
Galdhopiggen (1,850 - 2,200 m): you can ski from May 18 - July 14 and August 2 - October (unspecified). A ski pass is available for NOK 300.00.
Stryn (1,060 - 1,600 m): the summer ski season begins May 24 and ends July 14. Ski passes are NOK 370.00 a day.
Sweden
Riksgränsen (500 - 910 m): on June 20-23 you can actually midnight sun ski in Riksgränsen above the Arctic Circle. The price for a ski pass is SEK 300.00.
Switzerland
Saas-Fee (1,800 - 3,600 m): enjoy summer skiing between July 27 - October 31 daily at least until 01:00 pm . Ski passes are available at CHF 69.00.
Zermatt (1,620 - 3,883 m): Zermatt is Switzerland's year round ski resort and world famous for its peak "Matterhorn." The spring ski pass is available May 20 - June 28 for CHF 64.00 and the summer ski pass June 29 - November 29 for CHF 82.00. Number of available lifts vary, e.g. the Gravity Park opens on July 13.
Spring Skiing in Europe or how long is the winter season 2012/13 going to be?
For all of us the winter 2012/13 is pretty long. Too long maybe for people living in the city and cannot wait for spring finally to show its face. However, on the plus side, of course, is that the snow conditions are still very good for this time of the season. So, where can you ski and how long is the winter season this winter? Here is a selection of ski resorts, that offer you skiing at least until end of April / beginning of May.
Austria
Hintertuxer Gletscher (1,500 - 3,250 m): The main winter season lasts until May 10. However, Hintertuxer Gletscher is a 4-season ski resort open 365 days.
Kaunertaler Gletscher (2,150 - 3,108 m): The ski resort remains open until June 9.
Kitzsteinhorn (911 - 3,029 m): In the Salzburg region you can ski at the Kitzsteinhorn until June 2 and then again from June 28 - July 21.
Pitztaler Gletscher (1,640 - 3,440 m): The ski resort remains open until May 12.
Soelden (1,350 - 3,340 m): Soelden combines two glaciers (Rettenbach, Tiefenbach). The spring skiing season ends on May 5. You can ski again from September 7 depending on snow conditions.
Stubaier Gletscher (1,750 - 3,210 m): The main winter season ends May 4, while the spring season lasts from May 5 until mid June (exact date undefined and dependend on snow conditions).
France
Chamonix Mont-Blanc (1,035 - 3,842 m): The area of The Grand Montets (up to 3,300 m) is open until May 12.
Tignes (1,550 - 3,456 m): In Tignes, Val d'Isère espace killy, you can enjoy 300 km of runs until May 5 and with a reduced set-up until May 12. The summer season dates are July 6 - August 4.
Val Thorens - Les Trois Vallées (1,800 - 3,230 m): 99% of this ski resort is above 2,000 m and belongs to the largest and highest ski resorts in the world. You can ski until May 12.
Germany
Zugspitze (2,000 - 2,720 m): Winter season ends May 1.
Switzerland
Engelberg Titlis (1,050 - 3,020 m): The lift Engelberg-Trübsee-Titlis runs until May 26. Others may close in April depending on conditions.
Engadin/St. Moritz (1,870 - 3,303 m): In this conglomerate of ski resorts you can ski until May 5 at Corvatsch and until May 20 at Diavolezza. For April, we still have great deals for skipass + hotel on MountainDayz, click here.
Verbier (1,500 - 3,330 m): The main stations of Verbier bring you up until April 28. We do have some great deals for Verbier, too, click here.
Zermatt (1,620 - 3,883 m): Zermatt is a 4-season ski resort. While the main winter season lasts until May 5, you can ski from May 6 onwards for the whole summer until winter season 2013/2014 starts in October.
Low cost skiing in Switzerland - hidden gems, great offers
It is common sense that ski resorts in Switzerland belong to the best in Europe - however, they also enjoy the reputation to be the most expensive ones, too. In top resorts it is not unusual to pay more than 70 CHF (66 EUR / 74 USD) for a ski pass.
Well, you can always book a ski pass deal on MountainDayz. If you book a ski holiday it is worthwhile to consider some insider tips that could be interesting for you. Either you can pass on the hassle to travel to a large resort (which is highly frequented in peak season and weekends) or you combine your large resort experience with some days in a smaller resort nearby to relax and enjoy a short escape. We have 3 tips for you.
Champex-Lac
Image: MountainDayz @ Champex-Lac
La Fouly
Image: La Fouly
If you think that small resorts are only for beginners, La Fouly will convince you about the contrary. As a matter of fact, there is only one beginners lift (you can also go sledding there) left from the base station. Everything else is steep. Especially, if there is fresh snow the off-piste options are amazing. Deals available here.
Château d'Oex
Image: MountainDayz @ Château d'Oex
Château d'Oex is a family resort perfectly suitable for beginners and intermediates with broad slopes to improve your skills. There is also a fun park where you can get more technical. Book it here.
There is only one true love: you and the snow. Our ski pass deals are great and you can enjoy them with a group of friends. However, on the upcoming Valentine’s Day maybe you want to enjoy them together with a special person on a date. Below we list tips on how to find a partner for fun winter activities.
Tip 1: Just go
Ski resorts are the perfect place to date people. Just take one of our offers and go there, e.g. here for one of the top Swiss ski resorts. Be honest and open. Smile. For sure you’ll meet nice people in the hotel, at the slope, in the lift or at the après ski party. Feeling fine with the world after a perfect ride down the hill makes it easy to connect.
Tip 2: Arrange your date before
If you want to play safe, you might want to arrange your date before showing up at your day in the snow. There are plenty of dating sites only to find singles around the globe and arrange your date. Why not plan your date in the snow? If you are unclear on which dating site to sign up with, check out this dating comparison expert site. Make sure your date enjoys white powder days as much as you do and book a limited 2-for-1 deal at the Zahmer Kaiser in Tyrol.
Tip 3: Join a tour
Finally, there are even singles tours to the mountains organized in every big city. By bus, train or car sharing – singles meet to hit the slopes. Knowing that only singles are around you makes it easy to talk to someone that is also searching for her or his soulmate. Easy.
Thanks, Zahmer Kaiser, for a perfect laid-back day
I had the pleasure to visit Zahmer Kaiser this weekend and believe that there are very good reasons to come back
the resort is easy to reach from cities in southern Germany and western Austria. You can even park your car directly at the lift - super convenient
the tracks are well prepared and if the snow is fresh (as it happened to be this weekend) there are some nice powder tracks left or right off-piste through the forrest
there is absolutely no queuing
the food in the restaurant is good and resonably priced
For me, Zahmer Kaiser is a top "laid-back" resort and a perfect destination for a group of friends with different skill levels. You can speed, ride off-piste, and have some broad tracks for the beginners in your group.
Freestyle skiers and snowboards, however, better find some natural kickers as there is no snow park available.
Thanks, Zahmer Kaiser, for a perfect laid-back day!
Hey, and let´s not forget World Peace Day on 17th of November.
In 2006 another “day” to celebrate around the globe was born: World Snowboard Day. Initiated by EuroSima and the World Snowboard Federation (WSF) this event wants to provide an opportunity for the international snowboard community to promote snowboarding and its culture to general public. The program of activities includes contests, snowboard lessons, equipment tests, demonstrations, meetings with pro-riders and so on.
But does it work?
According to their figures it is extremely successful. In 2006 34 events in 10 countries took place – in 2011 167 events in 37 countries took place around the globe! That´s a total growth rate of almost 500% in 5 years – impressive!
You find a very nice map with 2012 events here: http://www.world-snowboard-day.com/en/program.aspx
Besides well-known spots like Verbier in Switzerland or Park City in the US you will find really exotic places here, too. In Ulaanbaatar, capital city of Mongolia the opening of the 1st ski resort in Mongolia will be celebrated on the 30th of December.
Novosibirsk in Russia, Xinjiang in China, Phoenix Park in Korea – there are tons of very interesting spots on the map where events for promoting snowboarding will be hosted. So, get yourself a plane ticket and travel to Ulaanbataar to be among the first riding in Mongolia.
Have fun in the mountains around the globe and ride more!
The British newspaper knows what their readers want: go on ski trips. There is a library of about 50 ski resort reviews, which is comparatively small. But at least this is quality content, to which book authors contributed. They cover some large resorts per country and also offer some comprehensive overviews (quick reads but you can dive deep, if you are interested in a particular ski resort), e.g. best Austrian ski resorts, or best French ski resorts.
For our French-speaking readers: Skipass.com
Skipass.com has a lot of reviews on their website - all user-generated. This leads to an excellent coverage in France (356 ski resorts and >5,600 reviews) but a low coverage in other countries, e.g. Germany (5 ski resorts - and not the most interesting ones). Funny enough, they have some exotic stuff, e.g. Bulgaria.
Some survey-based resort guides
Transworld Snowboarding conducts a poll every year and presents the best North American ski resorts in its November magazine issue - luckily, you can also see the basic data online, click here. In Europe, every two years there is an interview-based survey in 55 European ski resorts (mainly Alps) conducted by Austrian ski resort consultancy Mountain Management, find their blog here (strangely enough only in German).
Snowbroader.eu Snowparks
Interesting stuff for freestylers - the Snowbroader.eu snowpark section. Find here a selection of snowparks in Austria, Germany, Italy and Switzerland. You can find snowpark maps, pictures and videos that motivate you to try out the latest park tricks.
Ski resort listings (not really reviews, but comrehensive in information)
Germany is a skiing and snowboarding country - a study revealed that 23% of Germans are active in wintersports (source: Manova.at). The largest automobile / road assistance club in Germany, the ADAC, dominated the niche for most comprehensive ski resort encyclopedia for ages. The have an online version, which you can find here. And to be modern, the renamed it from ADAC Ski-Atlas to ADAC SkiGuide ;) A true pioneer in providing ski resort data online is the Austrian website Bergfex, find it here in English.
