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NEWS TICKER WORLD GAMES: Olympic gold medalist honors amateur champions

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:53:00 +0200

This year a prominent guest will honor the worldgames champions in the marathon ceremony: ski champion Stephan Eberharter. The triple World Champion, Olympic Champion and two-time overall World Cup Champion celebrated his career breakthrough at the World Alpine Ski Championships 1991 in Saalbach Hinteglemm as double World Champion. Information about Stephan Eberharter: http://www.steff.at/

News-Ticker World Games: Live-Timing on www.worldgames.at

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:49:00 +0200

For the first time at the World Games of Mountain Biking all marathon times are transmitted over the Internet, so those who stayed at home and all spectaors can follow live, where the athletes are. Once again each competitor will receive a text message directly after the race which contains the final result and race time. All lists of results can be downloaded right after the race under www.worldgames.at

Hobby bikers go for Gold at the 12. World Games of Mountainbiking from 9. - 12. September 2010!

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 09:14:00 +0200

Around thousand bikers determine the Amateur World Champion in the disciplines Marathon, Cross Country, Downhill and Dual-Eliminator.
With the brand new Joker Card all World Games competitors hold a trump card in their hands. Upon booking a World Games accommodation package in a Joker Card partner accommodation, the lift ticket is included among a lot of other benefits. Olympic gold medalist honors amateur champions
This year a prominent guest will honor the worldgames champions in the marathon ceremony: ski champion Stefan Eberharter. The triple World Champion, Olympic Champion and two-time overall World Cup Champion celebrated his career breakthrough at the World Alpine Ski Championships 1991 in Saalbach Hinteglemm as double World Champion. Live-Timing on www.worldgames.at
For the first time at the World Games of Mountain Biking all marathon times are transmitted over the Internet, so those who stayed at home and all spectaors can follow live, where the athletes are. The Topography of the Pinzgauer Grass Mountains offers altitudes between 1,000 and 2,000 metres - an ideal setup for Marathonists. A total round of 80.44 Kilometres and an altitude of 3,678 metres which will challenge the strength and endurance of the Marathon participants. On the other hand “only” 42.77 Kilometres and height of 1,980 metres have to be tackled in the Half Marathon. Perfect for Marathon Novices is the shorter round with 31 Kilometres and an altitude of 1,160 metres.
The Spectators cheer on their heroes not only at the Finish line, but also on the highest points of the route, such as on the Zwölferkogel and on the Schattberg, where you will be entertained with Music. The Zwölferkogel and Schattberg are also easily reachable by the gondola lift for spectators and companions.
Pure Suspense by Cross Country! Alternating Up and Downhills and challenging Single trails throughout the 2,600Metre long circular course call for skill and endurance. Only who is fit enough to make the final sprint into the pedestrian area crossing the finishing line first is a well deserved World Games Champion! The finals of the Cross Country take place on Friday.
With Full-Speed to the podium! The varied Downhill course is 1,9 kilometers long and rises to an altitude of 498 meters through varied and, in some cases, quite demanding terrain on natural single trails, root and rock sections, jumps and hairpin bends back down to the centre of Hinterglemm. Breathtaking action at the Dual-Eliminator: A brandnew Dual track was built at the Reiterkogel for the DAKINE Freeride Festival. So this year the Freeride-Eliminator is replaced by a Dual-Eliminator. Two Bikers start together on the twisty course at the bottom station of the Reiterkogel lift – that requests speed and tactics. Who will forge ahead in the first corner? Who has the better ellbow tactics? Only the fastest of each heat qualifies for the next round.

A highlight for Kids: the SCOTT USA Junior Trophy! For once a Mountainbike Race just like the adult’s race. Riding over the same finishing terrain as the Professionals. Cheered on by countless enthusiastic spectators. Get into the race atmosphere, it’s not only great fun for the Kids but also for the Parents and Spectators.
The World Games Party in the Marquee on Saturday evening is legendary. With Live Band Gerry & Gary: The Munich Musicians will wow the crowd with their performance and after a couple of minutes everyone will be dancing on their seats. This event has been an Institution for a long time for the Hobby Bikers and the Race Calender would not be the same without it. The Marathon Route is signposted the whole year through – perfect for Training for the World Games of Mountainbiking.

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Successful premier for the Dakine FREERIDE Festival Saalbach Hinterglemm powered by Nissan

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:57:00 +0200

Around 9,000 freeride fans stayed overnight in Saalbach Hinterglem last weekend (9 to 11 July) to be there for ethe premier of the Dakine FREERIDE Festival powered by Nissan. Spectakulare side-events, over 40 exhibitors with 86 brands, many well-known professional bikers and three days of unbroken sunshine made for a fantastic festival at one of Europe’s best freeride destinations. “The premier went really well. We’re very pleased with the way the event ran, the number of visitors and, of course, the wonderful weather in this dream location,” enthuses Monika Weber, event manager for hosts Delius Klasing. Wolfgang Breitfuß, director of the tourist association of Saalbach Hinterglemm, puts it in a nutshell: “This was one of the wildest events we have ever held in Saalbach Hinterglemm.” “This is just how I hoped the FREERIDE magazine festival would be: a relaxed atmosphere, spectacular side-events, wonderful weather and plenty of freeride opportunities for all visitors. My wishes have come true and I am very pleased with this great debut festival,” smiles FREERIDE editor-in-chief Dimitri Lehner, referring to the magazine’s first festival. The program for the first Dakine FREERIDE Festival in Saalbach Hinterglemm offered top-class freeride sport over three days. Anyone wanting to experience freeriding in its purest form far away from the bustle of the festival site would have found just what they were looking of in the “Big 5 Bike Challenge” (www.bik-5.at). This XXL tour, covers an altitude difference of 5,000 meters, but only barely 1,000 of these have to be conquered by the riders from their own strength thanks to the 5 operating cablecars. Over 200 riders took the tour over the weekend. The side-event for the first day of the festival took place on the Friday evening. In the “Maxxis Dual Eliminator”, 92 riders, both male and female, took to the slalom course designed by trail builder Joscha Forstreuter. After the heats, the 16 fastest men and four fastest women competed in the final that evening. The man against man/woman against woman race provided plenty of excitement for the many hundreds of spectators along the route. The women’s final saw Austria’s Steffi Marth and Angie Hohenwarter, both of whom had come fifth in the 4X European championships of 2010 and 2009 respectively, co head-to-head against each other. In this heat, Angie Hohenwarter managed to take a slight lead in the first third of the trail and held onto this advantage until she reached the finishing line. The winner of the men’s race in the “Maxxis Dual Eliminator” was Rüdiger Jahnel. The Austrian, who is placed 155th in the world 4x rankings, won out over his compatriot Georg Sieder in an exciting and extremely close-run race. Afterwards, riders and spectators came together to celebrate at the riders’ party in the “Goaßstall”, the place where it all happens in Saalbach Hinterglemm. The “Maxxis Dual Eliminator” course was once again the center of attention at midday on Saturday, when 64 junior freeriders aged from 6 to 15 had a chance to show off their skills in the first “Kids FREERIDE Challenge”. Extreme biker Bobby Root presided over the prize-giving, handing out lots of gifts from FREERIDE magazine and Dakine. In the afternoon, in the “YT Best Trick Award” powered by Bagjump, 22 participants - the youngest just 10 years old - offered an impressive air show. The side-event was presented by dirt jumper Marius Hoppensack. The enormous air cushion provided by Bagjump meant that a soft landing was guaranteed. The Dakine FREERIDE Festival in Saalbach Hinterglemm was the first event in which the 15 x 15 meter cushion was used. The jury comprised three YT riders, Dominic Amberger, Tobi Wrobel and Niki Leitner, who finally judged the best jumper to be Patrick Leitner from Vienna. The runner-up was Frenchman Yannick Granieri, while third place went to Jonas Berndt from Bochum. At the end of the competition, Patrick Leitner had two reasons to smile: he had won the event and he had a brand new bike from YT Industries as his prize. The whole of Hinterglemm was on its feet on the Saturday evening for the “Marzocchi Airstrike” slopestyle contest, anxious not to miss this spectacular show. The course, which was designed by Joscha Forstreuter, was difficult enough. The riders jumped from one hotel roof to the next and wallrides and kickers followed. Thus, they had plenty of opportunities to demonstrate their skills to the judges and to the hundreds of spectators in the heart of Saalbach Hinterglemm. The best-known members of the jury in this slopestyle contest, which is part of the Freeride Mountainbike (FMB) World Tour, were Timo Pritzel, Tibor Simai and Rob J. After the 26 professionals had completed the course twice, it was up to the jury to choose the top 5, who would be allowed one more opportunity to impress the public in a final run. After a short break for deliberations, the jury agreed: Tobi Wrobel, Peter Henke, Yannick Granieri, Geoff Gulevich and Amir Kabbani would take to the rooftops one last time. The “Marzocchi Airstrike” was judged on the basis of the best of three runs. Amir Kabbani opened his show with a 360 jump from the second rooftop to the large timber landing ramp. He followed this with another perfect 360 before finishing with a perfect double table. However, Frenchman Yannick Granieri also put on a superlative show. His final flip whip crowned a perfect third run. The jury and public were left in no doubt: one of these two riders would take the content title. And that’s exactly the way things worked out. Tobi Wrobel (YT Industries), who is 43rd in the current FMB World Tour rankings gave an excellent performance to take third place. Second place went to Yannick Granieri (Commencal) – 10th in the FMB World Tour rankings. This means that the deserving winner of the “Marzocchi Airstrike” was Amir Kabbani (Mongoose). He is currently ranked third in the FMB Word Tour rankings. Day three of the Dakine FREERIDE Festival in Saalbach Hinterglemm powered by Nissan also had plenty of delights in store. The highlight of the festival – the “Scott Gang Battle” – was on the agenda. However, while the 398 participants were preparing for the mass downhill, 14 riders saddled up for the “Rose Speedwheelie” contest. The riders picked up speed and lifted their front wheels at a marked point on the steeply sloping road. Among them were FREERIDE editor-in-chief Dimitri Lehner, Timo Pritzel and, of course, the wheelie king himself: Bobby Root. With a speed of 60.60 km/h, there was never any doubt that the Californian world record holder for speedwheelie riding would win the event. Second place was taken by Julian Reder, who was just behind Bobby with 59.5 km/h. Third place went to Morris Fessler with a speed of 58.53 km/h. Former champion Timo Pritzel raced to 4th place. The speed camera recorded a speed of 57.23 km/h for him. Dimitri Lehner achieved 49.65 km/h in his fastest run, taking 11th place. Naturally, having won the event on his back wheel, Bobby Root insisted on completing the course all over again on his front wheel. The “Scott Gang Battle” was the sporting highlight on the Sunday afternoon and crowned the close of the first DAKINE FREERIDE Festivals powered by Nissan in Saalbach Hinterglemm. This new race format is a mass start downhill, similar to the popular Avalanche series. There were some spectacular sights for the thousands of spectators at Austria’s first mass downhill. A total of 398 riders from nine nations accepted the challenge of the 1,000 meter altitude differential on the eight kilometer route of the X-Line on Saalbach’s Schattberg and “battled it out” for a total prize purse of euro 3,500. There were separate starting categories for women, masters (over 40’s men) and men in “gangs” of 120 racers each. Following a couple of broad S bends from the Schattberg’s western peak, the starter field fed into the X-Line downhill route - an exciting single trail with only a few decisive places at which overtaking is possible. Of the women, Elke Rabeder from Bad Goisern (Revolution Racing Team) demonstrated the best tactics and stamina, placing herself at the head of the field with a sensational time of 13:23.20 minutes. Carinthian Angie Hohenwarter, die Siegerin of the “Maxxis Dual Eliminator”, followed in second place with 13:25.77 minutes, in front of Allgäu’s Ines Thomas with 13:32.40 minutes. The masters made it perfectly clear that they weren’t ready to be put out to grass just yet: Abbou Frédéric from Team Bionicon took first place with a time of 12:14.86 minutes in front of Thomas Martin (freeride-allgaeu.de, 12:42.82 minutes) and Holger Meyer from Munich with 12:49.66 minutes. Thus, the winners’ rostrum was an all-German affair. The best time of the day was achieved by Rüdiger Jahnel (specialized-mountainbiker.at) from Seewalchen am Attersee. Having already won the “Maxxis Dual Eliminator” on Friday with a clear victory, his sensational time of 11:42.00 demonstrated that he is also unbeatable in the mass downhill. Vorarlberg native Johannes Graf from the Kraftstoff team took silver with a time of 11:43.56 minutes and Mario Sieder of the Austrian national team won the bronze with a time of 11:50.19 Minutes. Now that the festival is over, its time to start thinking about the next one. Constructive discussions have already been held about the second Dakine FREERIDE Festival Saalbach Hinterglemm powered by Nissan. The dates are already fixed. Next year the freeride community will meet again in Saalbach Hinterglemm from 8 to 10 July. Photos for free download at http://images.saalbach.com

New “U-Bahn” in Saalbach Hinterglemm!

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:58:00 +0200

Over 200 kilometres of piste and 55 modern lifts guarantee comfort and diversity in Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemmm Leogang. Investment for Innovation: U(nterschwarzach)- Bahn
During the last ski season, the Skicircus received 3 distinguishable awards on the merits of: sustainable investments in piste maintainance and guest comfort contributing to the high quality of the ski area. In the last 10 years the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang has invested over 204 Mill. Euro. The Highlight of this Winter is the Unterschwarzach lift in Hinterglemm. The T-bar lift located near to the Funpark is replaced by a modern 8 person gondola with heated seats and the capacity to transport 2.800 people per hour with the total length of the lift being doubled. The top station is situated above the ‘Gerstreit’ reservoir. As well as the lift construction, the flood lit piste and Nightpark will also be expanded and enhanced. An essential step in improving comfort is in taking guests from the centre of Hinterglemm to the Unterschwarzach lift. No worries about there being sufficient snow. Mother Nature has her helpers: 90% of the pistes in the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang are covered by snow making machines and therefore snow is guaranteed. Pistes for as far as the eye can see
From gentle slopes to the wide carving pistes or the black World Cup descent – from top shaped funparks to the virgin snow and mogul fields. Especially the vast extent of the best prepared pistes is treasured by our guests. To continue to be the forerunners in piste quality, the Skicircus has all together invested over 2,3 Mill Euro in the development of snow making machinery and structure of the pistes. Whether a cool snowboarder, tiny tots, tricky freeriders or sporty carvers – for every Winter sports fan, there is something for everyone. And as the sun goes down the action still continues! Floodlit pistes with funpark, tubing, icekarting and the skidoo park and lots of laughs on the floodlit toboggan run for those that never tire of action! New this year and also open in Winter: the treetop path “Baumzipfelweg” at the end of the valley of Saalbach Hinterglemm offers a great view of the tree tops. The combination of this 1 km long round loop path within the tree tops with a 200 metre long hanging bridge approx. 40 metres high is a worldwide ‘one of it’s kind’ project.
More ‘feel good’ moments for body and soul
From first class ‘wellness hotels’ to snow shoe walking through the deep snow covered forests to a romantic sleigh ride – all are on offer to our guests. Relaxing sunbathing on the terraces of the cosy mountain huts with breathtaking views over the peaks of over 2,000 metres - moments to treasure. The Skicircus also has over 40 ski huts where one can sample culinary delights and regional dishes in a cordial environment. More Fun! Après Ski, Action and high-life
For those seeking pulsating nightlife, you will find never ending options in Saalbach Hinterglemm: Whether at the magic huts, après ski or in the countless pubs, bars and events with live music. Numerous renowned events are planned to enhance your party mood, for example the Sport 2000 Snow Mania (03.-05 December) take the opportunity to try out the brand new Winter sports material. Rave on Snow (from 10.-12 December) a festival of electronic music. The sporting highlights of the season are for certain the Swatch Snow Mobile Race (03.-05 December), the Roxy Chicken Jam (06.-07 January), the Nitro Snowpark weekends or the international ski marathon tour Mountain Attack on 14 January. More Family Fun at a lower cost
The little ski tots have more fun in Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang. Whilst the parents amuse themselves on the pistes, the kiddies can make their first turns and jumps in the Ski Kindergarten. With the Montelino liftpass children born 2004 and later can travel on the lifts free of charge. Hits for Kids: - NEW: 10€-special offer on Saturdays: All kids and teens up to 19 years (1992 – 2004) pay only EUR 10.00 for a 1 day liftpass on Saturdays. - From 19 March 2011 – Easter Bonus – Kids for Free: For each adult booking a child (up to age of 14) who shares the room of a parent is free of charge. For each additional child a 50% discount will be given. Children and youngsters born 1994 and later receive a liftpass free of charge when a liftpass for 3 days or longer is purchased by a parent. More Altitude & your Lead Role– the SKILINE & SkiMovie
On the SkiMovie track at the Nightpark in Saalbach Hinterglemm, every guest plays the main role in their own personal SkiMovie. Last season over 19,000 videos from our guests were made. On the SkILINE you can check out your personal altitude profile under www.saalbach.com and download your video from the Nightpark and forward onto friends! Could there be a little more? – under www.saalbach.com everyone can quickly find a perfect treat.
Did you know that….??? • Mother Nature has the help of 472 snow making machines and 8 reservoirs to help her make sure 90% of the pistes are snow covered. • On a daily basis, 426 personnel from the lift company ensure that the 55 lifts in Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang are operating proficiently enabling you to have a perfect day on the piste. • 88 personnel are employed alone to prepare the pistes and operate the snow cannons so that Winter sports fans can enjoy conditions the next day. • Piste equipment the price of a family house – every night 60 piste bashers are on the way in Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang preparing the 200 kms to perfection. • You can make ultimate use of your ski pass from 08.30 to 22.00 – whether on the piste, in the funparks or on the illuminated toboggan runs and the floodlit piste. • Since the year 2000 over €204 million has been invested in lifts, pistes and snow cannons.

E-Biking in Saalbach Hinterglemm: Biking with a tail wind!

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:52:00 +0100

An innovation is entering into the Bike Circus Saalbach Hinterglemm and possibly closes a “fitness gap” for some bikers. That leaves the panting behind the rear wheel of the bike Partners fading once and for all as unpleasant memories of past tours and excursions.

E-Biking stands for a torque-controlled mountain bike with pedal assistance proportional to the pedaling power through a small electric motor. The power applied when pushing the pedals is increased up to 200 %. The drive system also allows energy to be recharged during a downhill ride.

Even those who are not as physically strong athletes must no longer be intimidated at the sight of the muscled calves of the bike guides. Mountain biking, with an E-Bike gives them the necessary tail wind and the feeling as if they were riding a tandem with an invisible Tour de France participant as a second man in the saddle. The Bikecenter Bike&Soul now offers a whole armada of E-Bikes in rental.

Saalbach Hinterglemm bike pioneer Bascht Hasenauer often observed among his guests as at the start of a bike tour the well-trained partner said good bye to his girlfriend with a casual „You go ahead, I´ll catch you up!“ „A bike holiday should bring relaxation and fun, and not unnecessary pushing of one´s endurance boundaries, which in the long run probably guarantees more frustration and aching muscles than feelings of happiness and joy. With the E-Bikes we were able to fill this gap in the rental offer.“

M+M= :o) But even top athletes are thrilled by the equation muscular power + motor power = extended touring horizon. Thus, the elevation gain of a day trip can be further extended.

„Golden Gate Bridge of the Alps“ at the new tree top walk

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:05:00 +0100

The Ropes Course Saalbach Hinterglemm starts it´s Summer season with new Highlights. Adventure enthusiasts reach new heights in Saalbach Hinterglemm at the end of the valley at the ropes course next to Lindlingalm and the popular theme parks Teufelswasser and Schnitza's Holzpark. The ropes course with heights of 120 metres and Europe’s longest Zip Wire was officially opened in 2009. This year owner Reinhold Bauböck will top it all: „In July the new „Baumzipfelweg“ with the „Golden Gate Bridge of the Alps“ will be opened - the highest elevated tree-top walk in Europe. This combination of a one kilometer loop trail in the tree tops with a rope bridge of 200 m length to the height of 40 metres is a unique project world-wide.“ Through massive construction with larch wood staircases, towers, bridges and platforms of the “Baumzipfelweg” is a year-round destination not only a for nature lovers but also for families, school groups and seniors. Reinhold Bauböck: “The immediate surroundings of the Lindlingalm at the end of the Glemm valley offers a unique setting and excellent infra structure for this project, which aims to awaken and deepen our understanding of the forest, nature, and the entire ecosystem, through direct observation and personal experiences.” Fly like Superman on Europe's longest zip-line
Another highlight of this rope course is definitely Europe´s longest zip-line, which runs from one side of the valley to the other in a height of 120 m. With four valley-crossings the zip-line reaches a total length of approximately 2 kilometres. Bauböck: "The zip line is designed to fly over the valley in Superman-style similar to hang gliding, lying on the stomach attached to the wire by a sturdy harness and hooks. After starting above the Lindlingalm you shoot down the wire above the treetops, zigzagging above the valley - including the marvellous panorama.” Waldrodel and Skybike
Unique stations of the Rope Course are the „Waldrodel“ as well as the „Skybike“ – where adventurous wirewalkers cruise on a wooden sledge and KTM-Mountainbikes between the treetops. On the individual parcours of the Rope Course you can set off to exciting voyages of discovery in a spectacular natural setting in different altitude levels and degrees of difficulty. As of June 2010 there are two more courses (light and medium level) for climbing, balancing, sliding and swinging on ropes and bridge constructions. Due to various degrees of difficulty at each level the ropes course is appropriate for all ages (from 130 cm body height) – for people with fear of heights as well as adrenaline junkies. After the distribution of equipment and a theoretical and practical training on the test course, the challenge will begin and the wood will be experienced from a totally new perspective. Support will be given by professional trainers who have years of experience in sport- and experiential education. The ropes course Saalbach Hinterglemm is being built in compliance with the applicable standards of the Austrian Industrial Standards for building and operating ropes courses. Moreover, the course will be maintained permanently and checked annually by the Technical Inspection Authority Austria. A new developed safety system ensures that not both karabiners of the safety line can be detached from the wire at a time. Nature is the ideal field of activity for all ages and is a device for teambuilding as well as personal development. The most important elements are fun, the association with oneself and the others in the group. Targets arise for the team as well as for the individual and boundaries will be experienced through human sensations.
The Rope Course is discount partner of the Jokercard. Adventureworld Bauböck www.hochseilpark.at

Magical adventure trail "Montelino" on Kohlmais Mountain

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:37:00 +0200

The adventure trail for children is located between the top station and middle station of the Kohlmais cable car in Saalbach Hinterglemm for all those who love stories and fantastic adventures. The ascent with the Kohlmaisbahn is free of charge for all JokerCard holders.

The fantastic story about Montelino, the little clown who lost his smile
Kids and families enter the fabulous world of the little clown Montelino who lost his smile… Can the kids help Montelino to be all smiles again? The little clown neglected his friends and toys, so one day they disappeared and his toy-box was empty. Now Montelino is terribly sad and desperately needs the help of the kids.

Equipped with an empty toy-box, which can be obtained at the bottom station of Kohlmais cable-car, they follow the wise owl, jump on the cable-car and soar up to the top of the Kohlmais Mountain. Along a scenic walking trail from top to middle station through woods and alpine meadows the kids search for the clown´s lost friends and toys within a beautiful nature environment.

From the spider web and the target-throwing game, to the giant snake Paula and the Punch and Judy Show. From the squirrel nest with the golden nut to the huge slide and the circus arena – there is plenty to discover and experience for the children. All little helpers of the clown Montelino, who send in a completed toy-box, take part in a lottery drawing and can win a holiday in Saalbach Hinterglemm.

The use of the adventure trail is free of charge and for all guests that stay in a JokerCard Partner Hotel the ascent with the cable cars is included. The toy-box can be received at the bottom station of Kohlmais cable car and is included in the lift ticket. With a total walking distance of 90 minutes and a length of three kilometres this trail is even ideal for a half-day trip. Along the trail several traditional and cosy mountain huts with special children’s meals invite the hikers to stay.

„The mystery of Mount Kodok“- an adventure trail for kids and youngsters at the Reiterkogel

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:55:00 +0200

An exciting expedition in the fantasy zone at the Reiterkogel
At the top station of Reiterkogel cable car in Hinterglemm an adventerous themed hiking path is waiting for kids and youngsters. The ascent with the Reiterkogel cable car is free of charge for all JokerCard holders.

In a visual language focussed on this specific target group as in “Lord of the Rings” a 3.5 km circular walking tour whisks the young hikers away to the magic fantasy world of the gremlin Kodok. Your savvy, agility and courage are in demand at the numerous game stations like „The Tragic Rocks“, „The Dark Gorge“ or „The Hidden Message” along the natural trail, and at the same time without one noticing it, the children get to learn about physical laws through playing.

The Story of „Mount Kodok“
The Clown – trademark of Saalbach Hinterglemm – is one central character of this fantasy world. He is the „Good Spirit“ of the mountain and with the help of his magic hat he cares for fortune, joy and good weather. But the gremlin Kodok stole the clown’s magic hat and hides it at a secret place. The kids are the heroes that restore pleasure and fortune to Mount Kodok by recovering and restoring the hat.

And that’s how it works: The brave hunters of the gremlin receive the adventure pass with the purchase of the lift ticket at the bottom station of Reiterkogel cable car. For all guests that stay in a JokerCard Partner Hotel the ascent with the cable cars is included. The entry to the fantasy zone of “Mount Kodok” itself is free of charge. Riddles and games along the trail deliver code symbols that should be noted in the adventure pass. Have all stations been accomplished correctly, then at the end of the hiking trail the complete code to free the magic hat is cracked.

At the bottom station all successful treasure hunters receive a hat-sticker to stick into the adventure pass, as a symbolic reward for their heroic mission. Furthermore all returned adventure passes take part in a lottery.

Factsheet Winter 2010/2011

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 09:50:00 +0200

All News about Winter 2010/2011 as well as Facts and Figures about Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang at one glance in the new Factsheet.

Photos Biker Mania 2010 Friday

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:44:00 +0200

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Photos Biker Mania 2010

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:29:00 +0200

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Marzocchi Airstrike at the Dakine FREERIDE Festival Saalbach Hinterglemm

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:52:00 +0200

There’ll be a lot going on at the Festival premier, scheduled from 9 - 11 July 2010 in the Salzburg region. "Get involved and be amazed" is the motto! Get involved in the Scott Gang Battle, the ultimate mass downhill race from the top of the Schattberg. A course length of 7.5 km and an altitude difference of 1,100 meters provide a real adrenalin rush. The guys from Saalbach have worked really hard in the last few weeks in an effort perfect the course for the gangs! Long-standing champion Holger Meyer is himself involved in the planning of the course and enthuses about a unique experience for the entire freeride scene. It is also possible to participate in the Maxxis Dual Eliminator. “Finally another mountain bike dual race,” is the common refrain in the MTB forums. Demand is so great that it is possible to register online right away. A word of advice: if you register for the Scott Gang Battle and Maxxis Dual Slalom, the dual is free and if you book your accommodation in a Joker Card Hotel the lift pass is also included. After many hours of freeriding on the numerous trials in and around Saalbach Hinterglemm, what better entertainment than a great professional event? The Marzocchi Airstrike is something quite new: in a cross between a dirt contest and a district ride, the best riders in the world will negotiate roofs, walls and even the bed of a stream in Hinterglemm. Spectacular jumps from a height of ten meters, fantastic tricks on wall rides and dirts and the crossing of the Saalach river will make the hearts of the visitors to the festival beat faster. Course designer Joscha Forstreuter really has come up with an extraordinary course.
The Marzocchi Airstrike is not just a highlight of the festival, but also part of the new Freeride MTB World Tour 2010, which is a kind of mark of quality. “Marzocchi is the best possible partner for the Airstrike event. A young fresh concept and top quality - these are the attributes that are shared by both the brand and the event,” says project manager Christian Stephan from PLAN B. A cool freeride event also needs cool riders and real characters. There will be plenty of these about on the relevant weekend. Among others, festival visitors can look forward to seeing Thomas Vanderham, Amir Kabbani, Geoff Gulevich, Wade Simmons, Richie Schley, Bobby Root Tibor Simai, Timo Pritzel, Rob J and many more. Each day the title sponsor Dakine will be holding autograph sessions on its stand. Visitors will not only have the opportunity to meet with the heroes of the sport, but also to accompany one or other of them on an unforgettable tour. All information about the Dakine Freeride Festival Saalbach Hinterglemm powered by Nissan and registration details can be found under www.freeride-festival.com. Media contact:
Carsten Hark, Delius Klasing Verlag
Tel. +521-559-904, E-Mail. c.hark@delius-klasing.de

Dakine becomes the title sponsor, Nissan takes over as presenter at the FREERIDE Festival Saalbach Hinterglemm

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:58:00 +0200

“We are very pleased to have found two major partners for our event in Saalbach Hinterglemm in sports article manufacturer Dakine and automobile brand Nissan,” says project manager Christian Stephan from Plan B. “Both brands fit in very well with the concept of the event and, looked at from the other perspective, both Dakine and Nissan can make optimum use of the Festival for their communications,” continues Christian Stephan. Dakine is a leading manufacturer of action sports accessories and has been in business for over 30 years. The company was founded in 1979 in Hawaii. The present headquarters are in Hood River, Oregon, USA. At the beginning of 2010, Dakine was taken over by the successful GSM company (representing brands such as Billabong, Nixon, VonZipper, Element, Kustom, Sector 9). Dakine is known not just for its high quality backpacks, but also produces a wide range of quality and functional bags and luggage items. Fans of sports such as surfing, windsurfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, free skiing, kiting and biking Dakine products and accessories are a permanent feature of their luggage. For over 10 years now, Dakine has been providing equipment for MTB sports enthusiasts. Well-known riders such as Andrew Shandro, Darren Berrecloth, Steve Romaniuk, Mike Hopkins or Thomas Vanderham are contracted to Dakine and benefit from the company’s innovative products. Visitors to the FREERIDE Festival can look forward to seeing the new Dakine Bike summer collection 2010 in Saalbach Hinterglemm. These items were designed according to the motto “the best products by riders for riders”. The bike portfolio from Dakine is also available on the net under www.dakine.com/bike. The new collection includes backpacks, shorts, jackets, jerseys, bags, gloves and many more accessories. Title sponsor Dakine plans to bring everything to Saalbach Hinterglemm and to present the products on its exhibition stand. In addition, there will be a daily “MEET-THE-PROS” Dakine- signature session where visitors can have posters or jerseys signed by the professional riders. The presenter of the FREERIDE Festival, Nissan is already an “old hand” as a partner of high-powered mountain bike events. The former UCI MTB World Cup sponsor is remaining faithful to the sport, expanding its involvement with the European MTB festivals by becoming the presenter in Saalbach. Nissan will also be present on site with a large stand, providing a whole lot of on-road fun - but on four wheels rather than two. With its successful seven-seater, the Nissan Quashqai +2, the Japanese car manufacturer has produced a car that is perfectly tailored to the needs of freeriders. Plenty of space for friends and bikes is essential if a car is to make it onto the freerider’s shortlist. Nissan will be on hand to offer visitors a change to take a test drive through the beautiful scenery of the Salzburg region to convince themselves of the many benefits of the car. In addition, all participants can take part in a draw for a weekend with a Nissan Quashqai +2.

All information and registration forms can be found at: www.freeride-festival.com

NEWSFLASH: New for Winter 2010/2011 8-person gondola Unterschwarzach in Hinterglemm

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 11:37:00 +0200

This forthcoming Winter will see the opening of the 'Unterschwarzach-Bahn' - a new modern 8 seater gondola (with heated seats) as well as improvement of the floodlit piste to guarantee greater comfort. Also, the NIGHTPARK in Hinterglemm will be reconstructed and completely renovated to make the Mecca of the snowboard and freeski scene! This enormous project will ensure that winter sports enthusiasts have the easist access from the village onto the piste as of 2010/2011.

FREERIDE Festival Saalbach Hinterglemm 9 to 11 July 2010

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:07:00 +0100

The preparations for the premiere of the new FREERIDE Festival in Saalbach Hinterglemm from 9 to 11 July 2010 are moving on a pace. In recent weeks, the festival crew has been working hard to ensure that freeride fans from all over the world can spend three unforgettable days of extreme sport in the Salzburg region. Despite the continuing cold weather, the sporting highlights of the event have melted the hearts of the fans. In a series of spectacular events, the riders will fly over rooftops, perform on monster kicker ramps and chase down the steepest slopes. These competitions will be measured in time, height and distance, and, above all, fun! “Scott Gang Battle” is the ultimate mass downhill event and will make riders and spectators hold their breath on all three days of the festival. This is the only race of its kind in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in 2010, so demand for places has been very high. “We are pleased that this side event has already attracted plenty of interest from the scene,” says project manager Christian Stephan from Plan B with satisfaction. Up to 1,000 riders will have an opportunity to battle it out over the 8-kilometer course for a place in the final on the Sunday. Visitors will also be able to enjoy the 20x20x4 air cushion provided by Bagjump.com as a soft landing on all three days of the festival. Here even the most terrible jump will not mean that the rider will end up in hospital. In the “YT Best Trick Award powered by Bagjump.com” event, the participants will have to qualify in a series of heats for the big showdown on the Saturday. This contest will draw a lot of attention, and not just because of the huge air cushion from Bagjump.com. There will be no holds barred at the “Airstrike” event. Trail builder Joscha Forstreuter has designed a superlative course that has a few tricks up its sleeve. That’s why this competition is only open to professional riders. The pros will demonstrate daring drops from the roofs of houses and will jump over monster kicker ramps. No one in Saalbach Hinterglemm will want to miss the action, particularly not when their own home forms the backdrop to the event. Also anxious not to miss out are professionals Darren Berrecloth, Amir Kabbani, Cam Mc Caul and Andi Wittmann & Friends, who have already confirmed that they will be attending. Also appearing at the starting line in Saalbach Hinterglemm will be the daddy of all extreme bikers, Bobby Root, who will guarantee some super-fast speeds at the FREERIDE Festival Saalbach Hinterglemm. However, before competitors pitch up on their back wheels for the “Rose Speedwheelie Contest”, they should listen carefully to the king of the wheelies when he reveals some valuable tips and tricks at his workshops. The professionals and amateurs can then take to the course with good conscience, using every ounce of their back-wheeling skill all the way. The winner is the person who can travel furthest on their back wheel. Afterwards, the professionals will turn things up a notch, traveling faster than the speed limits allow. A policeman will be on hand on the course to record the competitors’ speeds using a speed camera. For a change, people will be happy to see the characteristic flash of the speed camera, because rather than adding points to someone’s license it will mean the rider has gained themselves a respectable place on the final table. Bobby Root will then demonstrate why really is king of the road, also showing how it is also possible to take the steep downward slope at speed when traveling on the front wheel alone. The “Maxxis Dual Eliminator” promises to pit man-against-man, like a “modern western shootout” for bike riders. The dual will take place on a slalom course. As in the old westerns, only the fastest man will win in the “Maxxis Dual Eliminator”. If you need to catch your breath between events, then why not visit the large exhibition area, which will play host to over 50 exhibitors? As well as gathering information and getting advice, you will also be able to test out the exhibits any time you like. All information and registration forms can be found at: www.freeride-festival.com Press contact: Carsten Hark, Delius Klasing Verlag
Phone +49 - 521 - 55 99 04, Mail: c.hark@delius-klasing.de

A Hiker´s Delight - Hiking Holiday in Saalbach Hinterglemm with the new JOKER CARD

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:26:00 +0100

The JOKER CARD includes many free services on a variety of offers. Of particular interest to hikers are the unlimited use of cable cars in operation in Saalbach Hinterglemm, the hiking-bus, the noddy train, slide-shows by our hiking guides as well as the “devil's water” in the end of the valley, the open air pool in Saalbach and the indoor pool in Hinterglemm. Four cable cars allow both the young and elderly to get one step closer to heaven without additional costs due to the JOKER CARD and without using too much energy as they take you directly up to the starting point of many hiking tours. Alpine Flora Hiking Trail - The Healing Herbal Trail is located at the altitude of 1.544m on the Reiterkogel mountain and includes over 100 different types of herbs and local alpine flowers with an explanation of their medical and homeopathic effects. A special highlight for families with children are the included services of the popular attractions like the Montelino's adventure trail on Kohlmais Mountain and Mount Kodok on the Reiterkogel. Adventure trail “Montelino” for Families and Children
Kids and families enter the fabulous world of the little clown Montelino who lost his smile… Can the kiddies help Montelino to be all smiles again? Along a scenic walking trail from top to middle station of Kohlmais Mountain through woods and alpine meadows the kiddies search for the clown´s lost friends and toys within a beautiful environment of nature.

“The mystery of Mount Kodok” is an adventure trail for kiddies and youngsters who keep track of the gremlin Kodok with the aid of the mysterious clues and riddles along the adventure trail on Reiterkogel to bring back the magic hat. The thrilling adventure of "Mount Kodok" makes hiking a great experience for all kiddies and youngsters. Equipped with an adventure pass, which is included in the liftpass, the young treasure hunters walk along the loop trail to unravel the mystery of the stolen clown´s hat. Say Cheeeeeese!
At the SnapShot Points at the start of the Kodok trail on Reiterkogel, on Montelino's adventure trail as well as on Zwölferkogel and Schattberg all guests have the opportunity to create their own personal vacation snapshot. Under www.saalbach.com these photos can then directly be sent to friends and family as an electronical Postcard. Heavenly offers for Water Babies
For a cool-down after an exciting hike, the Pirates outdoor pool “Captain Hook” ensures pure water fun: A 1000 m² water oasis with underwater music and three separate water slides, beach volleyball court, open air cinema for kids and rain zones make for a perfect score of 10 on the 10-point fun factor scale. The „Devil´s Water“ water park of Saalbach Hinterglemm is located at the valley end, close to the mountain hut Lindlingalm, which can be comfortably reached with the colourful noddy train. In this treasured theme park with spring-fed crystal clear water, pebble pools and dancing forest-trolls, kids and adults can experience the fascination of water with all senses and discover a whole new perspective on this element of nature. The theme park „Schnitza´s wood park“ – located next to the “Teufelswasser” - is accessible through a wood maze and contains numerous wood games, obstacles of balance, tree-disc puzzles as well as snap-shot opportunities with oversized carved animals. In weekly carving-workshops children and adults can fabricate their own hiking sticks. Ropes Course with Europe´s longest zip-line
Individual stations in the breathtaking surrounding of the valley end require climbing, balancing, sliding and swinging at different heights over rope- and bridge constructions. Europe´s longest zip-line makes daring hikers fly eagle-like over the valley end. Weekly Event Highlights make up a programme full of variety in Saalbach Hinterglemm providing some unforgettable nature impressions which you can experience either on easy going hiking trails or sporty nordic-walking-tours. Around 30 cosy mountain huts not only stand for picturesque resting places, they also host alpine festivals throughout the summer, where local folk music bands play their traditional music and the mountain hut landlords conjure up and serve tasty Pinzgauer specialties on their tables. All information about the JOKER CARD and its partner companies can be found at www.saalbach.com

A Trump for the whole Family: The new Jokercard is the perfect trump card for a Family Holiday in Saalbach Hinterglemm

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:22:00 +0100

The new JOKER CARD of Saalbach Hinterglemm is not just called the "Trump Card for the perfect Family Holiday” for nothing. It is included during a stay in one of the many selected JOKER CARD partner companies and offers amongst others free access to the cable cars and the most beautiful attractions of the region. Furthermore, guests will also benefit from numerous discounts. The JOKER CARD includes many free services on a variety of offers. Of particular interest to families are the unlimited use of cable cars in operation, the adventure trails Montelino on Kohlmais and Kodok on Reiterkogel, the hiking-bus, the noddy train and “devil's water” in the end of the valley, the open air pool in Saalbach and the indoor pool in Hinterglemm. Four cable cars allow both the young and elderly to get one step closer to heaven without additional costs due to the JOKER CARD and without using too much energy as they take you directly up to the starting point of many hiking and mountainbike tours. A special highlight for families with children are the included services of the popular attractions like the Montelino's adventure trail on Kohlmais Mountain and Mount Kodok on Reiterkogel. Adventure trail “Montelino” for Families and Children
Kids and families enter the fabulous world of the little clown Montelino who lost his smile… Can the kiddies help Montelino to be all smiles again? Along a scenic walking trail from top to middle station of Kohlmais Mountain through woods and alpine meadows the kiddies search for the clown´s lost friends and toys within a beautiful environment of nature. “The mystery of Mount Kodok” is an adventure trail for kiddies and youngsters who keep track of the gremlin Kodok with the aid of the mysterious clues and riddles along the adventure trail on Reiterkogel to bring back the magic hat. The thrilling adventure of "Mount Kodok" makes hiking a great experience for all kiddies and youngsters. Equipped with an adventure pass, which is included in the liftpass, the young treasure hunters walk along the loop trail to unravel the mystery of the stolen clown´s hat. Say Cheeeeeese!
At the SnapShot Points at the start of the Kodok trail on Reiterkogel, on Montelino's adventure trail as well as on Zwölferkogel and Schattberg all guests have the opportunity to create their own personal vacation snapshot. Under www.saalbach.com these photos can then directly be sent to friends and family as an electronical Postcard. Heavenly offers for Water Babies
For a cool-down after an exciting hike, the Pirates outdoor pool “Captain Hook” ensures pure water fun: A 1000 m² water oasis with underwater music and three separate water slides, beach volleyball court, open air cinema for kids and rain zones make for a perfect score of 10 on the 10-point fun factor scale. The „Devil´s Water“ water park of Saalbach Hinterglemm is located at the valley end, close to the mountain hut Lindlingalm, which can be comfortably reached with the colourful noddy train. In this treasured theme park with spring-fed crystal clear water, pebble pools and dancing forest-trolls, kids and adults can experience the fascination of water with all senses and discover a whole new perspective on this element of nature. The theme park „Schnitza´s wood park“ – located next to the “Teufelswasser” - is accessible through a wood maze and contains numerous wood games, obstacles of balance, tree-disc puzzles as well as snap-shot opportunities with oversized carved animals. In weekly carving-workshops children and adults can fabricate their own hiking sticks. Ropes Course with Europe´s longest zip-line
Individual stations in the breathtaking surrounding of the valley end require climbing, balancing, sliding and swinging at different heights over rope- and bridge constructions. Europe´s longest zip-line makes daring hikers fly eagle-like over the valley end. Weekly Event Highlights make up a programme full of variety in Saalbach Hinterglemm providing some unforgettable nature impressions which you can experience either on easy going hiking trails or sporty nordic-walking-tours. Around 30 cosy mountain huts not only stand for picturesque resting places, they also host alpine festivals throughout the summer, where local folk music bands play their traditional music and the mountain hut landlords conjure up and serve the tasty Pinzgauer specialties on their tables.
All information about the JOKER CARD and its partner companies can be found at www.saalbach.com

The trump card for the perfect Biking Holiday: The new Saalbach Hinterglemm JOKER CARD!

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:20:00 +0100

More than 400 km of Mountainbike trails, pulse-raising Single-Trails, five comfortable cable cars with bike transfer, action packed Bike-Parks and international Events make this region Europe´s greatest Bikers Paradise. The new JOKER CARD of Saalbach Hinterglemm is not just called the "Trump Card for the perfect Biking Holiday” for nothing. It is included during a stay in one of the many selected JOKER CARD partner companies and offers amongst others free access to the cable cars in Saalbach Hinterglemm with X-Line, adidas Freeride and the Big5 Challenge as well as the most beautiful attractions of the region. Furthermore, guests will also benefit from numerous discounts. Taking your breath away or taking it easy: A true biker´s paradise with perfectly signposted trails for all levels – from "pleasurable & comfortable" to "thrilling & challenging. Whether easy, short Tours at high altitude with panoramic treats, amateur champions´ Marathon Tour, XXL-Freeridetour “Big5Challenge”, demanding single trails or pulse-racing Downhills – there is the perfect trail for all - Soulbikers, ambitious uphillers and daring downhillers. Go XXL with the Big5 Challenge! The Big5 Challenge is a unique tour in the Alps, for bikers with lots of stamina only. With a descent of 5.000 m and 57 Km length in total this XXL-Tour is a real “must”, not only for fit tour bikers but especially for Freeriders. With the JOKER CARD five comfortable cable cars offer a free and energy-saving ascent with following pulse racing downhills on single trails galore with the breathtaking panorama of Upper Tauern and Leogang Mountain Range. The BIG-5-BIKE Challenge was upgraded last summer with some technical features: at numerous checkpoints and snapshot-stations along the route the bikers can log this XXL tour and afterwards virtually re-experience it in front of the computer, print in PDF format and become “immortalised” in the Big5 Hall of Fame.
Freeride deluXe – The new X-Line! In addition to the tried and tested adidas Freeride with the Evil Eye Trails (North shores) and the Blue-Line for rookies at Reiterkogel in Hinterglemm, in 2008 Saalbach´s Schattberg opened another highlight for all freeriders with the X-Line. A natural single trail with 6,3 km length and a vertical drop of 1.025 m was built from the peak of Schattberg to the valley station of the fast 8-person-cablecar of Schattberg-Xpress. The adidas Freeride – the route for pros and ambitious amateurs looking for the thrill of an adrenaline kick - is 1.9 kilometres long and rises to an altitude of 498 metres through varied and, in some cases, quite demanding terrain on natural single trails, root and rock sections, jumps and hairpin bends back down to the centre of Hinterglemm. Appreciated equally by downhillers and freeriders alike is the Blue Line which challenge beginners but also experienced bikers. The Evil Eye Trails – narrow wooden bridges which snake through the trees at altitude height, similar to the Northshore Trails in Canada – will challenge those who are not afraid of heights and look for thrilling alternatives. Since its opening in 2001, the Bike Park Leogang established itself as one of the most prestigious bike parks in Europe. The extensive range from freeride over downhill, dual, North Shore or 4X-lines of the Bike Park Leogang is certified by the seal "Kona Groove Approved Bike Park”. For children there is a separate Mini Kids Bike Park for the first training sessions on the bike. Biker friendly Huts: 30 cosy mountain huts invite you to take a rest and treat oneself with local specialties and refreshments. Several of these huts are awarded with the badge „Biker friendly Hut“. Huts labeled with this badge offer special Biker Menus as well as technical assistance with break-downs – spare tubes and tires, repair kits, air pumps which keep bikers going after technical breakdowns. Bikers now have the possibility to call up their personal “bikeline” by entering their lift pass number at www.bikeline.cc at the end of a day’s biking. The “bikeline” traces the selected route within the biking area with an altitude metre profile on a time chart. It contains a precise record of the used lifts, the total of altitude metres overcome as well as an estimation of the kilometres of downhill runs covered. Tour planning in the world wide web: Already from home bikers can plan their tours – numerous tours are listed in a 3D-map and are also available for free download with elevation profile, roadbooks and GPS-data for the GPS-system. GPS devices are obtainable on-site and will be preloaded with the desired tour. www.bike-circus.at NEW TOP EVENT:
Freeride Festival 9.-11. July 2010 with the SCOTT Gang Battle mass downhill, kids freeride challenge, dirt bike action, Expo, Testival and much more.
www.freeride-festival.com WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FOR AMATEUR BIKERS
World Games of Mountainbiking 9.-12. September 2010
www.worldgames.at All information about the JOKER CARD and its partner companies can be found at www.saalbach.com

FACT SHEET SUMMER 2010 SAALBACH HINTERGLEMM

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:30:00 +0100

Municipality: Saalbach Hinterglemm in Salzburger Land/AUSTRIA
Altitude: 1.003 meters
Highest point: Geissstein 2.363 meters
Inhabitants: 3.100
Bed Capacity: 15.109 in all categories
Overnight stays: 502.265 (Summer 09)
Beds: Categories/ Business/ Total
5 Star/ 1/ 265
4 Star Superior/ 1/ 134
4 Star /34/ 3.534
3 Star/ 108/ 4.369
2+1 Star/ 38/ 708 Chalets/ 23/ 761
Private Pension/ 53/ 454
Youth Hostel/ 28/ 2.627
Refuge/ 5/ 193
Appartements/
Holiday Home/ 175/ 2.064
NEW IN SUMMER 2010: JOKERCARD
The Saalbach Hinterglemm JOKER CARD is the trump for a
perfect Summer holiday and provides the opportunity for free
admission for many attractions. The Saalbach Hinterglemm
JOKER CARD is valid for as long as you are a guest in one of
the Joker-Card partner hotels. The following benefits are included in the
Saalbach Hinterglemm JOKER CARD:
• Unlimited use of the operating lifts in Saalbach Hinterglemm
• The Montelino’s adventure trail, Mount Kodok
• Adidas Freeridepark on the Reiterkogel
• X-Line on the Schattberg
• Tennis court in Saalbach Hinterglemm
• Noddy Train at end of valley (Talschlusszug)
• Devils-water at end of valley
• Hiker’s bus in Saalbach Hinterglemm
• Outdoor swimming pool Saalbach
• Indoor swimming pool Hinterglemm
• 10 guided walks per week
• Herbal trail on the Reiterkogel
• Slide shows, Local folk museum/ski museum
• + lots of reduced attractive offers from our partner
  FREERIDE FESTIVAL www.freeride-festival.com
Europe's new freeride event in the Bike-Circus Saalbach Hinterglemm. The heart of the festival is in addition to the spectacular bike events, the Expo area: a Come Together of the scene, free riders, pleasure riders, downhill and freeride stars as well as the media. • Mass Downhill: Scott Gang Battle
• Best Trick Award
• Kids Freeride Challenge
• Big 5 Bike Challenge
• Austria`s next Air Jumper HIKING:
• 400 km marked walking paths
• 50 km Nordic Walking / Running Trails
• Adventure Trails: Montelino and Mount Kodok
• Instructional path – walking info, fauna & flora
• Guided walks, Nordic Walking, wellness-hiking
• Fairy-tale wood at the tennis courts in Hinterglemm
BIKE & FREERIDE:
• Regional Bike-Map with Saalfelden Leogang –
•    Europasportregion Zell am See Kaprun Saalbach Hinterglemm
• 400 km marked Mountain bike routes in the region
• 720 km marked Rad & Bike routes in Pinzgau
• guided Mountain bike and Freeride Tours, GPS Tours
• X-Line, adidas Freeride, Blue Line
• Evil Eye Trails, Dirt Jump Lines
• Big-5-Challenge
• Instructional bikers courses of all grades
OUTDOOR & MORE:
• High Rope Course
• Europarutsche– Europe´s longest Zip Line
• Devil´s Water in the end of the valley
• Captain Hook adventure pool with slides
• Indoor pool in Hinterglemm with Sauna, Solarium and Massage
• Horse-Riding, Tennis, Minigolf, Fishing
• Gorging, Rafting, Tandem-Paragliding, Archery, Quad-Park MOUNTAIN HUTS:
approx. 30 cosy mountain huts serving local specialities
Check out the mountain hut festival dates at www.saalbach.com .
LIFTS IN SUMMER:
All operating hours of Kohlmais, Schattberg X-press,
Zwölferkogel, Reiterkogel and Asitzbahn as well as ticket prices
under www.saalbach.com

ALPINPASS: Unlimited use of all operating cable-cars (special trips not included) Free use of the local bus in Saalbach Hinterglemm,
the indoor pool Hinterglemm, the “Käpt´n Hook” –outdoor pool Saalbach and the “Noddy – Train” to the Lindlingalm in the end of the valley. GENUSS-WANDERPASS: Unlimited use of all operating cable-cars (spezial trips and bike transport not included). Unlimited use of the local bus in Saalbach Hinterglemm WANDERCARD: Unlimited use of all cable-cars in operation. No Bike transport. MAIN EVENTS Please check www.saalbach.com for a complete list of events.
June  03. – 06.06. 14. International Biker Mania www.harley-mania.at
20.06. Salzburger Almsommer Opening Saalalm
23.06. - 27.06. 31. Modern Magic Club
July 03.-04.07. Schönleiten Mountain Trophy for Oldtimer Motorbikes
09.-11.07. Freeride Fesitval www.freereide-festival.com
23.07. - 25.07. Saalbacher Summer Festival
31.07. 4. Glemma Oldtimer Ralley
August 06. - 08.08. 29. Hinterglemmer Farmer´s Market
September 09. - 12.09. 12. World Games of Mountainbiking www.worldgames.at
24.09. - 26.09. Int. Trial Championships
ROUTE: (Route Planner under www.saalbach.com )
Route by car from Germany:
Motorway München Salzburg (A8) exit Siegsdorf - Lofer - Saalfelden - direction Zell-am-See. In Maishofen turn right
“Glemmtal“. No motorway toll sticker needed. (200 kms)

Route by car from East Austria:
West Motorway Vienna - Salzburg (A 1), exit Wals-Lofer, via the small German corner to Lofer, direction Zell am See,
Maishofen, Saalbach Hinterglemm. (400 kms) Train:
The nearest railway station is Zell am See. From Zell am See local buses depart hourly to Saalbach Hinterglemm. Taxis are available from the station in Zell am See. (19 kms) Aeroplane:
The nearest international Airport is Salzburg. All larger air companies fly to and from Salzburg Holiday Shuttle Service:
Shuttle from Salzburg and Munich Airport 6 times a day from the terminal to the hotel door.
Costs:
Salzburg Airport:
One Way € 37,00 per person, Round trip € 69,00 per person Munich Airport:
One Way € 86,00, Round trip € 154,00
      All timetables and information at www.holiday-shuttle.at
PACKAGES:
Attractive holiday packages under www.saalbach.com
INFO AND BOOKING:
Holiday Service Saalbach Hinterglemm
Tel.: 0043/6541/6800-68   Fax: 0043/6541/6800-39
EMail: contact@saalbach.com Internet: www.saalbach.com
CONTACT FOR MEDIA:
Edith Danzer – Presse/PR
Tourist Office Saalbach Hinterglemm
Glemmtaler Landesstrasse 550, A-5753 Saalbach Hinterglemm
Tel.: +43/6541/6800-212    Fax: +43/6541/6800-19
eMail: presse@saalbach.com
Internet:: www.saalbach.com/presse

JOKER CARD - The trump card for the perfect Summer Holiday

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:25:00 +0100

The new JOKER CARD of Saalbach Hinterglemm is not just called the "Trump Card for the perfect Summer Holiday” for nothing. It is included during a stay in one of the many selected JOKER CARD partner companies and offers amongst others free access to the
cable cars and the most beautiful attractions of the region. Furthermore, guests will also benefit from numerous discounts. The JOKER CARD includes many free services on a variety of offers such as the unlimited use of cable cars in operation for hikers and bikers, the hiking-bus, the noddy train, slide-shows by our hiking guides as well as the “devil's water” in the end of the valley, the open air pool in Saalbach and the indoor pool in Hinterglemm. Four cable cars allow both the young and elderly to get one step closer to heaven without additional costs due to the JOKER CARD and without using too much energy as they take you directly up to the starting point of many hiking and mountainbike tours. Alpine Flora Hiking Trail - The Healing Herbal Trail is located at the altitude of 1.544m on the Reiterkogel mountain and includes over 100 different types of herbs and local alpine flowers with an explanation of their medical and homeopathic effects. A special highlight for families with children are the included services of the popular attractions like the Montelino's adventure trail on Kohlmais Mountain and Mount Kodok on the Reiterkogel. Adventure trail “Montelino” for Families and Children
Kids and families enter the fabulous world of the little clown Montelino who lost his smile… Can the kiddies help Montelino to be all smiles again? Along a scenic walking trail from top to middle station of Kohlmais Mountain through woods and alpine meadows the kiddies search for the clown´s lost friends and toys within a beautiful environment of nature. “The mystery of Mount Kodok” is an adventure trail for kiddies and youngsters who keep track of the gremlin Kodok with the aid of the mysterious clues and riddles along the adventure trail on Reiterkogel to bring back the magic hat. The thrilling adventure of "Mount Kodok" makes hiking a great experience for all kiddies and youngsters. Equipped with an adventure pass, which is included in the liftpass, the young treasure hunters walk along the loop trail to unravel the mystery of the stolen clown´s hat. Say Cheeeeeese!
At the SnapShot Points at the start of the Kodok trail on Reiterkogel, on Montelino's adventure trail as well as on Zwölferkogel and Schattberg all guests have the opportunity to create their own personal vacation snapshot. Under www.saalbach.com these photos can then directly be sent to friends and family as an electronical Postcard. Heavenly offers for Water Babies
For a cool-down after an exciting hike, the Pirates outdoor pool “Captain Hook” ensures pure water fun: A 1000 m² water oasis with underwater music and three separate water slides, beach volleyball court, open air cinema for kids and rain zones make for a perfect score of 10 on the 10-point fun factor scale. The „Devil´s Water“ water park of Saalbach Hinterglemm is located at the valley end, close to the mountain hut Lindlingalm, which can be comfortably reached with the colourful noddy train. In this treasured theme park with spring-fed crystal clear water, pebble pools and dancing forest-trolls, kiddies and adults can experience the fascination of water with all senses and discover a whole new perspective on this element of nature. The theme park „Schnitza´s wood park“ – located next to the “Teufelswasser” - is accessible through a wood maze and contains numerous wood games, obstacles of balance, tree-disc puzzles as well as snap-shot opportunities with oversized carved animals. In weekly carving-workshops children and adults can fabricate their own hiking sticks. Ropes Course with Europe´s longest zip-line
Individual stations in the breathtaking surrounding of the valley end require climbing, balancing, sliding and swinging at different heights over rope- and bridge constructions. Europe´s longest zip-line makes daring hikers fly eagle-like over the valley end. Bike & Freeride
Taking your breath away or taking it easy: A true biker´s paradise with perfectly signposted trails for all levels – from "pleasurable & comfortable" to "thrilling & challenging. Whether easy, short tours at high altitude with panorama treats, amateur champions´ Marathon Tour, XXL-Freeridetour “Big5Challenge”, demanding single trails or pulse-racing Downhills like the X-Line, adidas Freeride or Blue Line – there is the perfect trail for all - Soulbikers, ambitious uphillers and daring downhillers.
Weekly Event Highlights make up a programme full of variety in Saalbach Hinterglemm providing some unforgettable impressions of nature which you can experience either on easy going hiking trails or sporty nordic-walking-tours. Around 30 cosy mountain huts not only stand for picturesque resting places, they also host alpine festivals throughout the summer, where local folk music bands play their traditional music and the mountain hut landlords conjure up and serve tasty Pinzgauer specialties on their tables.
All information about the JOKER CARD and its partner companies can be found at www.saalbach.com

Free Easter skiing holiday for kids

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:56:00 +0100

Easter in the snow! Free skiing holiday for kids in the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang!
Sunshine and Spring skiing – Easter is a big hit! From March 13. to April 11. 2010! Over 200 kilometres of well prepared slopes and 55 lifts in Austria’s largest connected Ski-Area. Pure Winter fun for the whole family, singles, teens and youngsters with snow right up to Easter!

Again this year families will be able to enjoy the fantastic snow conditions in the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang at Easter at a great price. Free skiing holiday for children up to 14 years including lift pass.

And this is how it works: If at least one adult books, one child up to 14 years receives free accommodation (when sharing their parents´ bedroom). Additional children will get a reduction of 50 % (when sharing their parents´ bedroom). Children born 1994 or later, ski for free if parents buy a skipass (3 days or more). Snow covered slopes and sunny huts await Winter sport enthusiasts of all ages. Your holiday is just a „Click“ away under www.saalbach.com.

Calculation Example:
2 adults with 2 children – 3 overnight stays with 3-day ski pass in the period from 05. until 11.4.2010 in a bed & breakfast from € 411,60

Skimovie: get the leadrole in your own Skimovie in Nightpark Hinterglemm

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:59:00 +0100

The brandnew Skimovie Line in the Nightpark in Hinterglemm will turn all Skiers and Snowboarders into Movie Stars. Once they have registeredin the start booth using their lift ticket the countdown is on for the start of the movie. During this time the "start booth film" documents the warm-up exercises or frenzied cheering in the start house. When the athlete will ski through the time bar of the start hut, the Skimovie cameras follow all across the entire "Easy-Line" in the Night Parks to the finish - timing included. By logging in to www.skiline.cc with the skipass number, the individual movie to be accessed and analyzed. By single-clicking the movie will also be sent immediately to friends at home or to the worldwideweb.

Roxy Chicken Jam 2010: victory for Enni Rukajärvi

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 19:57:00 +0100

In a high-class competition, Enni Rukajärvi took victory at the 7th Roxy Chicken Jam 2010 at Saalbach Hinterglemm. At the world’s biggest snowboard event for girls only, the 19-year-old Finn won over double Roxy Chicken Jam champ Cheryl Maas (NED) and Norwegian Kjersti Buaas Oestgaard who took second and third. The leader of the Swatch TTR Women’s ranking list Sarka Pancochova (CZE) ended up in fourth.

“I’m very surprised I won here”, Enni Rukajärvi stated after winning the 6-Star event of the Ticket To Ride (TTR) World Women’s Snowboard Tour at the Nightpark Saalbach Hinterglemm. “I enjoyed the contest, it was really high-level. So good riders, I haven’t seen that before!“ At her first big event for the Roxy team, the Finnish rider convinced the jury with her huge and clean jumps and took the lion’s share of the US$ 50,000 prize-money. At her winning run, she showed a 50/50 at the down box, a frontside 360 tail grab, a backside 540 indy and a cab 540 at the kickers as well as a 50/50 nosepress at the Roxy up-down box.

Due to the high-class field of participants, the jury with Oliver Heinrich, Mone Monsberger and Rob Mathera had a tough job to determine the winner. 36 riders from all over the world took part in the qualifications on Friday. The six best of them then met the 18 seeded riders at the finals on Saturday. In a two-hour jam session, the judges picked the best eight riders to ride the super finals. Here, each rider had three runs with the best one counting. “The level of riding went up a lot”, second-placed Cheryl Maas (NED) said. “A lot of the girls were doing 720’s already in the qualifications which we didn’t see any of the other years. In the finals we also saw a lot of switch riding, like cab 540’s and switch backside spins, and that’s good to see.” Thanks to her backside 720 tail grab in the super-finals, Cheryl Maas was rewarded with US$ 1,500 taking the JBL Progressive Award for the best trick.

Third-ranked Kjersti Buaas Oestgaard from Norway was also thrilled by the event which was held at Saalbach Hinterglemm for the first time this year: ”The park is really good, they really did a good job with this. And the town is so cosy, it’s amazing, we only had to walk five minutes from the hotel to get to the park.” Apart from the freestyle snowboarding world elite, the Roxy Chicken Jam 2010 also attracted a lot of spectators who cheered for the riders enthusiastically. “There were a lot of people watching and that’s entertaining and pushing me to do better”, Kjersti Buaas Oestgaard said.

Also for the first time, the Roxy Chicken Jam was held as a carbon neutral event. The compensation for the effects on the environment and the avoidance of CO2 and garbage were in the foreground. The produced emissions were compensated in co-operation with the Suddenrush Atlantic Rainforest Institution (SRAFRI) saving 1,500 square metres of rain forest in Brazil.

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Results Roxy Chicken Jam 2010:

1   RUKAJÄRVI   ENNI   FIN
2   MAAS   CHERYL   NED
3   OESTGAARD BUAAS   KJERSTI   NOR
4   PANCOCHOVA   SARKA   CZE
5   CANDRIAN   SINA   SUI
6   LARSEN   CECILIA   SWE
7   WIIK   LISA   NOR
8   SLADICS   CHANELLE   USA Picture 1: Winner Enni Rukajärvi (FIN) with a Backside 540 Indy at the Roxy Chicken Jam 2010 Saalbach/Hinterglemm Picture 2: Current leader of the TTR-Ranking Sarka Pancochova (CZE) Picture 3: Portrait Enni Rukajärvi (FIN) (Fotos by Christoph Schoech)

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   E-Mail: office@mellow.at; Phone/Fax: +43 (0) 512 93 67 15

Media contact intern.    Agence Olivia Payerne, Marine Dufour, Phone +33 1 46 04 08 62, Fax +33 1
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Media contact GER/AUT Ring PR, Gerti Ring, Phone +49 (0) 861 9096381,
   Fax: +49 (0) 861 9096383 E-Mail: gerti@ring-pr.de

Media contact ROXY    Marie-Aurelie Duche, Phone +33 6 34110265, E-Mail: marie-aurelie.duche@quiksilver-europe.com

Roxy Chicken Jam Photos Friday

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:50:00 +0100

Fotocredit: Roxy Chicken Jam 2010/Christoph Schoech

Roxy Chicken Jam 2010 Qualifikation: Hoher Level im Nightpark

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:24:00 +0100

Roxy Chicken Jam 2010 Qualification: High Level at the NightparkAt the brand new location and excellent re-designed course construction in Saalbach Hinterglemm in Austria, the 6Star Roxy Chicken Jam began the showdown with a seriously high level of riding. 36 girls who had traveled from all over the world had to ride it out for the 6 top spots qualifying for tomorrows finals. The qualification winner Charlotte Van Gils (NED) was riding strong all day but it was her last run that landed her the deserved top spot and she was all smiles. Her run consisted of a fs boardslide, huge straight air, fs 720, bs 360 and on the kinked butter box an uber smooth fs180 to 50/50 to to 180 off. Qualifying in second place Cecilia Larsen from Sweden was only a few points behind, she stomped a cab 540, bs 360, 50/50 to backside grab on the up gap box and a bs swich 50/50 on the last box. Tomorrow the six qualified riders will join the likes of current Swatch TTR World No.1 Sarka Pancochova (CZE) and Cheryl Maas (NED) to battle it out for this coveted 6Star title on the Swatch TTR Tour and the 1000 TTR Ranking points. The 6 Qualified riders 1. Van Gils Charlotte (NED) 349 points 2. Larsen Cecilia (SWE) 347 points 3. Frost Claire (SCO) 329 points 4. Sadlowski Diana (POL) 313 points 5. Paumola Heidi (FIN) 310 points 6. Pribosic Urska (SLO) 287 points With only a few weeks to go before the Olympic Winter Games 2010 will start and being a 6-star event of the TTR Women’s Snowboard Tour, the Roxy Chicken Jam 2010 is the perfect opportunity for the world’s best female snowboarders to show their tricks under competitive conditions and to determine their position among competitors. Hence, the current leader of the Swatch TTR Women’s Ranking List, Sarka Pancochova (CZE), showed already today during the training her skills. Double Roxy Chicken Jam winner, Cheryl Maas (NED), the fourth of the TTR ranking, Lisa Wiik (NOR), or stars like Kjersti Buaas Oestgaard (NOR), Sina Candrian (SUI), Tania Detomas (ITA) and Lisa Filzmoser (AUT) from Wels in Upper Austria will try to capture a place on the podium for the local Austrians. Apart from the sporting highlights at the snow park, concerts and DJ sets will make the Roxy Chicken Jam a big freestyle festival. Prior to the prize-giving, Innsbruck’s Wax Wreckaz DJ crew will drop some heavy beats at the Reiterkogel valley station. After the award ceremony, the electro underground collective Bunny Lake from Vienna will rock the crowd. Finally, an after-show party will top off the weekend. For further information, please visit www.roxy.com and for downloading pictures, TV footage and podcast available on: www.roxy-press.com Login : roxy Password : roxypress Roxy Chicken Jam 2010 FILE
Roxy Chicken Jam 2010 – Fact Sheet: What it is International snowboard contest for women Location Nightpark Saalbach Hinterglemm, Austria Date January 08-10, 2010 Event Mode Slopestyle, Jam Session format Schedule Friday, January 08 2010 12-2 pm Qualifications, Nightpark Saalbach Hinterglemm Saturday, January 09 2010 11 am-1 pm Main Session, Nightpark Saalbach Hinterglemm 2-3 pm Super finals, Nightpark Saalbach Hinterglemm 8-9 pm Concert: Wax Wreckaz, Reiterkogel station 9-9.15 pm Award ceremony, Reiterkogel station 9.15-10 pm Concert: Bunny Lake, Reiterkogel station 10 pm Party (place tba) Sunday, January 10 2010 Bad weather day Infos (accommodation) www.saalbach.com Previous winners: Roxy Chicken Jam 2004 (Innsbruck/AUT): Natasha Zurek (CAN) Roxy Chicken Jam 2005 (St.Moritz/SUI): Natasha Zurek (CAN) Roxy Chicken Jam 2006 (St.Moritz/SUI): Cheryl Maas (NED) Roxy Chicken Jam 2006 (Kaprun/AUT): Jamie Anderson (USA) Roxy Chicken Jam 2007 (Kaprun/AUT): Cheryl Maas (NED) Roxy Chicken Jam 2008 (Kaprun/AUT): (cancelled) Organization Mellow Constructions, Pradlerstrasse 69a, A-6020 Innsbruck E-Mail: office@mellow.at; Tel./Fax: +43 (0) 512 93 67 15 Media contact intern. Agence Olivia Payerne, Marine Dufour, Tel. +33 6 27 03 84 01 E-Mail: contact@agence-op.fr Media contact Roxy Marie-Aurelie Duche, E-Mail: marie-aurelie.duche@quiksilver-europe.com Tel.+33 6 34 11 02 65 Media contact GER/AUT Ring PR, Gerti Ring, Tel.: +49 171 784 55 19, E-Mail: gerti@ring-pr.de

January 08-10, 2010 Roxy Chicken Jam: the world’s biggest girls-only snowboard event at Saalbach Hinterg

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:53:00 +0100

Tension is mounting for the seventh edition of the biggest snowboard event for girls only: at the Roxy Chicken Jam 2010 from the 08th to the 10th of January 2010, snowboard stars like Cheryl Maas (NED), Kjersti Buaas Oestgaard (NOR),Sarka Pancochova (CZE) and Lisa Filzmoser (AUT) will fly high over the kickers of Saalbach Hinterglemm and set the rails of the Nightpark on fire! Parties and live concerts with Bunny Lake and the Wax Wreckaz will additionally contribute to make this weekend a true freestyle festival. With only a few weeks to go before the Olympic Winter Games 2010 will start and being a 6-star event of the TTR Women’s Snowboard Tour, the Roxy Chicken Jam 2010 is the perfect opportunity for the world’s best female snowboarders to show their tricks under competitive conditions and to determine their position among competitors. Hence, the current leader of the Swatch TTR Women’s Ranking List, Sarka Pancochova (CZE), has confirmed to come to Saalbach Hinterglemm, just as four-time X Games gold medallist Janna Meyen-Weatherby (USA) who already presented herself in good form at the New Zealand Open 2009 where she took second place. The third of that important summer event, Shelly Gotlieb (NZL), will also be at the start, just like double Roxy Chicken Jam winner, Cheryl Maas (NED), the fourth of the TTR ranking, Lisa Wiik (NOR), or stars like Kjersti Buaas Oestgaard (NOR), Sina Candrian (SUI) and Tania Detomas (ITA). Lisa Filzmoser (AUT) from Wels in Upper Austria will try to capture a place on the podium for the local Austrians. At the Roxy Chicken Jam 2010 at Saalbach Hinterglemm, Salzburg County/Austria, the snow park and the event format will be especially tuned for the needs of the girls. The world’s best female snowboarders will present their show-stopping slopestyle tricks only 200 metres away from the centre of Hinterglemm. At the Nightpark at Unterschwarzachlift, they will prove their creativity and style on two jib sets and a triple kicker line fighting for the US$ 50,000 prize-money. The Roxy Chicken Jam will be held as a carbon neutral event. The compensation for the effects on the environment and the avoidance of CO2 and garbage are in the foreground. “The Quiksilver group being committed to sustainability and the protection of the environment, it is a great step to have the Roxy Chicken Jam being held as a neutral event”, says Maritxu Darrigrand who is in charge of sustainable development at Roxy and Quiksilver. The emissions that will be produced at the production of artificial snow, at the use of the snow grooming vehicles, at the concert and at the journeys will be compensated in co-operation with the Suddenrush Atlantic Rainforest Institution (SRAFRI). Snowboard stars like Terje Haakonsen (NOR) and Nicolas Mueller (SUI) are actively involved in this project aiming to sustainably preserve the rainforest at the Brazilian Atlantic coastline (further information: www.atlanticrainforest.org). Apart from the sporting highlights at the snow park, concerts and DJ sets will make the Roxy Chicken Jam a big freestyle festival. Prior to the prize-giving, Innsbruck’s Wax Wreckaz DJ crew will drop some heavy beats at the Reiterkogel valley station. After the award ceremony, the electro underground collective Bunny Lake from Vienna will rock the crowd. Finally, an after-show party will top off the weekend.
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Roxy Chicken Jam 2010 – Fact Sheet: What it is International snowboard contest for women Location  Nightpark Saalbach Hinterglemm, Austria Date January 08-10, 2010 Event Mode Slopestyle, Jam Session format Schedule Friday, January 08 2010
12-2 pm Qualifications, Nightpark Saalbach Hinterglemm

Saturday, January 09 2010
11 am-1 pm Main Session, Nightpark Saalbach Hinterglemm
2-3 pm Super finals, Nightpark Saalbach Hinterglemm
8-9 pm Concert: Wax Wreckaz, Reiterkogel station
9-9.15 pm Award ceremony, Reiterkogel station
9.15-10 pm Concert: Bunny Lake, Reiterkogel station
10 pm  Party (place tba) Sunday, January 10 2010
Bad weather day Infos (accommodation) www.saalbach.com Previous winners: Roxy Chicken Jam 2004 (Innsbruck/AUT): Natasha Zurek (CAN)
Roxy Chicken Jam 2005 (St.Moritz/SUI): Natasha Zurek (CAN)
Roxy Chicken Jam 2006 (St.Moritz/SUI): Cheryl Maas (NED)
Roxy Chicken Jam 2006 (Kaprun/AUT):     Jamie Anderson (USA)
Roxy Chicken Jam 2007 (Kaprun/AUT): Cheryl Maas (NED)
Roxy Chicken Jam 2008 (Kaprun/AUT): (cancelled)         Organization Mellow Constructions, Pradlerstrasse 69a, A-6020 Innsbruck
E-Mail: office@mellow.at; Tel./Fax: +43 (0) 512 93 67 15 Media contact intern. Agence Olivia Payerne, Marine Dufour, Tel. +33 6 27 03 84 01 E-Mail: contact@agence-op.fr Media contact Roxy Marie-Aurelie Duche, E-Mail: marie-aurelie.duche@quiksilver-europe.com   Tel.+33 6 34 11 02 65 Media contact
GER/AUT   Ring PR, Gerti Ring, Tel.: +49 171 784 55 19, E-Mail: gerti@ring-pr.de

The dozen is full- the most challenging ski tour competition "Mountain Attack" enters its twelfth round on 15th January

e.danzer@saalbach.com — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:02:00 +0100

Ready! Set! Go!
At these "Night Attacks", held in the mountains of Saalbach Hinterglemm, the tour ski athletes experience a true "summit rush" as they try to conquer no less than six summits at 3008m over a route stretching 40 kilometres.
3008m altitude, six summits, 40km!
Those are the facts of Mountain Attack that the 700 competitors are faced with every year. At precisely 16:00, the starting signal will be fired at Dorfplatz in Saalbach. Then it goes at a quick pace to the Schattberg X-Press station. Here the skiers are strapped on and lifted up the 2017m Schattberg where inclines of up to 70% await the athletes. The route is led over the marked and
specially-lit slopes of Skicircus.
When the first athlete reaches the top of the Schattberg summit at about 16:40, darkness starts to fall over Glemmtal. However, a few summits still lay between the participants and the finish line in Saalbach. A comparison that highlights the performance of each marathon participant: an average hiker would be able to complete the same route in about 15 hours!
Mountain Attack has been able to establish itself as the No.1 Ski Tour Event, stretching far beyond the borders of Austria. The Marathon Record stands at 2:27:36.7 and has been held by the Italian Guido Giacomelli since 13.1.2006.
DATES & FACTS
Mountain Attack International Ski Tour Marathon
Date: 15.1.2010, Start: 16:00, Dorfplatz Saalbach
Place: Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm
Route: 2 distances on marked and secured slopes
Marathon: 3008m altitude, 6 summits, approx. 40 km
Tour: 2035m altitude, 4 summits, approx. 25 km
Categories: Marathon Men & Women, Marathon +45, Tour Men & Women, Tour +45 Men
Prize Money: € 7.000.-
Mountain Hero & Combination Scoring with the Marathon of the World Games of Mountainbiking in September 2010 (long distance only)
The Winners 2009
MARATHON
Winner Women: Francesca Martinelli (ITA) 3h09:16.7
Winner Men: Giacomelli Guido (ITA) 2h32:06.9
Winner Men +45: Anton Eßl (AUT) 2h55:54.4
TOUR
Winner Women: Barbara Gruber (GER) & Lydia Prugger (AUT) 2h00:31.7 (same time)
Winner Men: Zulian Ivo (ITA) & Hans Lainer (AUT) 1h42:40.8 (same time)
Winner Men +45: Wallinger Hans (AUT) 1h54:09.3 COMPETITION PROGRAM
from 15.00 Attack-Party at Dorfplatz with Live Band & Tombola
at 16.00 Start Marathon & Tour at Dorfplatz in Saalbach
ca. 17.00 First planned arrivals in Hinterglemm
ca. 18.30 First finish arrivals in Saalbach (Marathon)
ca. 23.00 Victory Ceremony at Dorfplatz in Saalbach
afterwards Attack Clubbing Organiser:
NMC GmbH, Mag. Roland Kurz, Felix-Dahn-Str. 1A, 5020 Salzburg,
mail@mountain-attack.at Tel.: +43/662/635653-0 mobile: +43/664/337 61 25
www.mountain-attack.at
Press Photos
Free Download of Press Photos in good resolution www.saalbach.com/presse .

Press Info and Press Accreditation
NMC GmbH, Felix-Dahn-Str. 1A, 5020 Salzburg, mail@mountain-attack.at or +43/662/635653-0
www.mountain-attack.at
and
Tourismusverband Saalbach Hinterglemm Edith Danzer, Presse/PR
Tel.: 0043/6541/6800-212 Mobile : 0043/664/3512133
eMail: presse@saalbach.com Internet: http://presse.saalbach.com <http://presse.saalbach.com/>

Up-to-date Photos of the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang 4. Jänner 2010

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:30:00 +0100

Photos from 4. January 2010 - Zwölferkogel Hinterglemm.

ONE BIG PARK glemm.bang Slopestyle Contest 2010 *** TTR World Snowboard Tour

e.danzer@saalbach.com — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:01:00 +0100

On Friday 22. January the ONE BIG PARK glemm.bang Slopestyle Contest starts at 2 pm with the Open Qualifikation and the Rookie Scoring. The 10 best Freeskiers and Snowboarders advance to the final on Saturday, where they battle against 5 Pro Riders for € 5.000,- . All Snowboarders can collect points for the TTR World Snowboard Tour. In addition, the ONE BIG PARK glemm.bang slopestyle contest is a tour stop of the Austrian Cup this year. The top 3 men and 3 rookies (snowboard) get a wild card for the Schreddown Austrian Masters in Westendorf. There is a special bonus for the rookies: The snowboard youngsters can collect points for the "World Rookie Tour". The freeskiing rookies get their chance for a wildcard for the Nordica Freeski Open in Mayerhofen in the talent scouting by Nordica. After the immense interest last year, the photo shoot contest for all amateur photographers will take place on both days in the slopesyle area this year. The evaluation of the best shots is under the guidance of professional photographer Heiko Mandl and a Jury (professional skier, snowboarder and magazine). On Saturday night the best shots are presented on a big screen during the After Contest Party. The winner receives an online reportage in the two journals Skiing Magazine & Snowboarder MBM. The side programme of the contest includes great show acts: hot fire-acrobatics and the Massive Beats Crew, who acheived the 3rd place in this year´s Beatbox World Cup in Berlin. In the air high above Hinterglemm the Lorit Team perform their daring and breathtaking stunts in acro paragliding. The After Contest Partys take place on both event days this year: On Friday the Austrian hip hop crew Texta welcomes the Freestyle crowd at the Nitro Afterparty. They are supported by Se Plotfish who are famous for their unique stage show in space suits . Saturday will get wacky and colorful: At the Retro Party presented by Board.at all costumed party people get a free drink and the best 80s-Neon-costume will be awarded. The musical support comes from Smith & Smart with their "Disco-HipHop-Elektro-Songperlen-Massaker". Packages, Registration, Media Accreditation and Information under: www.glemmbang.com
Local Tip´s, Freeskier & Snowboarder Community: www.onebigpark.at

up-to-date photos from 28. 12. 2009

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:43:00 +0100

All Pictures for free download and use in media articles - please credit either www.saalbach.com or "TVB Saalbach Hinterglemm".

Winter Summit Talks of the bike industry and start of registration for the bike event of the year: Saalbach Hinterglemm Freeride Festival

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:31:00 +0100

SCOTT GANG BATTLE - the ultimate mass downhill is the sporting highlight of the new FREERIDE festival in Saalbach Hinterglemm. The Salzburger Land will be the Mecca for the international downhill and freeride scene from 9 to 11 July 2010. Now it is official: SCOTT is title sponsor of the mass downhill race. SCOTT GANG BATTLE will be the only race of its kind in Germany and Austria in 2010 .
The SCOTT GANG BATTLE is a freeride respectively downhill race with a mass start similar to the popular Avalanche series. The facts speak for themselves: 1,000 participants, consisting of pros, freeride freaks and amateurs, start at the peak of Schattberg, track length: 8 kilometers with about 1,000 meters altitude difference and the finish at the base station of the Schattberg X-press in Saalbach. In the Qualifying riders start in "Gangs" of 30 riders. Based on the times of the Qualifying the "Gangs" are composed for the final on Sunday. The categories are: Women, Men and Masters Men (+40 years). The main focus is on taking part! All participants can expect a large starter pack with the original limited SCOTT GANG BATTLE shirt. The entry fee of 55 euros also includes the participation in all other side events such as the jump competition "Austria's Next AirJumper", the "Best Trick Award", the "Rose Speed Wheelie Contest" or even the "Kids Freeride Challenge". In addition, the Tourist Office Saalbach Hinterglemm offers an attractive accommodation package in a Jokercard-partner hotel with complimentary 3-day lift ticket.
Beside the sporting events a lot of activity is offered at the new FREERIDE festival in Saalbach Hinterglemm. The "Big 5 Bike Challenge" for example, invites newcomers and experienced bikers to explore the endless trails of Saalbach Hinterglemm. A total of approximately 5,000 meters in altitude difference wait for the bikers - but thanks to the modern lifts only 1000 m have to be pedaled uphill. Snapshot cameras and online tracking complete the ultimate driving pleasure.
The centerpoint of the festival is the attractive Expo with leading exhibitors from the freeride and bike scene. That´s guaranteed: all new products are not only exposed to marvel at, but also to give a try! Testing, testing, and testing is written in with a capital T at the FREERIDE festival Saalbach Hinterglemm. Information and Registration under: www.freeride-festival.com Media-Contact: Carsten Hark, Delius Klasing Verlag Tel. +49 - 521 - 55 99 04, Mail: c.hark@delius-klasing.de

Three new Lifts: Big official opening of the new Lifts in Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:21:00 +0100

Sustainable investments and sophisticated innovations in slopes and guest comfort provide the exceptional quality of the resort. Therefore the Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang invested more than 190 million eurosi over the last ten years . The highlight of this winter are the three new lifts with a total investment sum of 18 million Euros:
NEW: 6person Chairlift "Turm 6er" on Kohlmais in Saalbach
On the nursery slopes in Saalbach, the new "Turm 6er", a 6-chair lift, supports motivated beginners and children - of course, with heated seats, orange Bubbles and special children safety bars. The training area could be extended and the crossing points of different slopes were improved . A huge increase in comfort are the two new twin-elevators, which can transport 26 guests each, from the village center and the Oberdorf. NEW: 8person Hasenauerbahn on Reiterkogel in Hinterglemm
On Reiterkogel in Hinterglemm the 4person chairlift „Hasenauerköpfl“ was replaced by a modern 8person chairlift with Bubble and heated seats. With a transport capacity of 3.750 persons per hour skiers and snowboarders comfortably reach the peak of Hasenauerköpfl on 1.792 m within 3 minutes. NEW: 4person chairlift Almbahn in Leogang
The 4person chairlift Almbahn replaces the last t-bar lift on Asitz and opens the beautiful and snow-reliable slopes along the Almbahn for all ski levels. A special highlight at Almbah is the new daytime toboggan run! _____________________________________________________ Photos: Hasenauer Lift: from left to right - CEO Jakob Eder, CEO Hannes Dschulnigg, CEO Mayor Peter Mitterer, president of parliament Mayor Simon Illmer, CEO Alexander Gensbichler, CEO Anton Schwabl Opening Almbahn: from left to right .: Prok. Kornel Grundner, CEO Leonhard Mühlauer, Mayor. Helga Hammerschmied-Rathgeb, president of parliament Mayor Simon Illmer, priest Mag. Johann Rainer, CEO Rudolf Eberl, CEO Sebastian Madreiter, ARV Dr. Alois Navara Turm 6er: from left to right .: priest Mag. Jürgen Gradwohl, Prok. DI Walter Steiner, CEO Hannes Dschulnigg, DI Dr. Ingo Karl, CEO Fritz Breitfuß, CEO Helmuth Thomas Contact: Bergbahnen Saalbach Hinterglemm Mag. (FH) Kathrin Mitterer - Marketing Eberhartweg 308, A-5753 Saalbach marketing@lift.at; www.skicircus.at Leoganger Bergbahnen Ges.m.b.H
Prok. Kornel Grundner
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Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:01:00 +0100

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Winter Fun after sunset in Saalbach Hinterglemm

e.danzer@saalbach.com — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:23:00 +0100

Over 200 kilometres of piste and 55 state-of-the-art cable cars and lifts make Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang the largest skicircus in Austria. From gentle slopes to carving pistes or the black World Cup descent – from top shaped funparks to the virgin snow and mogul fields. Whether a cool snowboarder, little tots, tricky freeriders or sporty carvers – for every Winter sports fan, there is something for everyone. And action does not stop with sunset! Floodlit slopes with funpark, tubing, icekarting, snowmobile-park and tobogganing on floodlit toboggan runs turn the night into day for all untiring winter sport enthusiasts. The Nightpark in Hinterglemm offers all a Newschool-skier and Snowboarder demands: Kickers, Tables, Rollercoasters, Rails and Boxes are the playground for cool sessions at floodlight. The neighbouring night skiing slope makes tireless skiers do overtime in terms of carving style. An absolute world novelty for all Movie Stars: On the new ski-movie route in the Nightpark anyone can make his own ski video and download it with the "skiline" to send it out to friends. Anyone who likes it fast and curvy will love the Tubing at the Nightpark - a action-packed glissade on air-filled rubber tires. All pole-position-starters go for the perfect drift on ince at the Icekarting. The challenging parcours on the groomed ice rink was designed by rally legend Sepp Haider and promises rapid race feeling with floodlight. The first turns in the early morning hours are the most beautiful - the slope is like a pristine blanket of snow, and the skis carve their visible traces in the snow. Those who are responsible for these beautiful slopes are the people operating the groomers during the night time - and who has not ever thought what it would be like to drive such a vehicle onerself ... Why not? In the Snowmobile City, everyone can make his first experience in slope maintenance under the expert guidance of a pro. And after the concentrated driving lesson in the snowgroomer, a race with snowmobiles in a specially designed course provides more adrenaline. More traditional but still on the first place in the ranking of alternative winter sports is Tobogganing. Saalbach Hinterglemm offers three toboggan runs - of course with floodlight. The Reiterkogel lift brings the tobogganists comfortably and quickly in the gondola to the start of the toboggan run. This ascent ist included in the skipass. A snowcat transports the tobogganers to Spielberghaus and the centrally located Maisalm can be reached with a taxi or by walking. Romantic ice princes and princesses pirouette to music at the ice skating rink in Hinterglemm or try their hand in the traditional sport of the region, the curling. The head lamp lights your way on the guided snowshoe walk while trudging through deep powdery snow and absorbing the stillness of the forests.
Information about all these Wintersport aktivities

The Colours of the Rainbow beam over Saalbach Hinterglemm! Members of the Gay Community to assemble in Glemmtal for Euroskipride from 20.-27. March 2010!

e.danzer@saalbach.com — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:33:00 +0100

The ski and party week of the Gay Community from 20th to 27th March 2010 promises cool Winter sports and hot parties. From the ‘kick-off’ party with “Snowballs and Snowgirls” to a dance session at the top of the Schattberg mountain along with international DJ’s, to an evening with ‘Boy George Experience Live’ – aka Keith George. The word ‘GAY’ originates from the English vocabulary and is the word to cover, in general, the gay and lesbian world, but is also translated as: colourful, happy, carefree and fun-loving.
And this will be the motto of the week long event in Saalbach Hinterglemm, with a great social programme and enhanced by the colours of the rainbow. The gay event specialists ‘BlueTomato Productions Ltd, whose main offices are based in England and Madrid, are hosting this event in partnership with the Tourist Office of Saalbach Hinterglemm – Director, Wolfgang Breitfuß: “We are looking forward to this new event which is part of a diverse programme on offer by Saalbach Hinterglemm. Naturally, economic considerations have also played a role: The number of people who make up the gay community should not be underestimated and are a lucrative market who are especially loyal customers.” According to the “International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association” (IGLTA) the number of travel fanatic gay and lesbians in Germany alone are estimated at 5.5 million. Julie Jenkins, the Tourist Office Project Manager for Euroskipride commented: “Enquiries for this new event are becoming more and more each day – from all corners of the globe, not only Europe wide, but also from the USA and South Africa!” Children with AIDS Charity (CWAC)
When booking an event package, one is supporting the CWAC project which endeavours to provide children with AIDS a better quality of life. Prominent Patrons are led by George Michael and include Simon & Yasmin Le Bon and Christopher Biggins. Links: http://euroskipride.com/ http://www.bluetomatoproductions.com/ http://www.cwac.org/ Press Picture: Foto Montage - Saalbach Hinterglemm / es collection

5 years of „Holiday Shuttle“

e.danzer@saalbach.com — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:56:00 +0100

With bargain airlines and the Holiday Shuttle which runs 6 x daily 365 days a year from Munic and Salzburg Airport, you can travel to Saalbach Hinterglemm quickly and for a reasonable price. With the budget airlines many Winter Sports people land at Salzburg Airport, which in the last year was the hub for Low-Cost Carriers in the whole of Europe. Also numerous airlines are offering bargain prices from all over Europe at Munic Airport. From those two Airports you can travel with the Holiday Shuttle directly to your hotel door in Saalbach Hinterglemm (for € 37 from Salzburg Airport and € 86 from Munic Airport), over the virtual Taxi Stand www.holiday-shuttle.at you can book a transfer until 12 hours before your arrival. Johann Feiersinger, CEO of Holiday Shuttle says: “Everything started in Autumn 2005. An initiative of the Tourist Office brought 3 long serving Taxi companies together at one table and looked for a solution for a quick and efficient connection to the holiday resorts of Saalbach Hinterglemm to and from Salzburg Airport that guests would find comfortable and reasonably priced.” With the assistance of the Firm CapCorn a Web based booking system was agreed and developed whereby the guest is permitted to use a reliable database for holiday planning which covers the ´in-house` logistics of the co-operating suppliers. Guests can pay online with their credit cards over a secure and coded Internet access. For availability there are six connections to and from the Airports daily 365 days a year. The timetable is built around the flight schedule, in order to guarantee a swift connection - prices start from € 37,00 for a one way transfer to or from Salzburg (€ 86,00 for Munich) including carriage of luggage and ski equipment. The transfers are carried out by a float of over 35 taxis and besides the normal timetable you can also book exclusive individual VIP Shuttles. The VIP offer ranges from a 4 person vehicle, which can be booked for any time of arrival or departure to a helicopter. The VIP transfers operate also from Innsbruck airport. More Information under www.holiday-shuttle.at

Sweet Sixteen! The biggest Winter Festival of electronic house music RaveOnSnow celebrates its 16th Anniversary from 11th to 13th December in Saalbach Hinterglemm!

e.danzer@saalbach.com — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:49:00 +0200

RaveOnSnow stands for audio-visual innovation and quality. For a lot of acts RaveOnSnow was a great stepping stone into the Line Ups of international top clubs and the Charts. Most of the acts have remained true to RaveOnSnow over the years and are always looking forward to present their Sets in this special surrounding.
Manager of the „Partysanen“ Thomas Kleutgen: „ Our Winter „summit meeting“ has constantly gained popularity over the years, and we once again put our shoulder to the wheel for 2009 and are looking forward to a lot of new DJs and Live Acts.“ Over 70 DJs and Liveacts - 9 Floors – 48 hours music nonstop:
A total of 9 areas - all in the vicinity of a couple of minutes walk - with over 70 national and internationally well-known DJs and Liveacts going ballistic for 48 hours non-stop, 2 days and nights of celebration and boarding galore. One club density, that not even the party metropolis in this world can offer. Naturally one of the party locations this year is on top of the Schattberg standing at 2095 metres!
First time „Saalbach Calling“ for PAUL KALKBRENNER. The Level Non Zero Floor has got great assistace with JOHNNY D and after a few years of absence MOONBOOTICA are back to RaveOnSnow. But for sure, the 10th anniversary of CL Records with CHRIS LIEBING & RADIO SLAVE on the Mainfloor promises Party “deluxe”.
OLIVER KOLETZKI rocks with his label-colleagues STIL VOR TALENT. MOON HARBOUR Boss MATTHIAS TANZMANN provides with his Labelcrew Best-Set guarantee and the Minus Floor scores with CLICKBOX, GAISER & Co on this year´s Line-Up.
With the stars of the German and Austrian VJ-Scene RaveOnSnow 2009 is going to be a visual experience of the special kind. With the URBAN ART FORMS Festival RaveOnSnow has found a partner, who is an expert for the Visual Environment and who will illuminate the “RaveOnSnow Club” that was launched last year.
It all began 16 years ago....
Thomas Kleutgen from the PARTYSANEN BERLIN:“It was in December 1993, when we decided to go to Austria with just 60 friends and a few DJs. It was supposed to be a crazy weekend in the snow: a little bit of boarding and partying! None of us thought then, that we would still meet up 15 years later with our friends, a few DJs and a sound system. Meanwhile our friends became a few thousand more and the number of DJs grew to more then 70 acts that are performing on 9 floors! The only thing that remains the same, is the right mix of mountains, boarding, snow and party, and of course the name: RaveOnSnow!“ The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang has 200 kilometres of piste to offer as a change from Raving on the dancefloor – Carving and Boarding refills the batteries for the next part! The easy way to travel to Saalbach Hinterglemm: Party-Buses start from more than 60 departure points in Germany and Austria. Tickets, information and booking as well as the complete Lineup under: www.raveonsnow.com

Media Contact PARTYSANEN:
Leon Müller, Tel. +49/ (0)30-8687-0884-90 or leon@partysan.net
Press Photos
Download Press Photos free of charge under www.raveonsnow.com

Fact Sheet Winter 2010 Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang

e.danzer@saalbach.com — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:15:00 +0200

All Facts and Figures at a glance in the Saalbach Hinterglemm Fact Sheet.

More Winter - three new lifts in Saalbach Hinterglemm!

e.danzer@saalbach.com — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:21:00 +0200

Over 200 kilometres of piste and 55 state-of-the-art cable cars and lifts make Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang the largest skicircus in Austria. More Snow! – Snow expertise through state-of-the-art technique
In the Skicircus of Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang over 450 snow machines and eight reservoirs which from clear waters sparkling snow can be produced – also whilst waiting for the natural flakes. More Comfort! – Three new lifts
The T-bar lift at the Turmwiese (near the centre of Saalbach) will be replaced with a six seated chairlift with children safety bars and instead of the four seater lift at the Hasenauerköpfl in Hinterglemm, there will be a eight seated lift to bring skiers and snowboarders swiftly and comfortably to the top of the mountain. Both chairlifts will be equipped with heated seats and bubble covers. In Leogang the Almlift T-bar will be replaced with a four seated chairlift. More fun on the piste! – 200 kilometres of dream pistes
From gentle slopes to carving pistes or the black World Cup descent – from top shaped funparks to the virgin snow and mogul fields. Whether a cool snowboarder, little tots, tricky freeriders or sporty carvers – for every Winter sports fan, there is something for everyone. And as the sun goes down the action still continues! Floodlit pistes with funpark, tubing, icekarting and the skidoo park and lots of laughs on the floodlit toboggan run for those that never tire of action! More ‘feel good’ moments for the body and soul
From first class ‘wellness hotels’ to snow shoe walking through the deep snow covered forests to a romantic sleighride – all are on offer to our guests. Relaxing sunbathing on the terraces of the cosy mountain huts with breathtaking views over the peaks of over 2,000 metres - moments to treasure. The Skicircus also has over 40 ski huts where one can sample culinary delights and regional dishes in a cordial environment.
More Fun! Apres Ski, Action and high-life
For those seeking pulsating nightlife, you will find never ending options in Saalbach Hinterglemm: Whether at the magic huts, après ski or in the countless pubs, bars and events with live music. Numerous renowned events are planned to enhance your party mood, for example the Sport 2000 Snow Mania (04.-06 December) take the opportunity to try out the brand new Winter sports material. Rave on Snow (from 11.-13 December) a festival of electronic music. The sporting highlights of the season are for certain the Swatch Snow Mobile Race (04.-06 December), the world’s biggest girls-only snowboard event Roxy Chicken Jam (08.-10 January), the 4th Nostaligic Ski WM in Leogang (15.-17 January), the Nitro Snowpark weekends or the 11th international ski marathon tour Mountain Attack on 15 January. More Family Fun at a lower cost
The little ski tots have more fun in Skiscircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang. Whilst the parents amuse themselves on the pistes, the kiddies can make their first turns and jumps in the Ski Kindergarten. With the Montelino liftpass children born 2004 and later can travel on the lifts free of charge. Hits for Kids:
- Go for ski youth days – kiddies and youngsters up to the age of 18 (born 1991 and later) have more reason to laugh in January and March as on special days there will be a 50% discount on one day liftpasses. (www.saalbach.com) - From 13 March 2010 – Easter Bonus – Kids for Free: For each adult booking a child (up to age of 14) who shares the room of a parent is free of charge. For each additional child a 50% discount will be given. Children and youngsters born 1994 and later receive a liftpass free of charge when a liftpass for 3 days or longer is purchased by a parent. - More Altitude – the SKILINE
At the end of a day skiing, you can check out your personal altitude profile under www.saalbach.com by entering your liftpass number (see your KeyCard). The Skiline charts your progress by calculating how many metres in height you have covered. Lead Role in SkiMovie
At the brand new SkiMovie section at the Nightpark in Hinterglemm, the guest plays the main role in their own personal SkiMovie. When using the SKILINE one can as well as seeing their personal chart download a ski video, whether to analyse your carving technique or to forward to friends and relatives!
Could there be a little more? – under www.saalbach.com everyone will find something to amuse themselves in the snow.

Award for "Best European Resort Development"

e.danzer@saalbach.com — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:07:00 +0200

Award for the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang! Even before the first Snowflakes fall on the valley of Saalbach Hinterglemm, the first award is snown in: Britain´s only renowned annual guidebook to Winter sport resorts „Where to Ski and Snowboard“ (WTSS) awarded the Skicircus with „the Best European Resort Development 2009“. Best European Resort Development
The modernisation of even three lifts puts the Skicircus ahead of the most modern and innovative ski areas in the Alps: The T-bar lift Turmlift in the centre of Saalbach is replaced by a six seater chairlift with child safety bars and instead of the four seater lift at the Hasenauerköpfl in Hinterglemm, there will be a eight seater lift to bring skiers and snowboarders swiftly and comfortably to the top of the mountain. Both chairlifts will be equipped with heated seats and bubble covers. In Leogang the Almlift T-bar will be replaced with a four seater chairlift. In total the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang invested € 18 Mio. in lift modernisation and piste improvements this year. Chris Gill, Co-Editor of „Where to Ski and Snowboard“: „Three new fast chairlifts for 2009/10 mean that over 80% of the ski area´s lifts will be high-speed. This is a higher percentage than any other major resort in the world an puts the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang comfortably at the top of the WTSS fast lift league table.” Investments in the Skicircus
Since the year 2000 the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang invested more than € 190 Mio. in the fields of lifts, snow making, pistes and piste machines. That equals approximately the construction sum of 760 detached houses. € 55 Mio of this total investment sum is allotted to snow making systems and water storage reservoirs. With 472 snow making facilities an area of about 253 hectares, respectively 90 % of all descents can be covered with snow. In the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang more than 430 employees look after the perfect shape of the 200 kilometre of pistes and guarantee pure skiing indulgence on the highest level. More Information about the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang: www.skicircus.at More Information about the Wintersport Guide Where to Ski and Snowboard Wintersport-Guide>http://www.wtss.co.uk In the picture from left to right: Sales Promotion Manager Austrian National Tourist Office Dieter Scharf,
Editor WTSS Dave Watts,
Marketing Manager of the Lift Company Saalbach Hinterglemm Kathrin Mitterer,
Co-Editor WTSS Chris Gill,
Tourist Office Saalbach Hinterglemm Julie Jenkins,
Austrian National Tourist Office Regional Manager Great Britain Oskar Hinteregger