One of the biggest complaints that can be heard around the mountain is the cry of skiers, old and young, wearing ill-fitting ski boots. If they are too tight they can ruin your day with ankle pain and discomfort. If they are too loose and you can say goodbye to all control of your turns… Read more »
Posts Categorized: powder ski equipment
Guide to Buying New Ski Gloves
Any skier or snowboarder will agree that cold hands on the mountain can make a big difference on how you perform. If your hands or feet are cold, your body starts to get cold, and being uncomfortable usually means your day will be cut short. Avoid this scenario by doing the proper research on which… Read more »
How to dress in style for a luxury ski holiday at The Chalet at 11º East Obergurgl
Guide to Buying Ski Trousers
Buying ski trousers may seem like a no-brainer task but wearing the right or the wrong pair can make all the difference to you on the slopes. The fashion has gone from skinny to baggy and back to skinny again; there are one-piece suits, bright colours, trousers with vents and some with braces. With all… Read more »
Quattro Snowboard Park in Obergurgl
Generally on this blog, we focus on skiers so we are long overdue for some exciting news to offer our snowboarding guests at the Chalet at 11˚ East! As of last season, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl boasts the new Quattro Snow Park with 17 obstacles spread over three different lines. Designed by the professional team at QParks, you… Read more »
Ski Equipment in Obergurgl & for your Vacation at The Chalet at 11º East
If you are not an avid skier and only take a trip down the slopes every now and again, you probably don’t have your own ski equipment. If you are coming to The Chalet at 11º East, that is no problem. Leave your excess baggage at home and take a peek at our preferred ski… Read more »
Getting fit quickly for ski holiday?
Going Skiing? Need to get fit quickly? There are no real fixes to get you fit in a week, but all the suggestions below will stand you in good stead! Good luck, and remember there is always the bar if i t gets a bit too difficult. Alpine skiing is a sport that requires… Read more »
5 Tips for Skiing Powder
The Chalet at 11º East plays host to a myriad of different guests: experienced skiers, beginners, cross-country enthusiasts, winter hikers and powder-chasers. Powder-chasers are the skiers that come from near and far to experience the Obergurgl area’s off-piste slopes and pristine powder hideaways. These slopes, in the unmarked ski area, are often stacked with sky-high… Read more »