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7 Tips for Beginner Skiers

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Going on your first ski holiday? Whether you’re making your way to The Chalet at 11º East or another destination, be sure to read these tips before you embark on your ski trip. DRESS FOR THE CONDITIONS One of the biggest things new skiers overlook is the need for appropriate ski wear. While it is… Read more »

Bond on our doorstep!

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Have you heard the news? 007, the most famous secret agent in the world, will start filming the 24th Bond film, Spectre, at Sölden, just down the road from us here in Obergurgl. Daniel Craig, playing Bond for the fourth time, will be embarking on his Alpine adventures along with the other stars in Sölden… Read more »

The Chalet. What’s in a word?

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A chalet can conjure up all kinds of images. Long before they became fashionable bases for skiers, they had a very different function. The original chalets were defined as a type of building or house, native to the Alpine region in Europe. They were made of wood, with a heavy, gently sloping roof and wide,… Read more »

Obergurgl in the summer. Walking on skins,

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          Obergurgl is a fascinating resort in the summer, with long steep walks to enjoy. Fortunately there are various mountain huts along the way to provide a little refreshment, and many of them are only accessible during the summer months. One of our favourites is the cosy Langtalereckhütte, (2450m) which is… Read more »

The American Mikaela Shiffrin Wins Slalom

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Congratulations to Mikaela from the Chalet at 11 º East Obergurgl! Mikaela trained in Hochgurgl, sister village to Obergurgl, and stayed in Solden, just a hop away . See what the New York times has to say: Silver medalist Marlies Schild of Austria, gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States and bronze medalist Kathrin… Read more »

Obergurgl Fun Park

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http://vimeo.com/84084933 Obergurgl Fun Park & The Chalet at 11º East  A freeski crew which consisted of Christl Radulowiz, Tim Sanderson and James Philips took the trip from Innsbruck to check out the Snowpark Obergurgl, which is one of the new additions to the QParks family this winter season. Parkdesigner Moritz Klammer established and of course ripped… Read more »