Have you heard the news? Up to 50cm of new snow has fallen on the Alps, plunging many resorts back into the depths of winter. Though many ski resorts in Austria have now closed for the season and will be unable to benefit from the new snow, high-altitude resorts like Obergurgl are benefiting from the… Read more »
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High Altitude Hiking in Obergurgl
Every year, the Ötztal valley draws in hikers and mountain climbers who come to enjoy the high elevation trails. There are varying degrees of difficulty and elevation depending on which trail you decide to take; however, many have an increase in elevation from 470-2560 meters. One thing you may notice when you look at the… Read more »