The World Ski Awards™ is the only global initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in ski tourism. Its annual 3-day event is the only time that the international leaders of the ski industry come together to exchange local knowledge, innovations and principles of best practise on a global stage. We are pleased to announce… Read more »
Posts Tagged: ski chalet
Well pisted slopes make for great skiing!
Such a good start to the season in Obergurgl with tons of snow which makes all the locals walk around with a big smile! Muscles, however, are getting bigger! Yes, the more snow there is, the more we have to shovel it out the way. So, think Pop Eye and tell the locals they have… Read more »
Early skiing in Snow Sure Obergurgl
Happy to let you all know that the first ski of the season has been had by the team at The Chalet, at 11º East (sorry to make you all jealous). Skiing opened unseasonably early at the beginning of September just ten minutes down the road from Obergurgl. Put a note in your diaries to… Read more »
Obergurgl Named One of Best Places to Ski for Easter 2017
Just this past week, one of the Chalet at 11° East’s go-to resources for all things ski related, www.welove2ski.com, named Obergurgl as one of the top places to ski in Austria this Easter 2017! Obergurgl earned a spot at the top of the list for its family-friendly, crowd-free and snow-sure reputation. The article focuses… Read more »
WeLove2Ski Features Obergurgl and The Chalet at 11° East
One of our favourite ski holiday specialists, www.welove2ski.com has recently featured Obergurgl as a great destination to ski this winter! The article, written by Michael Zwischenbrugger, a long time Obergurgl resident and ski instructor, describes the resort as a “high, snowsure and charming” destination for ski holidays. We think Zwischenbrugger captured the essence of Obergurgl… Read more »
Ski Season Off to a Great Start in Austria’s Glacier Areas
October is off to a great start in Austria’s glacier ski areas! Just last week, some glaciers had 40cm of fresh snow, and as I write this blog post, it hasn’t stopped falling. The Hintertux Glacier has seen half a meter of fresh snow since last weekend, the Pitztal Glacier (further west) has seen up… Read more »
Top Tips for a Successful Family Ski Holiday
Family ski vacations are some of the most wonderful memories I have from my upbringing. I recall the excitement being almost as intense as Christmas morning when we piled into the car, full to the brim with our equipment and set out for the mountains. Looking back, I now recognize how stressful it must have… Read more »
Book your next Obergurgl ski holiday early!
It is that time of year when summer is coming to a close and winter holiday-makers start to dream of the powder on the slopes. Have you been considering an Austrian ski holiday this year? If your answer is yes then there is no time like to present to book! I am always surprised by how… Read more »
Enjoying Austrian Grape Varieties whilst staying at the Luxury Chalet at 11º East Obergurgl
Ski Chalets with excellent wines – and food- ! After a hard days skiing, nothing is better than returning to a luxury chalet, sitting by a cosy log fire and enjoying a really good wine, followed of course, by a top class dinner! The Chalet at 11 º East boasts a fantastic wine… Read more »
The Weekly Après-Ski Food and Wine Pairing by The Chalet at 11º East
ROAST DUCK WITH MURI-GREIS ABTEI LAGREIN RISERVA 2011 This après-ski food and wine pairing is an ode to one of our favourite wines from the Süd Tirol region, made with Lagrein, one of the indigenous grape varieties of the area. After a day of skiing in Obergurgl, you will have worked up a healthy appetite… Read more »