The only way to describe St. Anton am Arlberg is in superlatives. Nestled in the stunning Tyrolean Alps, St. Anton offers an unforgettable skiing experience with its breathtaking mountain vistas, world-class ski lifts, and an energetic alpine atmosphere. Whether you're an avid skier or a first-timer, a swinging single, a family or a group, St. Anton has something to offer for everyone.  Let’s start with a few impressive stats: Elevated Excellence: St. Anton, known as the “gateway to the Arlberg”, lies at 1,300 meters above sea level and climbs dramatically to 2,811 meters. It is easily ac ..read more

SNOWELL Interview with SkiGala SNOWELL has been renting ski equipment from their online portal to tens of thousands of customers from all over the world every winter season for more than 25 years. Their portfolio includes skis, ski boots, poles, helmets, snowboards, cross-country-skis, touring skis but also fun sport equipment like snowshoes, toboggans, short skis and snowbikes. SkiGala offers rental ski clothing – ski jackets, pants, gloves and goggles. Hence, we saw a great synergy to work together as partners to outfit skiers literally from head to toe. SkiGala sat down with Markus Juen ..read more

It is a wonderful moment in every skier's life when your offspring are ready to learn to ski. Typically, this occurs sometime between the end of diapers and before the start of primary school. We have put together a few guidelines to help you introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of alpine skiing. a few guidelines to help you introduce your tots the wonderful world of alpine skiing. Choosing the Ski School Although not all ski schools are created equally, the best advice is simply to send your children to the ski school that is closest to your hotel. Between the morning scramble ..read more

The SkiGala team had an amazing ski holiday in Hintertux Zillertal in October. Skiing is our passion and this blog is all about skiing on the Hintertux Glacier - it includes everything you need to know about the ski resort - great tips and insider information. Skiing in Hintertux, Zillertal - Top Best Skiing Tips from SkiGala High above the Ziller Valley in Tirol, between 2660 and 3268 metres above sea level to be exact, is a year-round winter wonderland of skiing paradise. The Hinteruxer Glacier is part of the massive Zillertal 3000 ski region. The high altitude, cool ..read more

5 Top Picks for Early Season Skiing in Austria “Early Season Skiing” was first published in 2017. It was such a popular blog, we decided to make a few updates and share it once again. So here we go, back by popular demand! Every November, society divides itself into two distinct groups. There are those who ski and those who should ski. Despite grey skies, and darkness by 5:00 pm, the upcoming ski season fills the skier's heart and soul with pulsing anticipation. We check snow reports more frequently than a teenager checks her Instagram account.   And despite dodgy pre-season snowfall ..read more

Everyone is talking about climate change and what we as consumers – and skiers – can do about it. The “reduce, re-use, recycle” mantra has been joined by a new eco-trend: Buying is out. Renting is in. It has long been the norm to rent skis and boots in ski resorts, however the trend for ski clothing rental has taken a bit more time, and grit, to push through. SkiGala has proudly been part of the so-called sharing economy for three ski seasons. Here are three good reasons to rent your skiwear this winter: Save Resources: The global textiles sector accounts for a whopping 10% of world-wide CO2 e ..read more

There is no denying the fact that skiing is expensive. With this first blog on Budget Cruncher Ski Holiday, we will help you keep your budget in check so that you can enjoy a wonderful ski holiday with an ideal price/performance ratio.   Here are five budget crunching tips on hotels, guest houses and restaurants: Firstly, a simple way to keep costs cool on your ski vacation is to go to smaller ski resorts. The glitz and glamour of world-renowned ski resorts is often over-rated. Prices for lift tickets, accommodation, restaurants and even ski rentals vary dramatically according to the si ..read more

Imagine an entire village that is dedicated to skiing? We sat down with Alexander Kalss, the Managing Director of Hagan Lodge Altaussee to find out more about this amazing ski resort and the historical development of the lodges. We were surprised to learn that the village dedicated to skiing has a lot more to offer year round! Hagan Lodge Alpen Parks-Great Offer for Your Next Stay. 1. Many hotels in ski resorts were originally farm houses or even barns. What is the history of the Hagan Lodge? Before the ski lifts were built, there were three farm houses in the Losermaut (Loser toll).The c ..read more

Preparing for a Ski Trip - 5 Insider Tips After the long summer, or off-season, as skiers prefer to call it, we sometimes forget all the nitty gritty details of preparing for a ski trip, particularly the first trip of the season. We have put together a short list of some things that can really make or break a good ski holiday or ski weekend.    Get Fit  Getting fit is a no-brainer part of preparation for skiing, but from year to year, your fitness needs may change. Between the squats, planks and jumping lunges, a skier may also need to focus on cardiovascular fitness, losing ..read more

As experts in skiwear, one of the most frequently asked questions we get at SkiGala is how to dress for skiing. While it may seem elementary, choosing the right kit for a happy day on the slopes is tricky due to two main reasons. Firstly, is the alpine weather. A temperature change of several degrees throughout the day is fairly common, as is the chilling effect of wind, snow, rain or even a nasty mix of all three elements of Mother Nature. Secondly, the activity level changes throughout the day. Skiing can be physically demanding and skiers in full swing can easily break into a sweat. Yet a l ..read more