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    ​Lowa launches German outdoor podcast

    2021-02-02T19:40:00Z

    Source: Andi Christl Host Andi Christl Outdoor footwear specialist Lowa is launching a German-language outdoor podcast called ” Bergmomente ” (mountain moments) with host Andi Christl , who will interview adventurers and mountain enthusiasts and track down unique stories. In the first episode, Christl ...

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    ÖSFA 2021 with two physical events in Austria and buying days in Netherlands

    2021-01-28T09:25:00Z

    The annual Austrian sporting goods show ÖSFA will be split into two physical events to allow social distance and offer more flexibility in terms of orders. ÖSFA Start will take place on Feb. 2-3, followed by the regular 108th edition of ÖSFA from Feb. 23-25. As usual, both ...

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    Lenzing unveils plans for major solar energy project in Austria

    2021-01-21T05:54:00Z

    Lenzing has unveiled plans for a photovoltaic plant in Austria on around 55,000 square meters, set to become the largest ground-mounted photovoltaic plant in Upper Austria. With approximately 16,000 modules, the plant will generate nearly 5,500 megawatt-hours per year, which corresponds to the average annual electricity demand of more ...

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    European Anglers Association joins call for new nature reserve in East Tyrol

    2021-01-18T08:11:00Z

    The European Anglers Association (EAA) has joined a call to halt hydropower projects currently planned on a network of glacial wild rivers in Austria’s East Tyrol region. The Isel Manifesto , signed by 41 other organizations, asks instead to create a new nature reserve and the introduction of naturalization and ...

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    ​Aclima with new distribution partner in Austria

    2021-01-14T09:02:00Z

    Source: © Michael Will Michael Will, Travel Outfitting Agency With sales specialist Michael Will and his company Travel Outfitting Agency , Norwegian merino specialist Aclima is strengthening its presence on the Austrian market with immediate effect. The distribution agency’s existing portfolio comprises numerous ...

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    Dynafit opens six ski touring parks in Germany and Austria

    2020-12-09T16:03:00Z

    The ski resorts in the Alps have recorded a large increase in ski touring enthusiasts who have been skiing on slopes for years. For this winter season, experts are expecting further growth because of possible restrictions in winter sports due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Ski touring specialist Dynafit , a ...

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    ​New Salewa store in Graz

    2020-12-07T11:49:00Z

    A new Salewa brand store will open in the Austrian city of Graz on Dec. 11. The South Tyrolean mountaineering sports brand, part of the Oberalp Group , is opening its latest flagship store on 85 square meters in the center of the Styrian capital in a historic country ...

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    Are we going to ski this winter? An Update

    2020-12-04T09:45:00Z

    As previously reported , despite the German, Italian and French governments’ efforts to reach a uniform regulatory framework, there is still no joint European roadmap for the opening of ski resorts during the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition to Switzerland, Sweden, and Bulgaria, which refuse to restrict ski lift operations, the ...

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    Are we going to ski this winter?
    Europe is divided

    2020-11-29T21:52:00Z

    With the ski season approaching, a discussion about winter sports during the Corona crisis has flared up. Italy’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte wants to keep ski resorts closed at least until Jan. 10, 2021. The German Chancellor Angela Merkel is calling for a joint decision by the member ...

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    Entire Austrian territory now covered by RECCO’s search technology

    2020-11-25T10:33:00Z

    The Swedish rescue technology company RECCO has reported that Austria is the first country in the world to fully cover its entire territory with RECCO SAR detectors . Searches will be carried out jointly by the Austrian Air Police ( BMI ) and the Austrian ...

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    Staff changes at Groupe Rossignol in Austria

    2020-11-25T10:33:00Z

    The Austrian branch of Groupe Rossignol has announced a series of staff changes. Sandro Aichner , sales manager of Rossignol Austria at the Innsbruck office since 2011, will assume responsibility for the Dynastar , Lange , Look and Kerma brands on top of Rossignol. The previous ...

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    Interview Ischgl: “We have learned a lot”

    2020-11-07T06:06:00Z

    The past winter did not necessarily end pleasantly for the Austrian ski resort of Ischgl, which was previously known primarily for après-ski and mega concerts in addition to its ski slopes. In spring, when the novel coronavirus had finally found its way to Europe, Ischgl became something like the European ...

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    Victorinox opens first Austrian brand store

    2020-11-06T12:08:00Z

    On Thursday, Nov. 12, the first Victorinox store in Austria will open its doors in Vienna, directly on the historic Michaeler square. In the new brand store, the Swiss company will carry its entire product range. At a pocket-knife personalization station, customers can assemble their own knife and have ...

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    ​Smith partners with Austrian Ski Federation (ÖSV)

    2020-11-03T14:50:00Z

    Smith has signed a multi-year contract with the Austrian Ski Association ( ÖSV ), guaranteeing Smith’s long-term commitment to ski racing. The focus in the first season will be on the junior division and the European Cup . Starting with the 2021/22 season, Smith will also support Austrian ...

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    Mountain Hardwear with new distribution partner for Germany, Austria

    2020-10-19T10:08:00Z

    Edgar Tremmel Marketing, based in Ravensburg, Germany, is taking over the exclusive distribution of the American mountain sports brand Mountain Hardwear for Germany and Austria for five years with immediate effect. Mountain Hardwear was founded in California in 1993 and is wholly-owned subsidiary of Columbia Sportswear Comany and its products ...

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    ÖSFA to be split across two dates in 2021

    2020-10-16T13:29:00Z

    To ensure the safety of the visitors and to meet the Covid-19 pandemic-related requirements of the Austrian government, the Austrian Association of Sports Goods Manufacturers and Suppliers ( VSSÖ ) and organizer Brandboxx will split the annual Austrian sporting goods show ÖSFA across two dates. ÖSFA Start ...

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    Deuter supports trash removal in the mountains

    2020-10-12T21:31:00Z

    German backpack specialist Deuter is supporting the Austrian association #estutnichtweh (“it does not hurt”), which takes care of garbage collection in the mountains, by providing different backpack models. The association also uses other tools, all donated by various supporting partners: The trash goes into “Drecksackerl” (reusable trash bags); ...

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    Ski lifts in Austria are allowed to operate again (Video)

    2020-06-02T11:51:00Z

    After the Austrian federal government announced that cable cars in the mountains would be able to reopen on May 29, glacier ski resorts have also resumed lift operations for skiers and snowboarders, including the Kaunertal and Hintertux glaciers in Tyrol and the Kitzsteinhorn in Salzburg. The founder and owner of ...

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    Germany, Austria and other EU countries begin to ease retail restrictions

    2020-04-17T07:58:00Z

    (SGI+) German chancellor Angela Merkel announced this week that certain types of shops could reopen in Germany as of April 20. In addition to car dealerships, bicycle shops and bookstores of all sizes, retailers for “non-essential items” can reopen their doors as long as they do not exceed a ...

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    Austrian retail associations join forces to prevent bankruptcies

    2020-03-30T05:46:00Z

    For some of the approximately 950 members represented by the seven specialized trade associations in Austria across different sectors of consumer goods ( EK Servicegroup Austria , Interspiel , ModeRing , ANWR Garant Austria , Sport 2000 Österreich , Vedes and Spielzeug-Ring ), the current business shutdowns due ...