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I want to create treasured trail memories for my family so I pack our bags and take my three boys on a walk along Zirbenweg Trail, rolling along high above Inntal Valley, plus an overnight stay at Patscherkofel Shelter. An enjoyable walk that is not strenuous and an amazing hut trip adventure – full of great times for all.

Times are changing here in the mountains as the off season is ushered in. A subtle message from Mother Nature that summer has gone, autumn is imminent and Christmas is just around the corner. This time of year always makes me go through different moods, from disappointment to anticipation. How about you?

Hiking can be something that is easily bumped from your schedule if inclement weather hits. So what are you going to do? Stay inside because the weather is conspiring against you? Well, perhaps it’s time to add a little variety to your hiking routine. The rule of thumb for a rainy-day hike is: Make it fun! Fortunately, the Treehouse Trail in Stubai Valley’s Schlick2000 is a new family...

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Young chef Johann Egger puts a culinary spin on traditional Alpine staples. His innovative style of cooking uses fresh and local ingredients and an inventive twist on classic favourites. The result is a spectacular menu of dishes you won’t soon forget, from charcoal butter with grilled venison loin and salad with beer dressing to grilled sourdough bread. Try these recipes if you want to get a ...

This extreme team relay race consists of a mountain runner, a paraglider, a mountain biker, and a whitewater kayaker, taking part in the ultimate endurance test in the mountains of East Tirol. One of the gnarliest races on the planet, the Dolomiten Man race is billed as the “world’s toughest team relay race” held each …

There is that one day. When there is a crispness in the morning that signifies the golden hues of fall will soon dress the mountainsides of Tirol. A subtle message from Mother Nature that autumn is imminent. Making people say things like “fall is in the air”. This time of year always makes me get a little anxious as there is still so much to do as the days of summer come to a close. To a much...