Strength in tradition: the way St. Anton, Austria, manages growth stands in sharp contrast to the business models followed by U.S. resorts

Article Abstract:

Private property is owned almost completely by local residents in St Anton and other Austrian ski resorts. This circumstance simplifies development decisions and holds down real estate costs.

Management, Sankt Anton am Arlberg, Austria

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Return to Galtur: a deadly tidal wave of snow wipes out a town, but not a community

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Galtur, Austria, rebuilt after a massive avalanche that killed 31 people and destroyed or damaged 17 buildings. However, a year later another avalanche killed 9 skiers in spite of new snow-fencing systems.

Avalanches

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Rebooting

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Avid skiers are known for the quasi-emotional bond they have with their ski boots. Some skiers have been reported resorting to extreme measures to keep a favorite pair of ski boots usable for an extra year or two. Skiers who have no choice but to replace their boots will be well-served by Strolz boots, custom-manufactured in Lech, Austria. One skier details his experience replacing a favorite pair with boots made by Strolz.

Product information, Equipment and supplies, Column, Skis and skiing, Skiers, Ski equipment, Ski boots, Strolz

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