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Kitzbühel,
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Of all
of the resorts gathered under the umbrella
of this one ski pass covering much of the
Kitzbüheler Alps, the one bearing the name is by
far the best known on the International scene.
Kitzbühel hosts The Hahnenkahm, one of the most
treacherous and most famous of all of the downhill races on the
world cup circuit. As a result it has earned much publicity in
the global village and has exploited it well. The resort,
combined with well, but lesser known Kirchberg, plus a host of
satellite resorts on the aforementioned ski pass, Aurach,
Jochberg, Ashau and Pass Thurn, present as formidable a
selection of ski terrain and diversity as you are as likely to
find anywhere in the alps. Kitzbühel is a resort that is steeped
in history and glory.
The only thing it lacks is a snow secure
altitude. That having been said, it should be noted that last
year, Austria, and that includes Kitzbühel and its surrounding
resorts, had probably the best snow record in the Alps. And,
here it is in the second half of November, 2004 and the slopes
are already white. The are is a skier’s delight, with the lift
pass covering all of the resorts listed here. This makes it
possible to ski above any town, no matter in which one you are
staying.
Kitzbühel is a resort that is as famous for its history and
tradition as it is for its skiing. In addition the place is well
known for the extent and variety of its nightlife, its abundant and
diversified restaurants and its truly International flavor. The
village, no, make that the whole region, has always been a magnet
for those wanting to do a year as ”ski bums and in this writer’s
opinion, the area is much better off for it. These folks, many from
“the landdown under” do all of the jobs that locals do not want in
many cases. In some instances thay even make it to the lofty heights
of ski instructor. The latter are more likely to hang around a
while. Now, with the addition of an excellent 18-hole golf course in
Reith just outside town, added to its many summer is taking on the
persona of a truly year round destination.
Kitzbühel is a multifaceted resort. It attracts a large number of
sophisticates, and various "poseurs" from nearby countries, as
well as throngs of serious "holiday skiers" from all over the
globe. It is this mixture, this melting pot that makes the area
so interesting. Kitzbühel is no longer a winter only resort.
There are a number of golf courses in town and plenty more
within a couple of hours drive. There is a lake just outside the
village which also attracts locals and visitors during the
summer months.
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