<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Snowsports Academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snowsports Academy]]></description><link>https://www.snowsports.at/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:35:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.snowsports.at/en/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[State-Certified Ski Instructor in Austria – Training, Requirements &#38; Career]]></title><description><![CDATA[The state-certified ski instructor represents the highest level of training in Austrian ski instruction. The training program spans over an entire winter season and imparts in-depth technical, methodological, and biomechanical knowledge, enjoying high international recognition. Graduates often assume leadership, training, or international roles in snow sports.]]></description><link>https://www.snowsports.at/en/post/state-certified-ski-instructor-in-austria-training-requirements-career</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3ab38425e7cb2c8a4e7404</guid><category><![CDATA[Ski Instructor]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:34:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30c9eb_eb09221638f741f7b0b9e954c3f7b130~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lukas Joichl</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is actually behind the Snowsports Academy's slogan "SnowConnectingPeople"?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SnowConnectingPeople is more than just a modern slogan for the Snowsports Academy. It expresses what snow sports are truly about: bringing people together, sharing passion, creating experiences, and teaching skiing and snowboarding with connection, professionalism, and enthusiasm.]]></description><link>https://www.snowsports.at/en/post/what-is-actually-behind-the-snowsports-academy-s-slogan-snowconnectingpeople</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3ab35618da43201e260f9a</guid><category><![CDATA[Insight Snowsports]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:26:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/234a0b_ee519824e6cd4f64991fb6e5aa63aa42~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lukas Joichl</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[marco_scm in Kitzbühel: First ski lesson with the Snowsports Academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[From complete beginner to confident downhill skiing in 60 minutes. marco_scm stood on skis for the first time on the Hahnenkamm in Kitzbühel and completed his first ski lesson with the Snowsports Academy – broadcast live on Twitch.]]></description><link>https://www.snowsports.at/en/post/marco_scm-in-kitzb%C3%BChel-first-ski-lesson-with-the-snowsports-academy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3ab30825e7cb2c8a4e7328</guid><category><![CDATA[Insight Snowsports]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:24:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30c9eb_b775d5a1000a4d969fd76100b74edd16~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lukas Joichl</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ski Instructor Level 1+2 Education in Sulden: The South Tyrol Premiere of the Snowsports Academy at Ortler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Between November 20 and 30, 2025, Sulden made one thing very clear: winter had arrived. On November 21, the first trainee instructor course of the Snowsports Academy in South Tyrol began. Despite a challenging journey due to fresh snowfall, 40 mostly local participants came together – and against the impressive backdrop of the Ortler, a strong shared spirit emerged from the very first moment.
]]></description><link>https://www.snowsports.at/en/post/ski-instructor-trainee-training-in-sulden-the-south-tyrol-premiere-of-the-snowsports-academy-at-ort</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3ab2176e1ca6be3738309f</guid><category><![CDATA[Ski Instructor]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:24:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30c9eb_a652566065fd482584f7d112cee3b80a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lukas Joichl</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A winter wonderland in the city: When marketing, education and snow sports come together]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snow experience worlds open up new opportunities for cities. They create accessible opportunities for physical activity, new educational spaces, and tourism impulses – independent of season and weather conditions.
As places for meeting, learning, and movement, they can make a valuable contribution to social inclusion, sports participation, and the further development of snow sports. Especially in urban environments, there is great potential to rethink snow – not just as a sport, but as an experi]]></description><link>https://www.snowsports.at/en/post/a-winter-wonderland-in-the-city-when-marketing-education-and-snow-sports-come-together</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3ab21318da43201e260d22</guid><category><![CDATA[Insight Snowsports]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:21:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/234a0b_4dc2396cc1504d9d8a1e4a4ce10914be~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Johann Reisenberger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Greece to Austria: Niki's ski instructor education in Austria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Niki’s journey shows that ski instructor training is about much more than technique. It opens new perspectives, builds confidence, and connects people from around the world. Listening to Niki, one thing becomes clear: you don’t need to come from a major ski nation to achieve great things – all it takes is courage. Three words sum up her experience: “Inspiring. Supportive. Immersive.”]]></description><link>https://www.snowsports.at/en/post/from-greece-to-austria-niki-s-ski-instructor-training-in-austria</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3ab1591c2df8400bc0af86</guid><category><![CDATA[Ski Instructor]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:18:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30c9eb_971704735c894f6fbe6c25321291ef4b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_767,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lukas Joichl</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Dolezal receives the SKI GUIDE AUSTRIA AWARD 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Dolezal wurde mit dem SKI GUIDE AUSTRIA AWARD 2026 ausgezeichnet. Der Präsident der Snowsports Academy wird für sein außergewöhnliches Engagement und seine Rolle als Botschafter des alpinen Skisports geehrt. Seit über 40 Jahren prägt er die Schneesportlandschaft, verantwortet die Ausbildung von mehr als 3.000 Lehrkräften jährlich und gestaltet internationale Schneesportprojekte in Europa, Asien, Afrika und dem Nahen Osten.]]></description><link>https://www.snowsports.at/en/post/martin-dolezal-receives-the-ski-guide-austria-award-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3ab150b4b519e9de8748e2</guid><category><![CDATA[Insight Snowsports]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:18:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/234a0b_6eef57d808024c1f84a1482b6a11040b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Johann Reisenberger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hooray, it's snowing – winter is back in Austria!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hooray, it’s snowing! The Alps are once again covered in winter white, and many ski resorts are preparing for the start of the season. Conditions on the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier are already excellent, where the Snowsports Academy has successfully conducted its first ski and snowboard instructor courses of the winter. Participants from more than 30 nations began their training there, marking a strong start to the new season.]]></description><link>https://www.snowsports.at/en/post/hooray-it-s-snowing-winter-is-back-in-austria</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3ab0a71c2df8400bc0ae4e</guid><category><![CDATA[Ski Instructor]]></category><category><![CDATA[Insight Snowsports]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:15:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/234a0b_7abb6c67308e44548e741a3628addac2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Johann Reisenberger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter kickoff in Vienna: Snow Space Salzburg, Flachau and Zauchensee present themselves together with the Snowsports Academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winter has begun in Vienna – and with a special highlight: At the Wiener Eislauf-Verein, Snow Space Salzburg, Flachau, and Zauchensee opened the new winter season together with the Snowsports Academy. On the ski carpet, visitors can make their first turns until November 16 – right in the heart of Vienna, without any snow, but with a real slope feeling.
]]></description><link>https://www.snowsports.at/en/post/winter-kickoff-in-vienna-snow-space-salzburg-flachau-and-zauchensee-present-themselves-together-wi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3ab033502bf69d765879fc</guid><category><![CDATA[Insight Snowsports]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:15:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/234a0b_392692fc46c54159978b4710ed28cbc5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Johann Reisenberger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ski challenge is back: Vienna Ski Connect presents a digital bridge between gaming fun and active sports.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under the theme “The Future of Sport Between Reality and Virtual Reality,” Wien Ski Connect presented the return of the Ski Challenge, combined with the MFT Challenge Disc Digital from MFT Bodyteamwork. The smart balance board combines gaming and physical activity, demonstrating how digital technologies can create new pathways into winter sports.]]></description><link>https://www.snowsports.at/en/post/the-ski-challenge-is-back-vienna-ski-connect-presents-a-digital-bridge-between-gaming-fun-and-activ</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3aafe818da43201e26090a</guid><category><![CDATA[Insight Snowsports]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:12:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/234a0b_516738a5283f4f3a8bf887915152f22f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Johann Reisenberger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let's get started with the new season – a look back at the Snowsports Academy instructor meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[To kick off the new winter season, the instructors of the Snowsports Academy met at VAYA Fieberbrunn, the hotel of the academy’s new partner VAYA Hotels. In a modern alpine setting, the meeting focused on preparation, professional exchange, shared experiences, and team spirit ahead of the upcoming winter season.]]></description><link>https://www.snowsports.at/en/post/let-s-get-started-with-the-new-season-a-look-back-at-the-snowsports-academy-instructor-meeting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3aaf2c07fce17f793ca022</guid><category><![CDATA[Ski Instructor]]></category><category><![CDATA[Snowboard Instructor]]></category><category><![CDATA[Insight Snowsports]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:09:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/234a0b_22e71a035d0b42bfb131ff97d66bf41f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lukas Joichl</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Successful start to the season at the Kitzsteinhorn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Successful Start to the Winter Season: Around 260 participants are currently completing their ski and snowboard instructor training at the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier, enjoying excellent snow conditions and a fantastic atmosphere. A particular highlight is the new training center at the VAYA Hotel Zell am See, located right next to the Schmittenhöhe valley station. The perfect setting for a strong start and a successful winter season ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.snowsports.at/en/post/successful-start-to-the-season-at-the-kitzsteinhorn</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3aaeff25e7cb2c8a4e6b84</guid><category><![CDATA[Ski Instructor]]></category><category><![CDATA[Snowboard Instructor]]></category><category><![CDATA[Insight Snowsports]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:09:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/234a0b_7847c077523441998c2cb12d525d3f3a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Johann Reisenberger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A glamorous evening in Vienna: The 2025 Sports Aid Gala with a special winter sports performance.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A special attraction at the 2025 Sporthilfe Gala in Vienna drew plenty of attention: together with St. Anton am Arlberg, the Snowsports Academy presented its roller ski track, bringing winter sports into the Wiener Stadthalle. The mobile installation offered guests a unique opportunity to experience skiing firsthand in the festive atmosphere of the gala.]]></description><link>https://www.snowsports.at/en/post/a-glamorous-evening-in-vienna-the-2025-sports-aid-gala-with-a-special-winter-sports-performance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3aae4818da43201e2605f0</guid><category><![CDATA[Insight Snowsports]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:05:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/234a0b_cb5a6fcdfe344e8cb6834155a2c34b44~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Johann Reisenberger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vienna Ski Connect: Strong start to the season with an event on September 23rd.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vienna Ski Connect started the new season on September 23rd with a successful kickoff event at Stroke Minigolf in Vienna’s 21st district. The event brought together winter sports and business in an innovative setting, highlighting networking, corporate event potential, and fresh ideas for the winter sports community in Vienna.]]></description><link>https://www.snowsports.at/en/post/vienna-ski-connect-strong-start-to-the-season-with-an-event-on-september-23rd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3aae0ebd55c0b202c01ea2</guid><category><![CDATA[Insight Snowsports]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:04:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/234a0b_67be86683027442bbcbcf37715acb620~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lukas Joichl</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snowsports Academy on the Day of Sport 2025: A sports festival of superlatives at Vienna's Heldenplatz]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Snowsports Academy joined Ski Austria Vienna at the 2025 Sports Day on Vienna’s Heldenplatz. With the ski simulator, children and adults alike had the chance to test their slalom skills – and the response was overwhelming. From morning until evening, participants skied, laughed, and competed for the fastest times. Winter sports in the heart of Vienna – a highlight for young and old alike!]]></description><link>https://www.snowsports.at/en/post/snowsports-academy-on-the-day-of-sport-2025-a-sports-festival-of-superlatives-at-vienna-s-heldenpla</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3aadb06e1ca6be373828bb</guid><category><![CDATA[Insight Snowsports]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:02:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/234a0b_4570f4cd979940e7a829fab39387e010~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Johann Reisenberger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women’s Summit 2025 in New Zealand – Empowerment, networking and top-level snow sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[From August 16 to 17, 2025, the Women’s Summit took place in the New Zealand ski resorts of Treble Cone and Cardrona. The event brought together women from across skiing and snowboarding, from instructors to ambitious amateurs, creating a platform for empowerment, professional exchange, networking, and high-level snow sports.]]></description><link>https://www.snowsports.at/en/post/women-s-summit-2025-in-new-zealand-empowerment-networking-and-top-level-snow-sports</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3aad4ebd55c0b202c01d62</guid><category><![CDATA[Ski Instructor]]></category><category><![CDATA[Insight Snowsports]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:00:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/234a0b_92bc06de766f44ebb2f55a305b156b9c~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lukas Joichl</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ski jumping in Vienna? Yes, it exists – and there's a lot going on here.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ski Jumping in Vienna? Absolutely. The Vienna City Eagles are turning Austria’s capital into a ski city – with record participation in youth sports, strong training structures, and a clear mission: to make winter sports accessible right in the heart of the city.]]></description><link>https://www.snowsports.at/en/post/ski-jumping-in-vienna-yes-it-exists-and-there-s-a-lot-going-on-here</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3aad4c502bf69d765874be</guid><category><![CDATA[Insight Snowsports]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30c9eb_f94bfad3335e427ba63d1de8f033d11b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_642,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lukas Joichl</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learning to ski as an adult – it's never too late!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people believe that skiing can only really be learned as a child. But that is not true: adults can also successfully and safely get started in winter sports at any age. The decisive factor is the right approach – with professional instruction, targeted preparation, and a clear awareness of one’s own limits. The first sense of achievement often comes after just a few days, and confidence on the slopes grows step by step. Anyone who is open, patient, and enjoys...]]></description><link>https://www.snowsports.at/en/post/learning-to-ski-as-an-adult-it-s-never-too-late</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3aac69b4b519e9de873ffe</guid><category><![CDATA[Ski Instructor]]></category><category><![CDATA[Insight Snowsports]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:57:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/234a0b_b0e4547dfd0f400bbbe6deadf9250086~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lukas Joichl</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Snowsports Academy goes international – the first ski instructor education program in southern Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time, the Snowsports Academy has conducted a ski instructor training course in Southern Africa. At the Afriski Mountain Resort in the Kingdom of Lesotho, located at 3,000 metres above sea level, participants were trained according to the Austrian ski teaching curriculum. With this project, the Academy underscores its commitment to the international development of ski instructor education.]]></description><link>https://www.snowsports.at/en/post/the-snowsports-academy-goes-international-the-first-ski-instructor-training-program-in-southern-af</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3aac3abd55c0b202c01b56</guid><category><![CDATA[Ski Instructor]]></category><category><![CDATA[Insight Snowsports]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:56:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/234a0b_e760e85d2a7f427b9eb8f28acfa0115a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Johann Reisenberger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[World-class tennis meets skiing: Ischgl at the BOSS OPEN in Stuttgart with the Snowsports Academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanks to Ischgl and the Snowsports Academy, visitors at the BOSS OPEN in Stuttgart can experience skiing on the roller ski track!]]></description><link>https://www.snowsports.at/en/post/world-class-tennis-meets-skiing-ischgl-at-the-boss-open-in-stuttgart-with-the-snowsports-academy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3aaa8db4b519e9de873c8a</guid><category><![CDATA[Insight Snowsports]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:53:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/234a0b_3c763676b9d44c4999aa55b6d57a3d63~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Johann Reisenberger</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>