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Mayrhofen: New SkyRide Ahorn Opens

Michael Fulton

New SkyRide Ahorn Enhances Mayrhofen's Mountain Experience

Mayrhofen introduces the SkyRide Ahorn, offering an open-air gondola experience atop Austria's largest aerial tramway. This new attraction provides panoramic views of the Zillertal mountains and leads to the Greifen Bridge, enhancing the area's hiking options.

Mayrhofen
Zillertal
Austria
Austria Just Got Even More Epic With 6 New Resorts On The Epic Pass

Michael Fulton

Austria Just Got Even More Epic With 6 New Resorts On The Epic Pass

Vail Resorts has dramatically expanded the Epic Pass by adding six major Austrian ski resorts for the 2025/26 season. The strategic announcement brings Saalbach, Zell am See-Kaprun, Mayrhofen, Hintertux, and Silvretta Montafon into the network, transforming Austria from a single destination into a comprehensive multi-week skiing option with over 800 kilometres of pistes.

Hintertux
Mayrhofen
Kitzsteinhorn
Zell am See-Kaprun
Saalbach Hinterglemm
Epic Pass
Vail Resorts Adds Another 2 Austrian Resorts to the Epic Pass Offering Unmatched European Access

Michael Fulton

Epic Pass Expands with Two Austrian Ski Resorts: Mayrhofen and Hintertux

Vail Resorts adds Mayrhofen and Hintertux to the Epic Pass for the 2025-26 season, offering skiers and riders access to over 120 miles of slopes in Austria's Zillertal Valley, including year-round skiing on the Hintertux Glacier.

Hintertux
Mayrhofen
Austria
Zillertal Valley
Mayrhofen: From Family-Friendly to Austria's Steepest Run in One Massive Resort

Michael Fulton

Mayrhofen: From Family-Friendly to Austria's Steepest Run in One Massive Resort

Follow my journey through Mayrhofen's massive 10,751-acre terrain as I transition from the family-friendly Ahornbahn to conquering the infamous Harakiri—Austria's steepest slope with its intimidating 78% pitch. Discover a resort that rivals North America's giants with modern lifts, diverse terrain, and unexpected attractions like a birds of prey sanctuary.

Mayrhofen
Europe
Austria
Harakiri Slope in Mayrhofen

Michael Fulton

Conquering Harakiri: Battling Austria's Steepest Ski Slope

Journey through an intense personal challenge on Mayrhofen's legendary Harakiri piste, Austria's steepest ski slope. This firsthand account chronicles a snowboarder's determination to conquer the infamous run, featuring dramatic falls, icy conditions, and ultimate triumph on one of the Alps' most intimidating slopes.

Mayrhofen
Europe
Austria
Skiers on the slopes at Mayrhofen

Michael Fulton

Mountopolis: Complete Guide to Mayrhofen's World-Class Ski Areas for 2024-25

Discover Mountopolis in Austria's Zillertal region, where 142 kilometers of pristine slopes and 60 modern lifts await across Ahorn, Penken, Finkenberg, Rastkogel and Eggalm. From Austria's steepest slope to family-friendly runs, Mayrhofen offers a perfect blend of challenging terrain and leisurely skiing, all set against breathtaking Alpine views.

Mayrhofen
Austria