Ischgl have spent €18.5 million (approx. £15.6m) on an impressive new lift which will open up high altitude, high quality powder snow freeriding this winter, as well as provide access to a new red run.
The new cable car at the Tyrolean resort is 1.5 miles long and enables Ischgl's first terrain expansion in nearly 25 years.
It will run to the Piz Val Gronda peak at 2812m known for many years for its deep powder fields and take five-and-a-half minutes to make the ascent.
Final work is currently underway to complete the lift ahead of the start of Ischgl's long season, which will run to early May and kicks off with a free concert by Nickelback at the end of November.
In the past these powderfields were accessed only by the most dedicated skiers and boarders who were towed up by snowcat.
In addition to the newly accessible freeride terrain a new intermediate red run, three kilometres long, will allow skiers and boarders who prefer to stay on the slopes to also enjoy the views of the Fimbatal valley and surrounding peaks including the Fluchthorn, Wildspitze and Hohe Riffler.
"This new area will enhance Ischgl's status on the freeriding scene and present skiers and snowboarders with an exciting new challenge," said Paznaun-Ischgl Tourist Director Andreas Steibl.