Canadian rock band Nickelback played to 21,000 fans at the Top of the Mountain Opening Concert in Ischgl earlier today (30 November 2013) to mark the start of the resort's five month long 2013-14 ski season on the same day that Canada's Lake Louise stages the first World Cup downhill of the Sochi Olympic season.
The gravelly voice of frontman Chad Kroeger singing the band's hits including 'Photograph' and 'How You Remind Me.'
The four Canadians were following in some famous footsteps with their open-air performance with stars such as Elton John, Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Pink, Kylie Minogue and Alicia Keys all prior performers on the top of Ischgl's mountain.
Lifts have been operating at Ischgl since Thursday (28 November 2013) although this season many other resorts in the Alps have opened in November too – unlike some seasons when its combination of snowmaking and altitude allows Ischgl to open when other resorts cannot if it's a warmer than usual autumn.
This winter is a special one for Ischgl though as at the end of December 2013, it will extend its ski area for the first time in over 20 years. Following the opening of the new 'Piz Val Gronda' lift, skiers can now explore a new red piste and direct access to a previously unknown freeriding area.