The gilded cross on Germany's highest peak has too many stickers. Now it's being restored

Visitors to Germany's highest peak will miss the landmark gilded cross at its summit for a few weeks. A helicopter on Tuesday ...

Why a massive cross has been removed from one of Europe’s highest peaks

The current cross was made by her father, Franz Würzinger, in 1993, replacing the original from 1851, which was damaged ...

The incredible Austrian ski village that has it all

I hooned down Zell am See’s prosaically-monikored Run One, a superb blue piste that starts at the wide summit of the ...

Zugspitze: Golden cross removed from Germany’s highest peak

Germany's highest peak, the Zugspitze, has temporarily lost its famous gilded summit cross for restoration after visitors ...
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This Ski Resort Was Just Named the Best for 'Powder Snow' Destination in the World

Austria’s Westendorf earns the top spot in a new ski snow quality ranking—just in time for an early-season opening.

Scientists Have Identified Europe’s Best Ski Resorts For Powder Snow

A weather expert has uncovered the exact meteorological and topographical factor that creates perfect powder snow so skiers can choose the best slopes this season.