Der Weiße Ring

At the end of January, I was supposed to take part in the legendary White Ring, the ski and snowboard race through the extensive ski area of Lech. Unfortunately, the event had to be canceled due to the weather. The race weekend took a completely different but exciting direction. I got a little insight into the freeride history of Lech Zürs and was able to pick up a few powder turns.

One of the most legendary ski races in the Alps takes place on Saturday, 21.01.2023. The White Ring - The race is a traditional ski and snowboard race in which all participants have to complete a lap around Lech am Arlberg as quickly as possible. On 22 downhill kilometers with an altitude difference of 5500m spread over six lifts, all ambitious winter sports enthusiasts can put their skills to the test.

Until a few years ago, the White Ring ski race was a "family race" on the ski circuit of the same name through the Arlberg ski resorts of Lech, Zürs and Zug. And just like back then, the race starts at the Rüfikopf. Staggered into starter groups, the 2014 edition of the White Ring also featured a challenging route with a few directional gates through the Arlberg ski area.