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From snow to water – all in a day!

Melted Snow Ski Challenge

In the morning, you're racing down perfectly groomed slopes on the Gerlitzen Alpe, and a little later, you're water skiing across lake Ossiacher See: the Melted Snow Ski Challenge combines two completely different worlds of sport in just one day.

This extraordinary sporting event combines two of the region’s most beautiful natural settings and showcases the seamless transition from winter to summer sports. Experience one day, two worlds in an impressive setting.

Programme

  • 09.30am – Start of Alpine Skiing (Giant Slalom, Gerlitzen Alpe)
  • 11.15am–12.15pm – Change of materials & lunch break
  • 12.30pm – Start of water ski slalom (Lake Ossiacher See)
  • Approximately 7.00pm – Award ceremony

Current Information

The Melted Snow Ski Challenge will take place on 28 March 2026. Registration by email to claudiokoe@hotmail.com.

Skiing on the Gerlitzen Alpe 2
Ossiacher Lake panoramic view
Water skiing 4