For the first time: Austria's ski mountaine conquer Azerbaijan!

For the first time: Austria's ski mountaine conquer Azerbaijan!

For the first time, Austrian ski mountaineers have the chance to start in the picturesque Azerbaijan. On January 11, 2025, a lively celebration received the red-white-red athletes, who are preparing for a World Cup in the country at the foot of the 4243 meter high mountain Shadag. This event, which includes three competitions, takes place near the Russian border. As the Krone , the Carinthian Paul Verbnjak after gastritis that brought him to the hospital is fit and ready for the competition. While European top teams like Italy completely missed the trip to Azerbaijan, athletes from Iran and Qatar are also there for the first time.

In another context, a group of adventurers, under the leadership of the native of Azerbaijan, Babek Orabanli, plans to climb the highest mountain of Azerbaijan, the 4466 meter high Bazardüzü. For the group that brought her ski to Azerbaijan, the trip from the airport in Munich via Baku was characterized by enjoyable Azerbaijan tea and unexpected turnarounds by bureaucratic hurdles. As the PowderGuide , the challenges began when the access to the national park was blocked due to safety precautions. Nevertheless, the adventurers could not be discouraged and finally got to the summit with the help of a local contact.

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The group mastered the steadily changing weather conditions under difficult conditions and overcame numerous obstacles, including the need to set security first. A key scene occurred when they had to obtain the consent of the national park administration, which was unfortunately often difficult by bureaucratic delays. Nevertheless, they finally reached the Bazardüzü and documented their first ski biting. The trip was a mixture of cultural -historical experience, adventurous rise and a constant challenge to respect the local security protocols, which was reflected in the motto "Security first". In the end, the mountaineers rewarded themselves with magnificent views and fresh powder snow.