Sophie Grill: Home World Cup in St. Johann as a sporty highlight

Sophie Grill: Home World Cup in St. Johann as a sporty highlight

in the heart of Salzburg, more precisely in Sankt Johann im Pongau, the responsible persons of Snow Space Salzburg are preparing for the upcoming ski season, which begins on November 30th. The slopes are ready, the sun will shine and the snow conditions promise to ensure unforgettable experiences. The season comprises numerous highlights by April 21, including the traditional night slalom of the women and the charity race of Hermann Maier. Another big event is the Ski World Championship, which takes place from March 13th to 16th, 2024 and in which the domestic athlete Sophie Grill is aiming for her title defense.

Sophie Grill, the 25-year-old world champion from Tennengau, describes the upcoming World Cup as an emotional highlight. "For me it is the first home World Cup, and when family and friends watch it is a completely different feeling. The pressure is there, but it motivates me incredible to show them what I do and what I train for all year round," she explains in an interview. Your goal is clear: the defense of the championship title.

sustainability in focus

The responsible persons of Snow Space Salzburg have also set ambitious goals to reduce the ecological footprint of the winter season. A central element is the "Ruck Zug" initiative, which enables Skifans to go to the ski area free of charge in combination with a ski pass. According to the operators, 60 percent of CO2 emissions are to be saved in the upcoming ski season. They also rely on new software to optimize the snowmaking process. This software uses artificial intelligence to determine the best time for the use of around 1,000 snowmaking cannons, which can lead to savings of up to ten percent of electricity consumption.

Board of Directors Wolfgang Hettegger emphasizes the importance of these measures. "We are doing everything we can to create optimal conditions and at the same time protect our resources. The aim is to become climate -neutral by 2026," he explains. This is not only important for the environment, but is also intended to set a positive signal for winter athletes who go on vacation in the region and use the offer.

The anticipation for the World Championships and the upcoming ski season is noticeable. While the athletes, especially Sophie Grill, are preparing for their competitions, the operators of the ski area are also trying to make guests an attractive and sustainable offer. The combination of high -class sports and ecological awareness could make the winter season 2023/24 a special experience. More information about these developments and the upcoming events are at www.salzburg24.at to be found.