Training’s done. Now the fun starts! Ten exciting and unbelievably versatile disciplines at the Adrenalin Cup Sölden go right through the entire ski area. Sometimes steep, sometimes flat. On the piste, in the air and out on the terrain. Winter sport doesn’t get any more variety packed. Have you got what it takes to be a winner?
As fast as lightening and decidedly nimble – or as light as a feather and always the longest in the air? Flexibility and control of your skis are your strengths, or maybe carving is your real speciality? Show your mettle! The Adrenalin Cup in the Ötztal brings together classic disciplines like the slalom and the giant slalom with fun disciplines, airborne, mogul pistes and freestyle. Transitions are electronically measured and professionally evaluated. Whether you are at the back, or on the podium – fun and action are a sure thing.
Anyone can take part – young or old. The main thing is that you kick start your adrenaline! During many of the disciplines the runs are filmed and photos taken. Run times, points statuses, videos and photos can be seen with your ski pass at adrenalincup.soelden.com
Did you know that in every bog-standard ski pass there is also an action-packed Adrenalin Pass? Just upgrade for a small surcharge and nothing stands in the way of you and the ultimate challenge. Complete all the disciplines in a category to get into the respective ranking list. There are three categories where all the disciplines are represented – Alpine. Endorphin. Adrenaline. The names say it all. Collect points and rake it in every month or at the end of the season during the overall assessment – winners get great prizes.
During the giant slalom on the BMW xDrive route speed is what it’s all about – yet it’s also about concentration, attentiveness and the requisite technique. Got the right swing? Then head out on your skis and get going – at high-speed through the red and the blue poles.
Points: Time measurement
Ranking list: Alpine
Location: right on the Giggijoch, accessible via the C36 + C37 lifts
It is indeed one of the slowest disciplines – but also one of the most technical. The slalom – one of the oldest disciplines in the world – requiring skill, concentration and good reactions. In Sölden you tackle the slalom under the same conditions as the top skiers – even if the race piste is somewhat shorter than the World Cup route.
Points: Time measurement
Ranking list: Alpine
Location: right at the intermediate station for the Gaislachkoglbahn (A10)
‘Cut’ the snow with the edges of your skis – that’s where the name carving comes from. This relatively new technique combines skill, quick feet and body control, a great deal of flexibility and control of your skis. Get the best time carving around the outlined route.
Points: Time measurement
Ranking list: Alpine
Location: right at the A13 lift, accessible via A14
When everything wobbles during this discipline, it’s not because you have a chill. Mogul pistes have always been the bumpiest of all the disciplines and require a high degree of technique and a feeling for the rhythm to deal with all of the uneven surfaces. Lots of endurance and a good level of physical fitness are indispensable.
Points: Time measurement
Ranking list: Endorphin
Location: on the Rettenbach glacier, accessible via the E61 gondola or the E60 chairlift
There are areas that the piste machinery avoid. Away from the prepared pistes, where the snow lies as if it has fallen from heaven. Out on the terrain the laws of nature rule. And they are relentless. Show your true expertise, skill and courage during this particularly challenging discipline and master the Adrenaline Freeride route in the best time.
Points: Time measurement
Ranking list: Endorphin
Location: Piste 11, accessible via 4SK Hainbachkar + Silberbrünnl, 6SK Langegg
At the Mix Race you have to utilise all of your repertoire of technique, flair and ability perfectly to really score points. Slalom, break-neck steep bends, then as if that weren’t enough, a ski jump to finish. Direct to your destination.
Points: Time measurement
Ranking list: Endorphin
Location: on the Giggijoch next to the fun slope, accessible via the C36 lift
Best to keep your eyes open when you charge downhill at full speed and get the highest speed you can. ‘Speed’ is the fastest of the ten disciplines in the Adrenalin Cup.
Points: Speed assessment
Ranking list: Endorphin
Location: on the Giggijoch, accessible via the C36 + C37 lifts
A fear of heights is perhaps not the best thing to have in this discipline. During a flight you need a whole lot of courage and the ability to overcome. This discipline is about jumping as far as possible across a horizontal ski jump. The landing area is split up into four distance areas.
Points: Length jumped
Ranking list: Endorphin
Location: on the Heidebahn (A13), accessible via the A14 lift
There is of course a bit of time left over during the winter hiking discipline to gaze in wonder at the wonderful snow-covered winter landscape. However those of you who want to collect points to improve your ranking shouldn’t take it all that easy …
Points: 4 defined time spans
Ranking list: Adrenaline
Location: directly at the Gaislachkogl intermediate station, accessible via the A10 gondola
The legendary BIG 3 Rally – three mighty three-thousand metre mountains in just one day. During this unusual discipline it’s all about tracking down all four photo points, which have been placed at strategic locations, and taking a photo of them. Eleven lifts rides are required. Ready for the ski safari?
Points: Depending on how many photos and lifts you and others manage on the day is how the points are awarded. Your points are then worked out afterwards according to your handicap (gender and age).
Ranking list: Adrenaline
