HKR 2017

Slopes are in great shape

05.01.2017
The Streif and Ganslern slopes are in great shape. After today’s snow check, FIS Race Director Hannes Trinkl has given the green light for the 77th Hahnenkamm Races  Workers of the Bergbahn AG Kitzbühel Cable Car Co. have optimally utilised the cold temperatures and abundance of natural snow over the past few weeks to present the Organizing Committee with some excellent racecourses. The final finishing touches will be completed by the Piste Team over the coming days. “The cable car company has delivered a stellar performance with regards to their snow-making and machine grooming services”, Downhill Piste Chief, Herber Hauser, lauds their excellent performance. Deputy Slalom Chief, Karl Schwingenschlögl, concurs in this praise. FIS Race Director Hannes Trinkl checked the Streif and Streifalm racecourses together with OC Chief, Michael Huber, Chief of Race Axel Naglich and Piste Chief Herbert Hauser. Piste Chief, Stefan Lindner, joined the group for the Ganslernhang inspection.     The first Europacup training session will be held on 14th January at 10:15 hrs. The first Worldcup training session will be held on 17th January at 11:30 hrs (tbc). The entire sport Programme