Mogul skiing starts its season at Hintertux: A quick look at the FIS Mogul Opening 2023/24
Oct 27, 2023·FreestyleThe well-known slopes of Hintertux in Austria are buzzing with activity, marking the start of the mogul skiing season. With a challenging moguls course in place, teams from countries like Japan, Korea, and the USA are wrapping up their final practices for the upcoming World Cup and Continental Cups season. Their main focus right now? The FIS Mogul Opening 2023/24 at Hintertux.
Set for November 4th and 5th, 2023, the FIS Mogul Opening isn't just another event on the skiing calendar. Over time, this event in Austria has become a key pre-season gathering for mogul skiing, pulling in skiers from many countries. Remarkably, Hintertux played host to this event for the first time just last year. For the upcoming edition, over ten countries have confirmed their participation, making it a must-watch competition.
Fans of mogul skiing can look forward to sharp turns and big jumps as athletes tackle the tough mogul course in Hintertux. The demanding nature of the sport will be clear to see as skiers show off their skills and stamina in the first mogul competitions in 2023/24.
The event in Hintertux is just the start of a busy month for mogul skiing. After this, Idre Fjall (SWE) will be hosting another big FIS Open in its third week of November. Then, all eyes will be on Ruka (FIN), where the World Cup season begins in the first week of December.
So, if you're planning a trip to Austria soon, make sure Hintertux is on your list for next weekend. We're eager to see how this season shapes up and will keep you updated with news from Hintertux.