Important milestones

1966 - Gründung der Skischule

Wilfried Stelzhammer gründet die Skischule Schoppernau. Am jetzigen Standpunkt wurde auch das erste Skischulgebäude gebaut.

1980 - new ski school building

The ski school grew steadily over the years and the new ski school building was built in 1980. In the eighties, the team consisted of around 20-25 ski instructors.

1990 - new childcare room

Of course, the building also had to be modernized on an ongoing basis, so it was given a basement with a childcare room and new toilet facilities.
The practice area also kept up with the times and technical aids were added, such as a conveyor belt and a children's carousel. A rope lift and a play tent completed the equipment for modern ski lessons. In the meantime, a total of three conveyor belts as ascent aids, an igloo, carousel and play tent have become permanent fixtures in the Kinderland.

2001 - first own snow cannon

The ski school has its own snow cannon to ensure that ski lessons run smoothly even in winters with little snow.

2003 - Office expansion with PC

Werner Geiger takes over the management of the Au-Schoppernau snow sports school. With new vigour, the office was expanded and modernized with a PC and new sales program.
At peak times, the team of instructors now comprises up to 70 ski instructors, making it one of the largest ski schools in the Bregenzerwald.

2006 - Innovation award for winter adventure program

The efforts of ski school director Werner Geiger and his team are rewarded with the innovation prize for the winter adventure program. This continues to be an integral part of the children's lessons and is always very popular.

2013 - new ski school director and managing director Markus Kobald

After 10 years under the management of Werner Geiger, Markus Kobald takes over as ski school director and managing director.

2017 - new ski school building

The last renovation dates back to 1980, so it was time for something new!
In spring 2017, the existing ski school building was demolished and work on the new office began in the summer.
The result was a completely new and modern office that is state of the art!

2022 - new ski school director and managing director Rainer Beer

After 10 years under the management of Markus Kobald, Rainer Beer takes over as ski school director.

2022 - Neue Skischulsoftware - erstmals mit Onlineshop

2023 - Redesign of the Kinderland

2024 - Purchase of a new 27-meter conveyor belt

2024 - Snowmaking system was modernized with snowmaking shafts