The project focused on the return of the shepherding tradition and traditional Wallachian sheep to Jasná continues. A lot of new attractions are waiting for visitors who come to the biggest ski resort in Slovakia. People can meet the sheep in the area of Priehyba on the southern side of Mt Chopok from Saturday 1st…
The Jasná resort is a greatly appreciated organiser with perfectly prepared pistes After last Tuesday, the Jasná resort is one step closer to hosting a slalom and giant slalom weekend of the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup series organised by the International Ski Federation (FIS). The resort in the Low Tatras underwent an inspection…
The biggest cable car in Jasná has undergone regular spring maintenance. Funitel is the only personal cable car of its kind in Slovakia. It transports tourists from Priehyba to Mt Chopok in big 24-person cabins that hang on two ropes, which increases the resistance to strong wind. When doing spring maintenance, we have to shorten…
How were ski pistes prepared in the High Tatras 50 years ago? How did the first snow groomers there look like? Were the first Ratrac machines more expensive than Škoda 100 cars? We have taken a look at two machines that mark the history of technical piste preparation in the Slovak high mountains. On one…
What’s there to enjoy in Liptov in winter? This year’s Refresher winter was all about Jasná. In addition to great skiing and parties on ski pistes, Refresher visited the Bešeňová water park to relax in saunas and thermal pools. They stayed at the new Akvamarín hotel, where water park access was included in the price.…
How are ski pistes prepared It’s not that easy to make quality pistes and guarantee good skiing. And quality technology is needed for that. Watch one of the latest pieces in our video – pisten bully 600, polar version. The strongest grooming machine in Jasná! You’ll also see how the pistes are groomed after the…
Gopass has introduced a Scottish duo in kilts who will give advice to the Slovaks how to save money. There are two of them, they wear kilts, have an original Scottish accent and unmistakable Slovak humour. Slovak comedians Sväťo Malachovský and René Štúr as Scottish experts on tourism will be original guides to the ski…
Would you like to know how regular cable car maintenance is performed? Check out our video to find out what happens in the resorts of Vysoké Tatry and Jasná before the pre-winter cable car maintenance. The autumn maintenance consists of various inspections, checks and settings to ensure that everything works smoothly and safely all winter…
A safe crossing has been built for migrating amphibians on the road running to Biela púť. The water reservoir of Biela púť is the place where frogs from far and wide usually migrate in spring. In order to prevent their potential death under the wheels of cars, the mountain resort had a permanent and safe…