Arlberg (52:21 min)

Explains and shows how and why two generations of Arlbergers, not only molded the Arlberg into the world capital of alpine skiing, in particular of ski instruction and technique, but also in the process greatly influence the development of American skiing. The film starts with Hannes Schneider, (late 1800s – 1950s and considered by many as the “Father of Modern Alpine Skiing”) and his self-proclaimed disciples; such as: Luggi Foeger, Franz Gabl, Friedl Pfeifer, Otto Lang, and Benno Rybizka, followed by Professor Kruckenhauser & his Ambassadors, like, Othmar Schneider and Herbert Jochum.

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