02 / Winter tourism & pilot projects
Under development · Seeking pilot partnersLCG AlpSNOW
New possibilities
for the winter season.
LCG AlpSNOW is being developed as a mobile, modular surface system for selected winter and snow-sports areas. It targets areas that are particularly important to day-to-day operations: practice slopes, ski-school areas, connecting routes and areas around lower lift stations.
The aim is to extend the usability of these areas and reduce their snowmaking requirements. Temperature behaviour, practical suitability and the potential for additional operating days are to be investigated with operators on clearly defined pilot areas.
Assess season potential
Trials will focus on additional operating periods and a more dependable experience for guests.
Keep resources in focus
Water, energy and maintenance requirements will be compared with current operations.
Test step by step
A limited test area designed for removal provides a basis for deciding whether to expand.
Knowledge & facts
How snow, climate and surfaces interact.
Long-term trends explain the need for adaptation. Performance on an individual site has to be measured locally.
modelled change in snow-cover duration
Austrian average, November–April, 1961/62 to 2019/20. A 2020 study, not a forecast for an individual ski resort.
Olefs et al. · Atmosphere, 2020 (source, new tab)of sunlight is reflected by fresh snow
General snow-albedo range from GeoSphere Austria. Not a measured value for the AlpSNOW surface.
GeoSphere Austria · Schnee / Snow (source, new tab)A closer look
Why is air temperature alone not enough?
Snow conditions also depend on precipitation, wind, slope and aspect. Natural snow responds differently across regions and elevations, so one temperature reading cannot describe a whole season.
GeoSphere Austria · Schnee / Snow (source, new tab)What does albedo mean?
Albedo is the share of incoming sunlight reflected by a surface. It is one part of the surface energy balance. AlpSNOW also requires testing of material behaviour, loading and maintenance under real conditions.
GeoSphere Austria · Schnee / Snow (source, new tab)What should an AlpSNOW pilot measure?
Useful measures include operating days, glide and braking behaviour, surface temperature, and water, energy and maintenance needs. A comparable reference area helps distinguish weather effects from system effects. Season extension and savings are development objectives.
Sources & contextReviewed: 26 September 2026
Public statistics and technical background, not test results for LCG products. Reporting years and scopes differ; they are stated beside each figure. The LCG pilot considerations are our development objectives.
For prospective pilot partners
Your site. A shared trial.
We welcome discussions with lift operators, ski resorts, ski schools, hotels, resorts and tourism municipalities. Potential applications range from beginner and training areas to connecting routes and selected resort and recreation areas.
For an initial discussion, simply share the location, approximate area, current use and main operational challenge.
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Understand the site
Review the use, terrain, climate and operational requirements together.
- 02
Agree the pilot project
Define the test area, required assessments, responsibilities and measurable objectives.
- 03
Evaluate the results
Assess usability, temperature behaviour, resource requirements and economic viability.
We discuss detailed technical information directly and, where appropriate, under a confidentiality agreement.
People at the heart of it
Enjoy winter together.
First turns, shared ski days and time in the mountains: AlpSNOW aims to create opportunities where usable practice areas and connecting routes matter most to guests and operators.
Information & next steps
LCG AlpSNOW: resources to download.
A product description for your team and the right form for your project enquiry.
LCG AlpSNOW at a glance
Development objectives, potential application areas and the steps of a joint trial.
PDF · 1 page per language · September 2026Your AlpSNOW project enquiry
Business, pilot area, current use and challenges to prepare for an initial discussion.
Fillable PDF · 1 page per languageYou can complete the form on your computer or print it. Please save it and email it to michael.messany@lcg-group-austria.at. If your browser does not support the form fields, open the file in a PDF reader.
AlpSNOW is under development. Operating limits, safety, required approvals and achievable operating periods must be assessed in each pilot project. No specific season extension or savings are guaranteed.