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In the space of four years (less time than it takes to study to be a vet, in fact), the Arctic Disco has become a mythical ‘must do’ for anyone studying for a party PHD.

"Probably the most amazing place I’ve ever played." – Fatboy Slim

''Coming up here is a once in a lifetime experience.'' - Jade Jagger

The Experience

It's not every party at which you arrive in Austria's biggest cable car, before dancing in a club made completely of snow, and drinking cocktails in glasses made from crystal clear ice! Not every club offers you the chance to wash away your day's activities in a steaming hot tub, prior to cuddling up beneath blankets in an Ice Cinema, or dance around a bonfire, beneath the stars. But that's exactly what the Arctic Disco experience offers.

Nothing else comes close

The 2010 parties sold out well in advance as we and the crowds were very happy to welcome FATBOY SLIM, CAGED BABY, JADE JAGGERS JEZEBEL party and even witnessed a rare acoustic set by THE WHIP.

After increasing the number of dates for 2010 to 4 (to give Snowbombers who have previously missed out a greater chance to catch one), we will be repeating the frequency in 2011. Exact days will be revealed in due course, in the meantime, round up your crew and get prepared to go sub zero!

As always the line up will be kept secret until you arrive in the resort, but you should be aware we will keep the line-up as big and fresh as always – and just like all the best parties, it’s not just about the DJ’s!

The Arctic Disco costs a mere 35GBP and is worth every penny. To book; add the option when you book accommodation or log back into your booking and add it later.

The Arctic Hotel

Once in a life-time...

The ultimate sleepover high: you and your lover / mates / strange uncle (* delete as applicable) can spend the night in a cosy Igloo, on a spectacular mountain top. Just yourselves, a waiter to bring your food and drinks, and a heated Jacuzzi beneath the stars. Then you awake to an alpine sunrise, eat a delicious breakfast prior to strapping on your board and making first tracks on the virgin piste. This is the stuff dreams are made of. Back to nature with a sheepskin rug and bottle of bubbly. Oh yes!

• Ascent and descent with the new Ahornbahn
• Guided hike via the Ahorn Panoramic Loop Trail (optional)
• Luggage service to your igloo suite
• Hot welcome drink
• Fantastic Dinner in the Igloo
• Accommodation in one of ten exclusive artistically decorated suites (5m diameter, max 4 persons)
• Igloos are perfectly insulated and with sheepskin rugs (4x2,20m)
• Cosy Vaude exedition sleeping bag (to -30C)
• Newly washed inner fleece sleeping bag
• Use of Sauna area
• Good-Morning tea, served while you are still in your sleeping bag
• Leisurely breakfast in the neighbouring hut

Backcountry Party

This Party Is A Trip

You'll be taken by coach though the centre of a mountain (in a 2 km long tunnel) to "the forgotten valley" of Floitental. The coach then climbs up the steep sided valley (snow conditions allowing) through a wild forest, past the waterfall, to snowfields which lead to the Tux, glacier. Here you'll spend your evening in a unique venue: the 200 year old Tristenbachalm: a converted traditional wooden farmstead...which possesses a sound system, split level bars, balcony, minstrels gallery, stage and...of course decks!

"The atmosphere is so far removed from the gloom back home it's like stepping into another world." - IDJ magazine

Outside on the terrace, traditional musicians play and fires will keep you warm under the stars, as plucky souls Challenge the Lumberjack in a series of tree-trunk lifting and log-carrying tests of strength, spirit and sobriety...

The Acts...

The Cuban Bros, Caged Baby, Dave Beer, Squeaky Hill, Matt Horne and many more have all left their mark on the surrounding mountains here at the BCP, each night features an off-the-wall costume theme: the sight of pink leotards and grown men in spandex leggings is still being talked about in local bars...

The BCP costs a mere 30GBP and is worth every penny.

Street Party

"The costumes really are something to behold, and the level of dedication is nothing short of madness. To come back to the drab streets of London, packed with frowning faces and an unnerving lack of fancy dress was a shock to the system and an absolute bore." - Daily Express

 It's a Roadblock...literally! We stop the traffic, park a stadium rock Funktion 1 P.A system right across the main street, set up loads of bars and invite the entire population of Mayrhofen to join the fancy dress party. The Metro Street party is one of undoubted highlights of Snowbombing. It kicks off in mid-afternoon in glorious sunshine and ends in darkness in the late evening.Fancy dress themes have included superheroes, mythical heroes, animals, inflatable Viking ships, retro-skiwear... and Bill Oddie.

Last time around, 'bombers' were invited to "come as you aren't" - there were no rules, no boundaries and freedom of expression meant that the day:ring mistresses danced with gorillas, George Bush embraced Osama and a banana even snogged another banana in what was the biggest fancy dress party ever seen in Austria!

The open-air festival feel was further fuelled by some of our most illustrious insurgents of insanity: The Cuban Brothers were even joined onstage by 80's legend Mr Motivator and Dave Beer (dressed in a blue fez). Snowbombing's finest presided over packed pavements, aurally assaulting the asphalt and adoring crowds as bemused locals looked on, wondering if things would ever be the same again in their quiet li'l village...

Previous fancy dress themes have included superheroes, mythical heroes, animals, inflatable Viking ships, retro-skiwear... and Bill Oddie. Recent years have seen the creme de la creme of Snowbombing talent shake the centre of 'Der Hof' with an open-air festival feel; 2Many DJ's, The Cuban Brothers, Guilty Pleasures, Krafty Kuts, Beardyman, The Loose Cannons and Tape the Top 40 with Barry Peters have all presided over packed pavements and aurally assaulted the asphalt and adoring crowds. Fancy dress themes will be announced a few weeks prior to the start of the festival. Keep an eye on our news section and fancy dress tab for details.

Forget ‘The X Factor’ and bugger ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ – Our ‘King of The Mountain’ talent search in-the-snow is where it’s at!

Once again in 2011 we’ll be giving four unsigned bands the opportunity to battle it out on a stage at Europe’s greatest show on snow, and crowning the victorious act King of the Mountain (along with a cool cash prize).

Keep your one eyed jacks peeled for the admission procedure which will go live in a few months time… Giving you ample time to buy a guitar and chord book, perfect your Liam posturing in front of the mirror, pen some lyrics about getting dumped/getting high/ getting to find out you’re really an aardvark trapped in a  humans body – and find three other misfits with which you can form a band!

KOTM 2010 - Results

The high-altitude battle of the bands brought a fiercely fought final to the Austrian Alps, but Gigwise finally awarded the coveted title to Brightons finest purveyors of pleasure KING PORTER STOMP, whose infectious brand of ska infused with hip hop delivered vocals and wrapped up in a dub stylee coating won the day.

The winning band not only won 2000 Euros but they also performed an SMASHING acoustic set at the Clash Party on the mountain stage supporting Snowbombing faves – The Whip!

Amazing result, Congratulations fellas - All the best for the future! And while we're at it, respect for all the bands who travelled over to Mayrhofen and did their thing in the mountains at the Gigwise King of the Mountain - you rocked!

KOTM 2009 Results

In 2009 I Am Austin, a really dope alt. drum & bass / electro duo walked away from 'Der Hof' with a giant sized cheque in hand, a blonde on each arm and a string of SMS's from Kate Moss...(err well that's what they told us).

So keep an eye and ear out for our worthy winners, and remember their name as they tread the path to fame, infamy and doing things loud.

What is it?

It's a Snowboard pro-comp...but not as you know it, Jim! Three days of true grit false moustache's all washed down with copious amounts of schnapps and dancing on the Sun terrace of a nearby mountain restaurant to Snowbombing DJ's and a sound system beefier than an Argentine Steak House staff do!

Snowbombing's infamous Valley Rally.

Fancy dress-clad teams leisurely tour the ski area, undertaking tasks and overtaking common sense and decorum. Imagine a dressing up party for 6 year olds meets Ski Sunday. Then add some whipped cream and huge smoked sausages, and you'll pretty much get the picture (and quite a picture it is...). Last year we hid various objects at each check point which teams had to find, before moving off again. {insert your own 'hide the sausage' gag here!} Meanwhile, over at the Burton Funpark, the Pro-rider Heat 1 tightens its bindings and edges away... 2010 saw some of Europe's top riders getting their legs over a stunning Swedish model. Easy tiger - we're talking about them performing big air tricks and flips over a Volvo XC60, which formed an unusual kicker.

Ride & Seek's Barmy Boarder Cross

Snowbombers complete a boarder cross course on which there are prizes hidden inside objects. A balloon-popping, swag-bag grabbing test of snowboarding skills, balance and nerve. 

Pro-Rider Heat 2 - 'Take the money and run...'

Pro-riders do exactly the same... Skillfully navigate a praline course through the award-winning terrain-park... except as they're professionals - and get paid for it - They collect cash as they descend in a money-grabbing, yet graceful demonstration of their earning power!

Partners in Powder

Pro's and Snowbombers team up in snowy tag teams, the pros perform a trick and Snowbombers copy it!  Prizes are awarded for the most closely matched shadowing.

Pro-Final -  This was where it gets serious; more big air than inside Paris Hilton's skull and more twists and turns than Tony Blair in a War enquiry. With prize money totaling €1200 - which is awarded straight after the comp on the terrace at the Grillalm mountain restaurant.

In 2010 we witnessed some synchrone backside airs, frontflips, backflips and some new trick creations. The competition was also followed by a massive party with the Wax Wreckaz and the Banterbox Showmasters Henry and Jon at the Ride and Seek terrace (Grillhofalm).

Winners 2010

During the competition loads of awards were given away. Gary Greenshield, UK rider won the best trick award with a superstylish double backflip. Local riders Rudi Kröll and Mario Wanger battled for the best rider award. In the end it was Mario Wanger, who decided the battle for him. Rudi won a price as well, namely the best rail trick award with a half cab 50 50 to bs 18 out. Also a couple of pro girls joined the competition, best of the ladies was Jade McJannet.

View Footage from Ride and Seek at Snowboming 2010 here!

TUESDAY - Fictitious & Flirtatious:

You just couldn't make it up - so it’s just as well somebody else already has!... A feast of vicious, fictitious figures. Be inspired by anyone who never existed! From Gandalf the Grey, Lara Croft and Peter Pan to Catwoman, Zorro and Santa Claus (only joking about that last one, kiddies). This could be from the past or present - or even the future if you're a time traveler (and if you are pop into the office and let us know if little Cruz Beckham gets to play for England, 'cos we can get 100-1 at the mo). Points given for the most unlikely couples: e.g. Sherlock Holmes and Betty Boo.

WEDNESDAY - 'Come as you aren't' Street Party:

 Anything Goes! Freedom from convention. Dress as anyone - or anything. No boundaries, no rules and the only limit is your waistline (and maybe inside leg) - the World really is your oyster...so don't clam up, ha!ha!ha!ha!

THURSDAY - Rubiks Cube:

The Rubiks Cube party concept is simple. Everyone dresses in all six colours of the Rubix cube (white, red, blue, orange, green, and yellow). By the end of the party, everyone must try to be dressed in just one colour, by trading articles of clothing with other partygoers. It'll be a riot of stripping, swapping, trying on and tugging off... be there AND be square!!!

FRIDAY - 'Creatures of the Night... and Day':

A furiously furry flocking together for folk who like to forage in the Eristoff forest! Mythical beasts and creatures of all descriptions animalistic assemble in a forest clearing as the sun goes down: dress as a unicorn, faerie, elf, Bigfoot or dragon. Or come as a wolf, owl, squirrel, rabbit, eagle, chipmunk, ferret, fox or moose: just make an effort 'cos it'll be a right giraffe (and you never know, there may even be some beaver...).