Dolomites Dirndl Ski Day

The first edition of a fun event for women in occasion of Women’s Day on March 8. Part of the
registration fee will be donated to the’ Donne aiutano Donne’ association.

Val Gardena, has decided to celebrate Women’s Day on the 8th of March by hosting an exciting
and colourful sport event. The first Women’s parallel slalom will see all participants wear a ‘dirndl’ (a
traditional South Tyrolean dress) as they whizz down the Fermeda slope on Seceda. 

The first edition of the race has been dubbed Dolomites Dirndl Ski Day. Participants will meet at the Baita Daniel at 9.30 a.m. and race bibs will be randomly drawn and assigned at the starting line; the race itself, a
simple parallel slalom, will follow at 11 a.m. An aperitif with DJ Simon will take place before the race.
From 4.00 p.m. there will be a concert performed by the group Volxrock at Val d’Anna Hut. The prize
giving ceremony will take place at 5.00 p.m. The race is open exclusively to women competing as a
pair (friends, sisters, mother/daughter, etc.) between the ages of 18 and 99.

What is a Dirndl?

The Dirndl was conceived as work attire for Austrian women in the 19th century. It was then adopted
by well-heeled Austrians only around 1870, becoming a fashion item for women of the time. Today,
the Dirndl is used for formal occasions and during some traditional events. Many younger women
wear more colourful versions compared to the original Dirndl for parties or other fun events.