Pohorje is mountain range located in northern Slovenia, close to the towns of Dravograd and Maribor. It is a large area with a ski slope which consists of the famous 10 kilometers of ski track. It has an altitude of 325 and 1,327 meters which brings more excitement to the visitors. People frequently visit the area because of the children’s park as well as the snow stadium where a lot of competitions are being held.

Maribor Pohorje consists of 3 skiing resorts and one of which is the Areh. This has been popular to vacationers especially with families since its slopes are relatively wide with gentle sloping tracks. Advanced skiers will not enjoy much the area since it is less challenging instead, enjoy the tracks located in Bolfenk and the snow stadium area. The snow stadium is the venue for the well known Golden Fox, a female world cup skiing competition that launched about 40 years ago. The competition which is one of the most attended athletic events with in Slovenia uses the lower part of the slope facing the town of Maribor. Not only is Pohorje known for skiing but as well as sledding and cross country track as some of the winter time activity available there. They also offer the pležuh ride which is similar to a monoski with a seat, snowshoe walks, balloon rides and a giant adrenaline swing. The place also offers many other amenities such as venues for concerts, cinemas, as well as shopping.

Aside from sports and pleasure, Pohorje also offers fine dining and lodging and two of which are the five-star Habakuk hotel as well as budget apartments. They also have fancy restaurants as well as fast food. Surely, all types of people will absolutely enjoy their time in Pohorje.

Experience and take part in the unforgettable atmosphere that comes with the annual Golden Fox event, this January 16 to 17, 2010 at Maribor, Snežni stadion (Snow Stadium, Mariborsko Pohorje). The Golden Fox event is a classical women’s competition wherein the best women skiers around the globe will compete in the slalom and giant slalom races. Branik, a skiing club had organized the Golden Fox competitions since 1963.

This year, 25,000 expected spectators will gather and witness this event at Mariborsko Pohorje, which produces the largest number of skiers in Slovenia, the longest downhill run in Europe, plus the best Slovenian ski center who received the Golden Snowflake Award. In the recent report, Slovenia maintained its top marks in the Freedom according to the Freedom House. A total of 133 women skiers are expected to join the 46^th Golden Fox meet from 28 countries around the globe with Slovenia having 8 representatives. The World Cup giant slalom will take place on January 16 followed by the slalom race on January 17. The first run is planned to start at 11 AM, while thee second run at 2 PM. Sunday’s slalom runs are scheduled for 9.15 AM as well as 12.15 PM.

The said event will feature Slovenia’s best skiers including Tina Maze, the champion in the giant slalom at the Golden Fox last year. She will join together with Ana Drev, Marusa Ferk, Sara Globocnik, Katja Jazbec, Ilka Stuhec, Katarina Lavtar and Ula Hafner. An estimated amount of EUR 1.2 million is the budget of this event has which has been constant for the last four years, and the prices of tickets will remain unchanged: EUR 4 for adults and EUR 2 for children. Approximately 300 Slovenian and foreign reporters as well as 3 TV stations will also be covering the said event.