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Ski and snowboard news, holidays, tips, information and gossip.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 95 )
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The Solutions Room - a Unique Way to Find Your Next Alpine Holiday!
The big hits in music of 1999 were from newcomers Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Eminem. The big hit to appear in the ski world that year was the... Read more
Posted on 19 October 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SNOW, SPORTS -
September Snow in Colorado
Thanks to Helen of Chalets USA for this update on Colorado resorts - winter will be here before we know it! "It’s snowing in Colorado USA – September 2012! Read more
Posted on 27 September 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SNOW, SPORTS -
Pre-season Fitness Tips and Exercises for Better Skiing b...
Pre-season fitness tips and exercises for better skiing by ski guru and elite instructor Mark Gear. There is no better physical training for skiing than skiing... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SNOW, SPORTS -
Great International Opportunity for Young GB Skier
Fourteen year old ski racer Honor Clissold, from Richmond, has been selected to attend an International Youth Camp which will take place in Schladming Austria... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SNOW, SPORTS -
It's a Heatwave! Why the Alps Are an Awesome Summer Destination
If Olympic excitement has kept you glued to events and you've held off booking a summer break, you might be glad to know that most of Europe will be enjoying a... Read more
Posted on 17 August 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SNOW, SPORTS -
Breckenridge Ski Holidays - Top 5 Things to Love!
We asked Helen of Chalets USA to tell us what's so great about Breckenridge. It didn't take her long to come up with her top 5 reasons to ski there! 1) Ski in,... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SNOW, SPORTS -
Top Ski & Snowboard Fitness Tips
Ok we know it's midsummer - but it's never too early to be thinking about working out for optimum ski fitness! Besides the European glaciers will be opening ver... Read more
Posted on 21 June 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SNOW, SPORTS -
Cycling in the Alps: Galibier, Morzine, Alp D'Huez, Joux Plaine,...
This week we're extremely fortunate to have Mike Booth as guest contributor. Mike owns luxury Chalet Annabelle in Chamonix and runs holidays year round so you... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SNOW, SPORTS -
To Buy Or Not To Buy - Top Tips for What Snow Gear to Buy When
Steve Pangli of Powder N Shine compares and contrasts the merits of buying your own ski equipment. As the spring/summer sun threatens to break through the... Read more
Posted on 24 May 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SNOW, SPORTS -
It Ain't Over.....a Quick Round up of Lift Closing Dates
View from the top of the Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix, this morning. Winter 2011-12 is almost over - although someone should tell the weather gods. Whilst the... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SNOW, SPORTS -
Honor Clissold Retains GB Children's Ski Title with Storming GS Win!
With a gold medal in Giant Slalom, where she was nearly three seconds ahead of the rest of the field, fourteen year old Honor Clissold from Richmond, North... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SNOW, SPORTS -
Enter Our Panda Eyes Photo Contest to Win Super Cool Ray-Bans!
It's one of those tell-tale signs of spring skiing and snowboarding. Suntanned faces with clear, light strips of sunglasses or goggle lines - commonly known as... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SNOW, SPORTS -
Ski Fun - What's on This Spring!
It's been piste to piste sunshine for at least a couple of weeks now across the Alps, although there was a healthy top up of snow earlier this week - as much... Read more
Posted on 22 March 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SNOW, SPORTS -
Tignes Getting Set for the X Games!
Tignes is gearing up to host the third European Winter X Games this week, which takes place from March 14th - 16th. Around 150 world-class athletes will be... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SNOW, SPORTS -
Go Retro in the Portes Du Soleil
If you're heading out with friends to the Portes du Soleil over the next few weeks and are looking for something a bit different, why not take a look at a... Read more
Posted on 04 March 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SNOW, SPORTS -
Prime Time Skiing - Why Learning to Ski Can Be Done at Any Age!
It's great to start skiing at an early age - and as families head to the slopes for the February half term weeks, it's clear that a lot of parents recognise... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SNOW, SPORTS -
Honor Clissold - International Podium Place and off to a Great Start This Season!
We thought we'd just post this update about the diminutive but talented, and extremely fast, Honor Clissold. Now aged 14, Honor went to Andorra as part of the G... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SNOW, SPORTS -
That Was the Month That Was.....
So January has given way to February and the ski season is set to be one of the best ever! Whilst the snow came late - the first weekend in December was when... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SNOW, SPORTS -
In Tartiflette We Trust....
Tartiflette - one of those real wholesome alpine dishes. It up there with a cheese fondue as one of those ski holiday experiences not to miss. Read more
Posted on 11 January 2012 FOOD & DRINK -
Top Powder Skiing Tips from Pro Skier & Coach Mark Gear
Here are a few top tips from the experts for skiing deep powder snow! A two footed platform Aim to push both skis into the snow when intitiating your turns, thi... Read more
Posted on 04 January 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SNOW, SPORTS