Val d’Isère’s Slopes Set To Open After Fresh Snowfall
After a fresh dump of snow, with 50cm at altitude and 26cm in the village, Val d’Isère has announced that its slopes will open for skiers and snowboarders to enjoy from Saturday 30 November 2024.
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Early openings as snow falls at Vail Resorts’ Northern Hemisphere resorts
Last week, snow fell across all regions of Vail Resorts’ Northern Hemisphere resort operations, bringing with it the start to winter and the 2024/25 ski season.Nowhere was this more exciting than at Whistler Blackcomb, where nearly 90 inches of snow (228cm) has fallen since 1 November, leading to an early opening on 21 November.
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Award win for Disability Snowsport UK
Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK) have been honoured with the prestigious Every Body Moves powered by Toyota ‘Club of the Month Award’ from ParalympicsGB.
The award celebrates DSUK’s outstanding and ongoing work to make participation in the exhilarating world of snowsports more accessible and inclusive to the disabled community throughout the UK.
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Travel to the French Alps by train this February half-term
Award-winning French Alps ski specialist, Peak Retreats, has launched a selection of February half-term ski holidays by train via Paris. The holidays, for the week commencing 15/02/2025, are on sale now and include travel by train to a choice of resorts and accommodation that are all easily reachable by rail.
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Winter Adaptive Sports First at Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler
PHOTO: Invictus Games © Jeremy Allen
Taking place from 8-16 February 2025, the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, in British Columbia, Canada, will feature more than 500 competitors from up to 25 nations.
Winter sports will be featured for the first time ever and include Alpine skiing and snowboarding, Nordic skiing and biathlon, skeleton, and wheelchair curling, in addition to the core Invictus Games sports of indoor rowing, sitting volleyball, swimming, wheelchair rugby and wheelchair basketball.
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Beginner-friendly ski destinations guide
Skiing is one of the most exhilarating winter sports, but choosing the right destination as a beginner can make all the difference. For first-timers and those looking to build their confidence on the slopes, finding the right mix of gentle terrain, quality instruction, and a welcoming atmosphere is key.
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Savings to be made on trips to North America says Tour Operator
Skiing in North America has an unjust reputation for being expensive based on high in-season prices for lift tickets and accommodation, say Ski Safari. But savvy skiers and snowboarders who book before December can save over £2,500pp on a 10-night holiday and can ski for as little as £32 per day. Ski Safari has run the numbers to find the biggest savings across North American resorts.
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Win a ski holiday for 4 people to Pila worth over £1,600
Interski are doing it again… they’re giving away an incredible ski holiday for up to four people! This year’s prize is for a short break to ski in Pila in Italy’s incredible Aosta Valley. This amazing ski holiday includes: -
SkiWeekends launch new winter holidays
SkiWeekends, the short and flexible break specialist skiing operator, has launched a number of new programmes for the 2024-25 winter season following its new website launch with a built in booking system. Holidays will also include a return airport transfer built into the price this season.
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New Toe in the Snow beginners’ ski holidays
As part of its initiative to Get Brits Skiing, Ski Beat has introduced two new Toe in the Snow beginners’ weeks for rusty or first-time skiers. Ski Beat’s Laura Hazell explains: “Skiing is often shrouded in mystery for those who didn’t take family ski holidays as children. Around 1.5 million Brits ski annually, but the number could be much higher. -
Big Winter Prize Draw to raise funds for charity
The UK’s leading adaptive ski and snowboard charity, Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK), have launched ‘The Big Winter Prize Draw’, as the charity seek to raise essential funds to support grass roots skiing and snowboarding for children and adults with disabilities.
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Free Private Lessons in Norway on offer with Ski Safari
Ski Safari is convinced that Norway is the best place to progress your skiing and snowboarding and that private lessons are the right way to do it. So they’ve teamed up with three Norwegian resorts – Gausta, Myrkdalen and Voss – to offer free private lessons in January 2025.
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Vialattea set to open for its longest season to date
Vialattea, one of Europe’s largest and most renowned Italian-French ski resorts, has announced its plans for the 2024/25 ski season – which is set to be the destination’s longest one to date. Set to open on Friday 6 December, the season at will run through to Sunday 13 April 2025. -
Exciting Les 2 Alpes upgrades – get to the glacier in half the time…
With the largest skiable glacier in Europe, Les 2 Alpes is world-renowned and a much-loved destination for British skiers, with many returning season after season.
Situated in Isère, France’s third largest mountain destination, Les 2 Alpes is a friendly ski resort with a fantastic range of bars and restaurants for all ages.
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Subscribe for your chance to win a catered Ski Beat chalet holiday for two to France worth over £2,000!
Plus a second lucky winner will receive a pair of 3D ski poles and gloves worth £240 from Leki.Sign up to receive our monthly email alerts – giving you the latest news, offers, discounts and updates on all things skiing and snowboarding throughout the season and beyond – for the chance to be entered in a prize draw to win a holiday to France worth over £2,000.
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Artist’s series of adaptive snowsports designs raising funds for DSUK
An artist who found herself locked down in the snowy mountains of Japan during the pandemic is now selling a series of bespoke adaptive snowsport designs with 100% of proceeds going directly to Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK). -
Stay warm on the slopes with HeatPerformance®
For passionate skiers and snowboarders, staying warm and comfortable is crucial. Whether you’re carving through fresh powder or flying down steep slopes, the right gear can make the difference between an epic day and an uncomfortable one.
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Read our latest edition online now!
The Winter Issue of Skier and Snowboarder is out now…As a new season dawns, in our latest magazine we take a look back at events that shaped the history of skiing and its resorts, from the first Winter Olympics in Chamonix and how war saw Ski Cooper nurture the state’s early ski industry, to literary links that helped bring Davos to the world’s attention and The Beatles’ impact on Obertauern – as well as seeing what the resorts have to offer for this season’s skiers.
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Catered vs self-catered chalets – which is best for you?
If you are planning your next ski holiday, one of the most significant decisions you’ll face is whether to opt for a catered chalet or a self-catered one. Both options have their unique benefits and can significantly influence the quality of your holiday. -
Where to spend a White Christmas in the Alps
Ski Beat rounds up its pick of places to head to for some great skiing as well as festive cheer…
La Rosiere 1850, an Alpine wonderland with Santa’s `Magic of Christmas’
Join in the Magic of Christmas in La Rosiere 1850, high in the French Alps, where Santa will arrive in the days before Christmas in a festive parade, before leading families to the heart of the festively lit Chemin de la Forêt.
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Val d’Isère’s Slopes Set To Open After Fresh Snowfall
27th November 2024
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Early openings as snow falls at Vail Resorts’ Northern Hemisphere resorts
26th November 2024
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Award win for Disability Snowsport UK
21st November 2024
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Travel to the French Alps by train this February half-term
19th November 2024
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Winter Adaptive Sports First at Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler
14th November 2024
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Savings to be made on trips to North America says Tour Operator
8th November 2024
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31st October 2024
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Free Private Lessons in Norway on offer with Ski Safari
24th October 2024
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Subscribe for your chance to win a catered Ski Beat chalet holiday for two to France worth over £2,000!
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Artist’s series of adaptive snowsports designs raising funds for DSUK
15th October 2024
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