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Customer survey proves ski and snowboarding has recovered from covid says Iglu Ski
What factors are important in resort choices; the appeal of long-haul skiing, and what type of holiday arrangements are preferred, were among the results of an end-of-season survey carried out by Iglu Ski.
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Summer holiday camps for children at Snozone
Snozone is running ski and snowboard school holiday camps during the Summer holidays until the 4 September at its Milton Keynes and Yorkshire snow centres.The camps are available from Monday to Friday and are suitable for children aged 7-15 years. ‘Base Camps’ cater for beginners and ‘All Mountain’ is for children with a bit more experience on the slope. Freshly made food is also available for the Alpine Kitchens.
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Colorado Ski Country announces new record for skier and snowboarder visits
The pandemic may have prevented British skiers and snowboarders travelling to America over the last couple of seasons, but Colorado is making quite a comeback according to recent reports.
Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) announced at its 60th Annual Meeting that skier visits to its 21 member ski resorts increased nearly 8% over last year’s total. Using publicly available information, CSCUSA has estimated a new statewide record of 14.8 million visits. The previous record for visits was set last year when the total was 13.8 million.
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British Snowboarder Mia Brookes’ achievements recognised by Guinness World Records and European Olympic Committee
British Snowboarder Mia Brookes has been officially recognised as the youngest snowboarding world champion in the history of the sport, reports the Guinness World Records organisation.
Mia Brookes pictured earlier in her snowboarding career when she became the Junior World Freestyle Snowboard Champion.
At the age of 16 years 39 days, she won the women’s snowboard slopestyle at the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships in Bakuriani, Georgia, on 27 February 2023.
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Tom sets a new world record by completing the Great Birmingham Run in a pair of ski boots
Running a half marathon is challenging enough, but can you imagine trying to do one in a pair of ski boots?
When Tom Bracey (pictured) decided he wanted to raise funds for the Protect Our Winters campaign he generated interest and sponsorship by ditching his running shoes and donning a pair of boots to compete in the Great Birmingham Run. -
SIGB appoints MCS as new organiser of the annual Slide and OTS winter trade show
The Snowsport Industries of Great Britain (SIGB) has named MCS PR & Event Management as the new organisers of Slide, its annual winter trade show. The next one is being held at the Telford International Centre from 9 – 11 January 2024. -
Three French resorts announce plans to open glaciers for skiing and snowboarding during the summer
The French resort of Tignes has announced that it plans to open for summer skiing and boarding from 17 June to 23 July, 2023.
The Les 2 Alpes glacier. PHOTO: Luka Leroy
The five-week season target is a far cry from the past when the French resort was able to open for snow sports 365 days a year.
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Ski film featuring all-female cast hits the silver screen in London on 30 May
A UK screening of the ski film Nexus: One Is Not Enough is being organised by ALS Ski in support of Protect Our Winters UK and Women of Winter.
The screening will take place on Sunday 30 May 2023 at the Royal Geographical Society in Kensington. Doors open at 6.30pm. -
Big surge in 2023/24 ski and snowboard holiday bookings
Ski tour operators and agents are reporting huge sales increases in advanced bookings for 2023/4.
Specialist ski and snowboard travel agency Skiline, reported a sales increase of 73% year on year during January 2023.
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Crystal ski offers free child places on 2023/24 ski and snowboard holidays
Crystal Ski is offering hundreds of free child places for winter 2023/24 holidays in many European ski resorts.
There is one free child place available for every two adults, so one child can stay free of charge in a room or apartment with two full-paying adults. -
Have you heard the one about the comedy show in the snow…?
Nick Dalton has a laugh at this season’s Altitude comedy festival in Mayrhofen
“I snowboard so slow it’s impossible to injure myself – I got passed by a glacier,” chortles Andrew Maxwell, Irish, big bearded and wearing lederhosen.
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Plan ahead for 2023/24 School holiday breaks advises Oxford Ski Company
For winter 2023/4 Oxford Ski Company is highlighting some catered chalets with availability for Christmas, New Year and February half-term from a portfolio of 750+catered and self-catered properties.
The first recommendation is Christmas at Chalet La Fenice in Cervinia, Italy. La Fenice is a luxury chalet sleeping 14+2 with 360-degree views of the Matterhorn. -
Frontier Ski offering 50% off ski and snowboard holidays to Panorama Mountain Resort
North American specialist Frontier Ski is offering a 50% discount on stays at British Columbia’s Panorama Mountain Resort for 2023/24.
The offer includes a further 40% off transfers (a total saving of £1,200pp), and applies to accommodation at Peaks Lodge, Taynton Lodge, Panorama Springs and Summit Lodge. -
Early birds save money on 2023/24 ski and snowboard holidays with VIP SKI
VIP SKI, a luxury chalet operator in the French Alps, is encouraging guests to book now to lock in the best rates for winter 2023/2024 before costs rise. The best prices can be guarateed with a deposit of 25%. Families are strongly advised to book for the school holidays for next season now.
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Skiweekends launches 2023/24 season with free ski and snowboard hire – but don’t miss the deadline
Short break specialist Skiweekends has launched its chalet programme for Winter 2023/24.
Chalets in Avoriaz, Morzine or Courchevel in the French Alps are available for three, four, or seven nights next season. -
Sustainability is key to Ski Beat’s 2023/24 ski and snowboard holidays
Ski Beat, the package operator of catered chalet holidays to France, has launched its 37th ski season featuring ski holidays in almost 50 chalets in snow-sure resorts in the French Alps.
These include Les Arcs, la Plagne, La Rosiere, la Tania, Val d’Isere, Val Thorens, Courchevel le Praz and all holidays between December 2023 and April 2024 are inclusive of return Gatwick and Manchester flights and transfers. -
Telluride celebrates its 50th anniversary and announces events for 23/24 season
Telluride in Colorado celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the resort’s opening on 15 March with a day of special events which included a free on-mountain event at Gorrono Ranch for anyone with a lift pass.
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Massive snowfalls allow Northstar, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to extend their seasons
Near record-setting snowfall in Northstar California, Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort in the Lake Tahoe region has added additional days to the ski and snowboard season in America.
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Halti and Snowsport England team up in new partnership
Outdoor clothing company Halti and Snowsports England have announced a partnership which will see coaches and staff wearing the Juonto M/W DX jacket, Trusty M/W DX pant, Streams Layer Jacket and Olas XCT Jacket.
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Courmayeur Mont Blanc’s hosts special Family Easter Ski Week
Courmayeur in the Italian Alps is hosting a Family Easter Ski Week from 26 March to 2 April 2023 for children aged four to 13 years old.
The resort has partnered with Momentum Ski and UK-based children’s events company Archy Events to create a week-long programme based at the Hotel Pavillon, a family-run hotel situated in the village. The programme includes ski school and kids’ club and there is a large swimming pool and spa. Courmayeur is ideal for skiers and non-skiers with a wide range of activities, such as snowshoeing and fat biking.
