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Cortina prepares to open for skiing and snowboarding on 28 November
New lifts will be among the improvements skiers and snowboarders will find in Cortina d’Ampezzo this season. The famous Italian resort in te Dolomites will open its lift system on 28 November 2020 and the last ski area on its piste map to close will be the Faloria on 5 May 2021, making once more Cortina the destination with the longest ski season in the Dolomites.
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Michelin-starred chefs to serve up a host of tasty treats in Alta Badia this season
Skiers and snowboarders who love to visit Italy’s Alta Badia region during one of its food festivals, or just simply for great meals on the slopes, will be pleased to hear they are still on the menu this season with all the necessary measures needed to meet covid requirements.
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COVID NEWS: Crystal offers free cover as part of new holiday promise
Crystal Ski Holidays is aiming to give skiers and snowboarders added protection with a new covid cover to be used alongside normal travel insurance. The offer is available to all customers travelling on any its ski holidays between 12 December 2020 and 18 April 2021 and applies to all new and existing bookings.
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SKI DRIVE: Covid chill’ gives motoring to the mountains a boost
Motoring expert STEVE LOADER takes us on a journey through the advantages of driving yourself to the Alps
They say it’s an ill wind that doesn’t blow somebody some good and ski drive holidays may gain from the chilly blast of Covid.
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Dare 2b races towards the new season after teaming up with Formula 1 champion Jenson Button
Formula 1 champion Jenson Button has been named as the new face of the AW20 menswear range from multi-sports brand Dare 2bButton is fronting their new men’s winter lifestyle, ski, active and mountain ranges and brings his thrill-seeking, adrenaline-chasing spirit to the collection.
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Alpine Ski World Cup to start a week early
After last winter’s competitions finished early due to pandemic lockdowns, the FIS has announced that the 2020-21 Alpine World Cup will be starting a week earlier than originally planned.
PHOTO: pxhere
The opening races on the glacier above Solden in Austria will take place on the 17-18 October instead of the originally planned dates of 24-25 October.
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Japanese ski resorts aim to reassure visitors they will be safe from the covid pandemic
Japan has been growing in popularity with skiers and snowboarders over the last few seasons. If you are thinking of heading for the snow in the land of the rising sun as an alternative destination during the Covid-19 pandemic, here is some of the latest news from the Hokkaido region:
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Ischgl to provide free buffs for people to use as face masks – but popular top of the mountain concerts put on hold
Ischgl is taking action to safeguard the health and safety of skiers, boarders, employees and locals in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic.
As the Tirolean ski resort gears up for the winter season – which starts on November 26 – the decision makers in the Paznaun-Ischgl valley have devised a comprehensive package of measures including C-19 testing for locals and visitors alike. -
Switzerland’s popular Inferno race set to go ahead in January 2021 with a Covid Plan B in place
by Lulu Sheard
The 2021 International Inferno Race in Mürren look set go ahead despite Covid after a recent announcement by the Swiss Government. On 12 August 2020, the government stated that events with more than 1,000 people would be able to resume from the beginning of October.
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La Plagne continues to add to its eco-friendly policies in an effort to preserve the mountains for future generations
by Lulu Sheard
With climate change at the forefront of many people’s minds, resorts are reacting to calls for them to become more eco-friendly. The large La Plagne ski area in France, for example, is introducing more measures to protect its Alpine landscape and reduce its environmental impact.
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Squaw Valley in California to change name because of ‘derogatory and offensive’ term
The Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows ski area in North Lake Tahoe, California, has announced it is looking for a new name after deciding it is time to drop ‘squaw’ as the resort’s owners believe it is a derogatory and offensive term.
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Ben’s Bus freezes prices, adds Covid safety measures, better refund terms, plus more airport transfer routes for 2020/21
by Lulu Sheard
Ben’s Bus, the airport transfer service to resorts throughout the French alps, has now opened bookings for this season’s services to and from Geneva, Grenoble and Lyon Airports. The company will continue to run all their routes for the coming winter season, with added safety measures such as restricted numbers travelling on each bus and regular cleaning of the interiors.
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Japan’s first Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Higashiyama Niseko Village, opens this winter
by Lulu Sheard
British Skiers’ and snowboarders’ will be hoping Covid travel restrictions to Japan will be eased by this winter so they are able to enjoy the country’s legendary powder snow, plus its interesting culture and cuisine.
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Chamonix lifts up and running with new safety and hygiene measures in place – and there are free activities for visitors
by Lulu Sheard
Skiers and snowboarders have had some encouraging news from Chamonix for the coming season when the resort announced that several lifts in the French ski resort have opened again for the summer after being closed due to Covid. -
Chalet Artemis in St Anton redesigned with a fresh look for the winter
by Lulu Sheard
Chalet Artemis, one of the most luxurious chalets in the Austrian resort of St. Anton, has been completely redesigned by luxury travel entrepreneur Andrew Dunn.
Having launched Scott Dunn in 1986, Andrew has become known for elevating the ski holiday experience with first-class personal service and premium accommodation. Built as his personal chalet, Chalet Artemis was designed using his in-depth knowledge from over 30 years in the business. -
Bramble Ski opens spectacular new chalets in Lech
by Lulu Sheard
Bramble Ski has added three elegant chalets in the heart of Lech in Austria to its list of luxury accommodation this season. The stylish chalets, situated a stone’s throw from the Schlosskopf piste and chairlift.
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The National Snow Show provides a new home for skiers, snowboarders, and the UK’s wintersports trade
by Lulu Sheard
A new wintersports show is being organised at the Birmingham NEC next year. The National Snow Show is taking place on the 23-24 October 2021, and will bring together skiers, snowboarders and the ski trade for a weekend of presentations, workshops, brand and retail exhibitors, entertainment and parties, alongside some of the biggest names in Snowsports.
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Kulm Hotel St. Moritz and Valmont unite to create a unique Swiss winter spa experience
by Lulu Sheard
The Kulm Hotel St. Moritz and luxury skin brand Valmont have joined forces to offer unparalleled spa experiences in the heart of the Engadine resort in Switzerland.
Their new program includes ‘Escape to the Summit’ a unique treatment that specifically targets guests’ needs during their winter trip in the mountains. -
Covid fails to dampen skiers’ and snowboarders’ spirits when it comes to planning holidays for the upcoming winter season
by Lulu Sheard
The majority of skiers and snowboarders still intend to go skiing this season, despite the current number of confirmed bookings for 20/21 being relatively low so far, according to surveys carried out by various wintersports organisations.
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Peak Retreats expands its 2020/21 winter programme in the French Alps – a whole range of new apartments to choose from
by Lulu Sheard
Award winning French Alps specialist Peak Retreats has announced it is offering new accommodation and going to new resorts this season. The improved winter program includes additions in Les Sybelles, the fourth largest ski area in the Alps, Les Deux Alpes, La Rosière, and the Jura Mountains.