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Rare vintage ski and winter sports posters set to make tens of thousands of dollars at Swann Auction Galleries
Vintage ski posters are always popular with skiers and snowboarders – and you have the chance to make a bid for a selection of rare examples when they go under the hammer at Swann Auction Galleries on Thursday (13 February).
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Bathing snow monkeys and spiritual traditions are just some of the attractions to skiing in Japan – and the waist deep powder of course!
Skiing in Japan has been on the radar of dedicated powder skiers and snowboarders for a number of years. Lisa Young went to sample Hakuba and Naeba
The snow that falls upon Japan’s resorts has to be some of the best in the world. It is light, dry and very often chest deep. With a season that lasts from December to May, snow addicts are going the extra distance to try out the near-perfect conditions.
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All in one – and one for all
by Fashion Editor Clare Meaney
Call them what you may – a one-piece ski suit, a onesie, an all-in-one, a powder suit or quite simply a ski suit.
They were all the rage in the 1980’s, but lost their appeal for a while as skiers and snowboarders started to favour the separate ski jackets and trousers or sallopettes.
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Schladming opens new 10-seater gondola – maximum comfort for skiers and state-of-the-art technology
The Austrian ski resort, Schladming-Dachstein in Styria, has opened a new 10-seater gondola replacing the old six-seater lift on the Planai ski area.
The new gondola can transport up to 3,800 people per hour – increase of over 70% (capacity of previous gondola was 2,200ph) – which means that waiting times for winter sport enthusiasts are a thing of the past. -
‘Retro-tastic’ fashion available through Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports
A women’s outfit from Henri Duvillard
The Skier & Snowboarder magazine caught up with Dave Whitlow, probably one of the longest standing and highest regarded ski clothing buyers in the industry, to find out what look we can expect to see on the slopes this season.
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Schöffel Ski Wear – sophistication and quality borne out of 50 years of experience
For the past decade, Schöffel has been the official supplier of kit to the Austrian ski team and while a lycra one-piece probably isn’t the fashion statement you’re wanting to debut on the slopes this season, it’s reassuring to know that the fit, comfort and technology included in the elite kit, filters down into their consumer range each season. -
Oneskee fashion designers look to the future after attracting £250,000 investment
Snow sports brand Oneskee has secured a £250,000 funding boost which will help fund the company’s exciting plans for 2020 and beyond.Oneskee received the investment from venture capital firm Midven in a deal that will allow the clothing firm to grow its distribution network. It will also see a range of new products launched like some of the examples featured here.
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Free transfers from Klagenfurt Airport in Austria to your ski hotel – saving up to €200
Klagenfurt Airport, Easyjet and two of the leading ski resorts in southern Austria have joined and have come up with a money saving offer for skiers and snowboarders who want to make a low-cost fast trip to the Alps this winter.
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Peak Retreats voted Best Ski Company by national newspaper readers
Peak Retreats (peakretreats.co.uk; 023 9283 9310) was named Best Ski Company at the recent Telegraph Travel Awards. The annual accolades are decided by votes from Telegraph readers.
Peak Retreats’ PR, Social Media and Marketing Executive Hannah Jones accepts the Best Ski Company award from Head of Telegraph Travel Claire Irvin (right) and Environmentalist and Telegraph Columnist Benedict Allen (left).
Xavier Schouller, one of the two founders of Peak Retreats, said: “We are delighted to be named Best Ski Company. To receive recognition from Telegraph readers themselves in this way is particularly gratifying. We pride ourselves on finding traditional resorts away from the crowds yet with access to brilliant skiing and it’s fantastic to see that this resonates with Telegraph readers too. I’m extremely proud of our team at Peak Retreats, and their passion for sharing this love of discovering the real French Alps with our clients.’
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Skiing Around The World with a ski bum – two books every skier should have in their library
Skiing Around The World – Volume 1 by self confessed ski-bum Jimmy Petterson came out 14 years ago. Now it’s been reprinted and is on sale along with the even bigger Skiing Around The World – Volume 2. Skier & Snowboarder magazine News Editor Patrick Thorne compares the old and the new and explains why these are two books every skier should have in their library.
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Free ski lessons, ski pass and equipment on special day in Trentino resorts
Trentino, the region of northern Italy that stretches from Lake Garda up into the Dolomites mountains, becomes a winter wonderland during the ski season with several ski resorts offering hundreds of kilometres of piste for beginners through to experts.
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Lidl’s limited edition ski and snowboard gear in store now
by Fashion Editor Clare Meaney
If you are looking to kit the family – or even yourself – out on a budget, then Lidl could offer you a solution. The discount supermarket chain has dipped its toe into the ski market in past years and this season the store has again come up with a range of exclusively designed ski wear.
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Kjus – Made by athletes, for athletes
by Fashion Editor Clare MeaneyDon’t be put off by the headline. You don’t have to be a high end athlete to wear Kjus clothing, but dressing like an athlete does go a long way to making you feel – and therefore ski and snowboard – like an athlete.
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The Alpina Gstaad – a luxury hotel with a conscience
Even guests who regularly experience 5-star service cannot fail to be impressed by the attention to detail at The Alpina Gstaad, and LISA YOUNG was surprised and heartened to discover the family that runs the luxury hotel in Switzerland also supports companies, artists and talents engaged in social and sustainable activities in the developing world
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Ski and board deals now available with Balkan Holidays
Did you know you can save over 40% off a ski trip with Balkan this winter?Choose from six UK airports, and three ski countries.
Late deals are available online now.Prices include flight, transfer, accommodation and reps’ service. Balkan Holidays message is ‘We make skiing easy!’
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Wild Ski Weekend, Cairngorms – 13-15 March 2020
Join the Scottish backcountry scene this winter. Put the 13-15 March in your diary and get yourself up to the Wild Ski weekend at Glenmore Lodge, Scotland’s Outdoor Centre.From the Lodge’s base at the foot of the mighty Cairngorm plateau spend two days exploring the classic tours, descents and gullies of the Northern Cairngorms, into one of the biggest ski wildernesses in Scotland.
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Active Snowsports has everything you need online and in store
Situated at Suffolk Ski Centre in Bourne Hill, Ipswich (IP2 8NQ), Active Snowsports is a stockist of some of the world’s leading brands in hardware and accessories.The store offers everything from custom boot fits, equipment servicing, clothing, plus all your essential snow accessories.
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Experience a magical Christmas in Samoëns
The charming village of Samoëns in the Grand Massif area in the French Alps is a picture-perfect destination to spend time with the family over Christmas. The resort has a tranquil family-friendly feel, with a pretty village centre.
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The world’s first-ever bed, breakfast and abseil package
I have just had the pleasure of meeting Abigail Tan, the CEO of U.K., Europe and North America for St Giles Hotels – writes Skier & Snowboarder editor Frank ‘Scoop’ Baldwin.
OFFICE CHAT: Abigail and Frank in front of her Whistler art
We met at St Giles Hotel in London to talk about her love for skiing (look out for a future My Perfect Day feature on Abigail) and as you can see from the photo here, she even has a special piece of art from Whistler in Canada on her office wall.
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London Ski and Snowboard Festival makes a splash at Battersea Park
Visitors to this year’s Telegraph London Ski & Snowboard Festival at Battersea Park (24 – 27 October) had to brave torrential rain to get to the show on the first day.The wet weather was particularly unwelcome for the exhibitors and other attractions which were outside the main hall, known as Battersea Evolution.