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‘Growing concerns’ surrounding mental health prompts historic ski area to change its name
An historic Vermont ski area, whose name has raised concerns over mental health, is to be rebranded – although a new name has not yet been decided.
Suicide Six ski area announced it will be ‘retiring’ its current name this summer. A spokesperson said: “Our resort team embraces the increasing awareness surrounding mental health and shares the growing concerns about the insensitive nature of the historical name. -
Crystal Ski Holidays ‘ 2-4-1 lift pass offer can save you up to £300
Crystal Ski is offering skiers and snowboarders the chance to save up to £300 per booking on their winter holiday this season through a 2-4-1 lift pass deal.
The offer, available until Tuesday 2 August, applies to all European ski package holiday bookings travelling until April 2023.
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Eddie the Eagle flies in to sample Devon’s first ever endless ski slope
Eddie ‘the Eagle’ Edwards officially opened the new Tarka Leisure Centre in Barnstaple which includes Devon’s first endless ski slope for indoor skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing.
Eddie takes a run on the endless ski slope
Eddie, who became a popular celebrity after his efforts at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, cut the ribbon at a recent special opening ceremony alongside the Levelling Up Minister Neil O’Brien MP, and then headed straight for the ‘endless’ ski slope, to try it out.
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British Alpine Squad for 2022/23 season named
GB Snowsport has confirmed the 42-athlete Alpine squad which will represent Britain for the 2022/23 season, with Charlie Guest, Billy Major, Charlie Raposo, Dave Ryding, Laurie Taylor, and Alex Tilley all once again named in the nation’s World Cup squad.
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Teams challenged to compete for the 3 Valley Rally Cup as part of youth charity’s 20th anniversary celebrations
To celebrate the charity’s 20th Anniversary, Switch180 is putting on a special event to raise funds for its Snow Camp programme. The youth charity, which provides life changing services to young people claims the 3 Valley Rally will be its biggest, most exciting, and most ambitious alpine event yet.
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New signs put cycling on the map in Chamonix Valley
Classic and electric mountain bike enthusiasts can explore the Chamonix Valley with more confidence this summer following the introduction of new signage and a dedicated bike map which can be picked up from all the tourist offices in the area
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Take a voyage of discovery through all the activities on offer in Arc 1950 this summer
Mountain lovers can choose between eight weeks of action-packed activities when Arc 1950 opens for the summer on 2 July 2022.Each week, guests booking at least five nights’ accommodation in the French Alpine resort can enjoy three free activities from a list of 12 ‘Wellness’, ‘Discovery’ and ‘Skills’ activities including fitness, zumba, aquabike, trail running, a half-day hike, an introductory mountain biking session for 8–12-year-olds, or an introduction to archery. Arc 1950 is also offering an introduction to Biathlon and Nature Orienteering activity sessions.
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The exciting story of Franz Klammer’s dramatic and historic 1976 Olympic gold medal winning run captured in a new movie
by Skier & Snowboarder editor Frank ‘Scoop’ Baldwin
Back in November 2009, I was invited to interview Austrian ski legend Franz Klammer in front of a large audience during a weekend organised by Inghams in Warwickshire to celebrate the company’s 75th anniversary.
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Travelski Express asks customers for feedback to enable it to offer an even better service this season
The tour operator Travelski Express will again be running its direct Eurostar train service from London to the French Alps this coming season.
Available as part of a Travelski Express package, the service will be running weekly with the first train due to depart on 17 December 2022 with the final return on the 15 April 2023. Packages are now on sale. -
Queen awards MBEs to Beijing Paralympic gold medal winning brothers
Skiing brothers Neil and Andrew Simpson from Banchory in Scotland have been made MBEs in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee birthday honours list.
Gold medallists Neil and Andrew Simpson pictured at the Beijing Paralympics after their gold medal winning run
The pair became the first male Team GB skiers to win gold when they triumphed in the Super-G during the winter Paralympics 2022 in Beijing
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Snozone wins top award for Best Sporting Venue for the third time
Snozone won the ‘Best Sporting Venue’ category at the School Travel Awards for the third time at a recent ceremony held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.
Members of the Snozone team pictured receiving their Best Sporting Venue accolade at the School Travel Awards
This is the sixth time Snozone has been in the finals and this year it was up against The London Stadium, Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, Silverstone Interactive Museum Northamptonshire, Twickenham Stadium and World Rugby Museum and UK Sailing Academy Isle of Wight.
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Snowsport England provides more opportunities through cross discipline development programme
Snowsport England has launched a new domestic cross discipline pathway which will begin this summer (2022).
The new programmes, supported by GB Snowsport, will build on the success of the current ‘Futures’ Park & Pipe project. They will encourage increased participation in moguls and ski cross, and create further opportunities for athletes looking to develop skills that are applicable to multiple disciplines. -
Kitzbühel gondola named in honour of Dave ‘the Rocket’ Ryding
The famous Austrian ski resort of Kitzbühel has named a gondola cabin on the Hahnenkamm-Bahn lift after British skier Dave Ryding – an honour bestowed on all winners of the famous race down through the years. -
Ryanair to fly back into Klagenfurt airport making Austrian and Slovenian resorts more accessible
There will be more ways for British skiers and snowboarder to reach the resorts in southern Austria this coming season following an announcement by Ryanair that the airline is to reintroduce flights to Klagenfurt airport in Carinthia.
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Plan for UK’s biggest ever snow centre hits the buffers, but alternative scaled down eco-friendly leisure complex is still a possibility
The long running story surrounding plans to build the UK’s largest indoor snow centre in a former quarry in Great Blakenham, Suffolk, has seen more twists and turns than a soap opera plot over the last couple of decades.
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Get back to nature this summer in Livigno
The winter season may be over but the Italian resort of Livigno opens for the summer on 11 June with a whole host of activities to suit individuals, groups and families, whether you are looking for competitive activities or simply fresh air, long walks and enjoyable picnics in the beautiful mountains surrounded by nature.
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Get away to a remote Alpine retreat with no mobile phone signal – just one of the eco attractions in SalzburgerLand this summer
Alpine areas are now committed to reducing the carbon footprint left by tourists, and visitors to the Austrian province of SalzburgerLand this summer can learn more about playing their part.
SalzburgerLand’s unspoilt landscapes make an inspiring backdrop to the fascinating old city of Salzburg, with all the elements of classic Alpine scenery – snow-capped peaks, ancient forests and spring-fed lakes and streams with water clear enough to drink. -
London Ski & Snowboard Festival returns to Battersea Park in October
The London Ski & Snowboard Festival is making a return to Battersea Park from 27 – 30 October, and Smart Group, the new organisers, claim it is going to be bigger and better than ever.The four-day festival will have a host of ski and snowboard related exhibitors as well as an entertainment programme which includes Team GB athletes, après ski, performances from professional ski and snowboard athletes on a 140ft ski jump, a practice slope, and a torchlit toboggan race.
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Italian ski areas set to welcome runners and cyclists for some summer fun
Keen runners and cyclists can choose between four events taking place in Val Gardena this summer.
The Italian resort, which is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has three main villages – Ortisei (1,236 m), Santa Cristina (1,428 m) and Selva di Val Gardena (1,563 m) – in the heart of the Dolomites. Between them they offer more than 600km of bike trails.
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Les Arcs extends its summer season and there’s even more attractions
The Alpine resort of Les Arcs is already a popular spring and summer time destination for mountain bikers and families who like to stay active and this year there are even more attractions including a a high-altitude zip wire, a new children’s bushwhack walk and a slackline course with UCPA.
