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An amazing avalanche rescue in Val d’Isere – thanks to a ‘Wolfhound’ and a mobile phone

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Clonazepam 2Mg For Sale John Yates-Smith of YSE Ski Chalet Holidays reports from Val d’Isere: “We mentioned yesterday (28 Jan 2021) that all of the footpaths around Val d’Isère were closed for avalanche danger. Not everybody realised that this included the Chemin des Coves (though the English name, the Avalanche Path, would have given a hint). read more

Major ski companies suspend all holidays until 2 April

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https://www.wefairplay.org/2025/03/11/8iuiokg4udd Inghams, Ski Total and Flexiski holidays have now been suspended until 2 April which means customers of these companies will only have around two weeks in which to go skiing at the end of the season – and that’s depends on many ski resorts opening their lifts and UK travel restrictions being lifted by then. read more

Graham Bell prepares for his first Dancing On Ice performance with a stand in partner

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https://www.varesewedding.com/8rnpcau5 Ski Sunday presenter Graham Bell’s short time on the ITV show Dancing on Ice has already been dramatic.

The former British racer’s professional skating partner, Yebin Mok, suffered a terrible injury to her leg during training which has put her out of action for at least three weeks. read more

Fire destroys museum full of rare and historic vehicles in Austrian ski resort

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https://www.salernoformazione.com/x2rvifa The Top Mountain Motorcycle Museum in the Austrian ski resort of Hochgurgl, which contained hundreds of historic and rare motorbikes, plus other vehicles, has been destroyed by fire.

https://ottawaphotographer.com/230sj8vy The museum, located at The Crosspoint on the Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road that links Austria to Italy, was a popular attraction for skiers and snowboarders in the winter season and the 100,000-plus motorcyclists who ride the route from Tirol’s Ötztal Valley to Italy’s South Tyrol in the summer, with many stopping to visit the museum. read more

COVID LATEST: Updated 14 January 2021 – Some resorts still open but most remain out of reach of Brits for the time being

Rupert Longsdon, the CEO and founder of Oxford Ski, has provided an update on skiing and snowboarding in popular destinations:

https://www.plantillaslago.com/bssm55md4 Switzerland – Most resorts are open but can vary based on the Canton area, but with key resorts including Zermatt and Verbier operating, there’s plenty of piste to please even the most avid skier. Whilst most restaurants are only able to offer a take-away service, hotel restaurants and catered chalets continue to deliver first class experiences to guests staying with them. read more

Le Ski joins growing list of ski companies which are writing off the 20/21 season

Ski chalet specialist Le Ski has joined the list of companies which have announced they are cancelling all holidays for the rest of the 20/21 season.

The announcement comes in the same week that Hotelplan, the umbrella company for Inghams, Total Ski, and Flexiski, also announced they were cancelling all ski and snowboard holidays until the end of February (see story by Ambien Cr Generic Online CLICKING HERE). read more

Inghams, Ski Total, and Flexiski holidays suspended until the end of February

Hotelplan, the umbrella company for Inghams, Ski Total, and Flexiski, has suspended all of its ski and snowboard holidays until 27 February 2021.

It follows a previous announcement in November when the company told its customers that it was cutting the number of ski and snowboard holidays it’s ski companies were offering this season by reducing the number of ski chalets and chalet hotels on offer. read more

British skiers and snowboarders have to sit and watch as nearly 30 European ski nations open their ski resorts over Christmas

At the last count an estimated 27 European nations will be open for skiing of some kind during the festive period – but the situation is very complicated and with restrictions already in place, and the latest news that many countries are banning visitors from the UK because of the new strain of covid, it is unlikely that British skiers and snowboarders will be able to go to the mountains for Christmas or New Year. read more

Record breaker – Chill Factore snowsports instructor Callum Mackenzie sets new up and down indoor record

The UK’s longest indoor snow slope, Chill Factore in Manchester, was the scene of another world record on Tuesday (15 December 2020). Snowsports instructor Callum Mackenzie completed his attempt at recording the ‘Greatest Vertical Distance Skied Up and Downhill in 24 Hours (indoors)’ which saw the 26 year-old having to climb up the 180m indoor slope 200 times, totalling a vertical height of 12km. read more

BOOK STORE: Four great reads for skiers and snowboarders

Looking for a good book to read? Here are some fact and fiction books that summon up the atmosphere of snow-covered mountains

https://www.andrewlhicksjrfoundation.org/uncategorized/4a6y1aec0d4 The Man Behind the Maps – James Niehues

https://www.onoranzefunebriurbino.com/tm5ax38v4 The Chalet – Catherine Cooper

https://ballymenachamber.co.uk/?p=i6fnml5ovc Ultimate Skiing Adventures – Alf Alderson read more

Inferno races in Murren cancelled because of covid restrictions

The popular Inferno Downhill and Cross Country ski races in Switzerland, which are open to all comers and attracts entrants from all over the world, have been cancelled this season because of Covid.

The 78th International Inferno Races in Murren were to take place from 20 – 23 January 2021 but the restrictions on major events put in place by the authorities due to the pandemic means the races cannot be held. read more

Alpine Elements blames covid after it announces the company is in administration

Another ski holiday specialist appears to have been sunk by covid. London-based Alpine Elements announced in a letter to clients that it has gone into administration as of the 8 December 2020.

There is no announcement on its website or Facebook page yet but the letter from director James Hardiman, outlining the situation, states: “I am deeply sorry for this outcome, but it has been without question one of the hardest decisions I have had to make in 23 years of running the company. read more

Donate your winter clothing to the homeless and you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a pair of goggles

Specialist ski tour operator Erna Low has come up with a plan to find a new home for some of your clothes which will help keep someone warm this winter – and could win you a prize.

To help the homeless community stay warm as winter temperatures start to dip, Erna Low is encouraging people to donate any good quality, used winter clothing that they no longer need. read more



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