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Early openings as snow falls at Vail Resorts’ Northern Hemisphere resorts

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https://ottawaphotographer.com/c9giu34jm Last week, snow fell across all regions of Vail Resorts’ Northern Hemisphere resort operations, bringing with it the start to winter and the 2024/25 ski season.

Nowhere was this more exciting than at Whistler Blackcomb, where nearly 90 inches of snow (228cm) has fallen since 1 November, leading to an early opening on 21 November. read more

Award win for Disability Snowsport UK

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https://hazenfoundation.org/q18s5gci Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK) have been honoured with the prestigious Every Body Moves powered by Toyota ‘Club of the Month Award’ from ParalympicsGB. 

https://www.andrewlhicksjrfoundation.org/uncategorized/3axvpvsexef The award celebrates DSUK’s outstanding and ongoing work to make participation in the exhilarating world of snowsports more accessible and inclusive to the disabled community throughout the UK. read more

Winter Adaptive Sports First at Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler

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https://yourartbeat.net/2025/03/11/cwenpa3jkh Taking place from 8-16 February 2025, the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, in British Columbia, Canada, will feature more than 500 competitors from up to 25 nations.

Winter sports will be featured for the first time ever and include Alpine skiing and snowboarding, Nordic skiing and biathlon, skeleton, and wheelchair curling, in addition to the core Invictus Games sports of indoor rowing, sitting volleyball, swimming, wheelchair rugby and wheelchair basketball. read more

Savings to be made on trips to North America says Tour Operator

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Skiing in North America has an unjust reputation for being expensive based on high in-season prices for lift tickets and accommodation, say Ski Safari. But savvy skiers and snowboarders who book before December can save over £2,500pp on a 10-night holiday and can ski for as little as £32 per day. Ski Safari has run the numbers to find the biggest savings across North American resorts. read more

New Toe in the Snow beginners’ ski holidays

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https://www.infoturismiamoci.com/2025/03/4xpvpk1f3k9 As part of its initiative to Get Brits Skiing, Ski Beat has introduced two new Toe in the Snow beginners’ weeks for rusty or first-time skiers. Ski Beat’s Laura Hazell explains: “Skiing is often shrouded in mystery for those who didn’t take family ski holidays as children. Around 1.5 million Brits ski annually, but the number could be much higher. read more

Exciting Les 2 Alpes upgrades – get to the glacier in half the time…

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With the largest skiable glacier in Europe, Les 2 Alpes is world-renowned and a much-loved destination for British skiers, with many returning season after season.

https://www.varesewedding.com/96t18ke Situated in Isère, France’s third largest mountain destination, Les 2 Alpes is a friendly ski resort with a fantastic range of bars and restaurants for all ages. read more

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https://municion.org/l1uhjdh984o The Winter Issue of Skier and Snowboarder is out now…

As a new season dawns, in our latest magazine we take a look back at events that shaped the history of skiing and its resorts, from the first Winter Olympics in Chamonix and how war saw Ski Cooper nurture the state’s early ski industry, to literary links that helped bring Davos to the world’s attention and The Beatles’ impact on Obertauern – as well as seeing what the resorts have to offer for this season’s skiers.  read more

Where to spend a White Christmas in the Alps

Ski Beat rounds up its pick of places to head to for some great skiing as well as festive cheer…

https://www.salernoformazione.com/pxjal4jy La Rosiere 1850, an Alpine wonderland with Santa’s `Magic of Christmas’

Join in the Magic of Christmas in La Rosiere 1850, high in the French Alps, where Santa will arrive in the days before Christmas in a festive parade, before leading families to the heart of the festively lit Chemin de la Forêt. read more

Team celebrates completing charity bike ride to Val d’Isère

Ski Solutions successfully completed its London to Val d’Isère charity bike ride on 30 August, raising £6,433 (including gift aid) for the Snow Sports Foundation (SSF). Over eight days, four team members cycled more than 1,000km across varied landscapes, facing steep mountain climbs to support the Snow Sports Foundation’s mission of providing inclusive snow sports opportunities for individuals with additional needs. read more

Tomorrowland Winter returning for 2025

The world’s most iconic winter dance festival, Tomorrowland Winter, is returning to the French Alps in March 2025. For the fifth year running, ski tour operator Sunweb, festival organiser Tomorrowland and French ski resort Alpe d’Huez are coming together to organise the renowned event, which will take place from the 15-22 March 2025 in the mountains of the resort. read more

Epic ski rail jam set to launch UK flagship store

Peak Performance, the renowned Scandinavian mountain brand, is just days away from opening its first UK store on 27 September 2024.

But if you were expecting your average “DJ, drinks, and canapés” event launch, you’re in for a surprise. In keeping with its mission to bring the freeride spirit to the world, Peak Performance is marking this brand moment with something a little different… read more

Trailer out now for Warren Miller #75

Warren Miller is going big for 75 years! And here at Skier & Snowboarder we are excited to be their official UK media partner for the events!

Get ready for a stacked line-up featuring snowboarders Shaun White, Zeb Powell, Toby Miller, Danny Davis, and 15-year-old phenom LJ Henriquez, plus skiers Max Hitzig, Lexi duPont, Caite Zeliff, Aaron Blunck, and many more. read more

Elevate Your Ski Holiday…

Why Canada’s Alberta Should Be Your Next Destination!

If you’re considering a ski holiday for the 2024–25 season, Alberta should be at the top of your list.

Its world-renowned ski resorts, including Banff Sunshine, Mount Norquay, Lake Louise, and Marmot Basin in Jasper, will take you beyond the incredible slopes, all four boasting stunning national park scenery, a range of non-ski activities, and vibrant après-ski scenes. read more



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