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Petra Shepherd gets her funny bones tickled on a trip to Les Gets with apres-ski laughs at the Montreux Comedy Festival.
As apres-ski activities go, the Alpine version of the Montreux Comedy Festival makes a change from the usual one-too-many drinks with friends.
On 23 August four determined members of the Ski Solutions team embarked on a cycling challenge to raise money for their new charity partner, the Snow Sports Foundation. Over the course of a week, this challenge will see the team averaging an impressive 130km per day and climbing a total of 9,000m – just above the height of Everest – before reaching one of the top-selling ski resorts, Val d’Isère, on 29 August.
Action Outdoors, the UK arm of not for profit UCPA, has launched an expanded programme of ski and snowboard holidays for young people for the 2024-25 winter season.
Like all of its holidays, the emphasis is on all-inclusive value for money in UCPA centres in some of the top French ski resorts including Val d’Isère, Val Thorens and Les Arcs.
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Iain Martin celebrates 100 years since Chamonix hosted the Olympics.
In the century since Chamonix hosted the first Winter Olympics, the depth of the Mer de Glace has shrunk by more than 100 metres. The change is so great that in February 2024, a new gondola was opened from the glacier back to Montenvers to save skiers who have taken on the famous Vallée Blanche off-piste run from having to tackle the 580 steps that now exist back to the top.
The Ski Club of Great Britain has launched a new membership tier for anyone under the age of 35 that provides all the benefits of the club for less than half the normal cost. For £35pp (instead of £75), the annual membership offers access to hundreds of discounts across all the Ski Club’s partners.
Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK) have launched a new fundraising campaign encouraging people to get active and raise money during the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, in a bid to raise £10,000 to support grassroots adaptive snowsports in the UK.
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Surrounded by the majestic Purcell mountain range in British Columbia, Panorama Mountain Resort boasts stunning views and breathtaking runs, making it a hidden gem. Despite its quaint village ambience, there is an extensive amount of terrain, ensuring spacious slopes and minimal queuing.
Author and illustrator of Ski A to Z Kimberley Kay and Snowsport England coach Dr Carol Porter have launched a research project to understand fears and anxieties that skiers and snowboarders experience, which may be barriers to snowsport participation and enjoyment.
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Mark Nicholls meets Italian ski champion Florian Eisath to talk about racing and running a “boutique-style” ski resort in the Dolomites.
The Carezza Ski Area sits between Cortina and Bolzano in the Rosengarten mountain range where the stunning Dolomites glow a warm red at dawn and dusk.
Ben’s Bus Airport Ski Transfers, who sell low cost shared transfers from Geneva Airport, Grenoble Airport and Lyon Airport to many French ski resorts, are now carbon neutral – as if you travel on any of their transfers you will now have your carbon footprint offset via their new environmental scheme.
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Action Outdoors, the UK arm of the not for profit UCPA holiday organisation, has launched its new 2024-25 winter season family holidays in six French ski resorts.
The holidays have gone on sale to the general public after being offered first to previous UK customers of the UCPA – some holidays have already sold out but there’s still availability across Christmas, New Year, February half term and Easter dates.
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The thought of fresh powder snow and glistening slopes is enough to make any skier’s heart skip a beat. But when is the best time to book your next ski holiday? The answer to this question can make the difference between an affordable and an expensive winter adventure. So how do you find the perfect time to book your dream ski holiday? Here SnowTrex explain…
With climate change being felt all over ski resorts this season, Erna Low, a leading provider of fully customisable skiing and snowsports holidays, has released the findings of its latest survey. The survey, which collected responses from 1,000 nationally representative participants who ski and/or snowboard, looked at how they feel about the industry as a whole and what steps they are willing to take to protect the industry.
A recent survey from the Ski Club of Great Britain and the Mountain Trade Network in partnership with Snow + Rock and Racoon Events has compared historical data and trends over the last few years – from before, during and after the Covid pandemic.
Nestled amidst the iconic Swiss Alps, Verbier has long been celebrated for its crisp alpine air and breathtaking peaks, attracting winter enthusiasts seeking the thrill of its slopes. Yet, beyond the adrenaline rush, Verbier is silently but steadfastly embracing sustainability, recognising the urgent need to protect its mountain haven.
Adaptive ski and snowboard charity, Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK) are giving Taylor Swift fans the chance to win a highly sought-after ticket for the singer’s sold show in Edinburgh on Saturday 8 June.
On 21 April, Philip Wright, Head of Iglu Ski Sales and Service completed his first ever marathon, in support of Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK). Crossing the line in 3 hours, 53 minutes and 33 seconds, he raised almost £1,800 for Disability Snowsport UK, Iglu Ski’s chosen charity.
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Protest Sportswear has introduced the Protest FUN(D) – an initiative designed to support non-profit organisations in the pursuit of their social goals, while also nurturing creative adventurers with boundless ideas.
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Jonny Huntington aims to be first disabled person to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole.
Fewer people have skied solo to the South Pole than have been into space. And to date no-one with a disability has ever attempted a solo, unsupported expedition to the South Pole.
Ikon Pass has welcomed St. Moritz to the Ikon Pass community for winter 24/25, joining Zermatt, in Switzerland for a total of six incredible European destinations – and now offers access to 59 global destinations and spring skiing at select destinations across North America.