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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.
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…
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.
Heliski International has recently been launched to provide skiers with a guide to worldwide heliskiing adventures. The platform offers those seeking luxury heliskiing trips the opportunity to search, compare, and book unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
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.
With the end of the 2024 ski season approaching in Aspen Snowmass, families can make the most of the resort’s last-minute ski deal, welcoming kids to ski for free on holidays booked before 30 April 2024.
Independent travel agent Iglu Ski say that skiing in Italy in April is all about making the most of increasingly frequent bluebird days and quieter pistes. The best way to do that is to book a trip to one of the snow-sure, higher altitude resorts, which offer a great variety of runs for skiers of all abilities, as well as glorious glaciers, fresh powder, plenty of sunshine, and, of course, Italian food.
In Avoriaz, revellers can celebrate the culmination of the winter season in style. With skiing at the forefront, the closing week promises a thrilling line-up including iconic après-ski sessions, lively concerts, festive parties, and the exhilarating soapbox race on snow known as the Fine-Cup.
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Courmayeur Mont Blanc, nestled in the Italian Alps, is thrilled to introduce the return of Family Easter Ski Week, scheduled to run from 25 March to 1 April 2024, tailored for children aged 4 to 13. Teaming up with Momentum Experiences and Archy Events, the resort, just 90 minutes from Geneva and Turin airports, has curated a week-long itinerary for families over the Easter holidays.
Spring may see winter drawing to a close, but there’s still time to make Easter memories in La Rosière with Esprit Ski one last time. As Esprit celebrates its final season, the company have announced some excellent last-minute deals for families looking to swap the egg hunts at home for mountains of family fun.
Ski course company Snoworks, that specialises in all mountain skiing, has launched a new programme for kids that are already proficient skiers and want something that goes beyond the traditional ski school class.
The anticipation mounts as the Boss des Bosses, renowned as the “Master of the Moguls”, prepares to grace the slopes of Verbier once again for an unforgettable spectacle. Boss de Bosses is set to take place on 20 March 2024, the 26th edition of this inter-resort freestyle ski contest promises an electrifying showdown not to be missed.
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Mark Nicholls embarks on a ski safari across Colorado and discovers a hidden gem.
In the dark days of 1942, when America had only recently entered World War Two after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, an elite group of troops were being trained on a mountainside in Colorado.
For those still undecided about where to ski this winter, Ski Safari has given the latest updates on snow conditions, availability and late-season savings across their programme. While many resorts in the Alps are already turning green, skiers willing to try somewhere different this spring are in for a snow-filled treat.
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In the ever-growing trend of multi-generational travel, VIP SKI has noted a surge in bookings for extended family ski holidays. VIP SKI provides an exceptional experience that caters to families of all sizes. Children aged between two and 12 represented 17% of VIP SKI’s guests last winter, and 120 babies experienced the mountains for the first time. One of the key highlights is the flexibility in childcare options, ensuring that parents can enjoy their time on the slopes worry-free.
The Spring Issue of Skier & Snowboarder is out now – offering a great combination of first person experiences from resorts throughout the world, holiday news, the latest equipment, UK slope and club news and more!
Ski Beat, the top UK package ski chalet company to France, is offering two new spring ski weeks for beginners to put a ‘toe in the snow’ and discover the mountain holiday that grips 1.5million British skiers each year.
Charlotte Ward, from Salisbury was rocked to her ski socks when her childhood sweetheart and partner of three years got down on one knee and proposed in deep snow, at the top of Europe’s highest ski area, while battling a skiing injury.