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Bookings now open for ski and snowboard holidays by train from London direct to the heart of the Alps
European tour operator Travelski (www.uk.Travelski.com) has launched rail inclusive packages from St Pancras station direct to six major ski resorts in France.
The Travelski Express train will leave St Pancras on Friday evenings arriving into Moutiers and then Bourg St Maurice the following morning. -
Autumn glacier skiing – cast off those carving cobwebs
Rob Rees takes us on a tour around Austria’s five major ski glaciers and explains how a chance to get back on the piste is just around the corner
If you are desperate to get back on the snow after our enforced 18-month hiatus, get out to Austria this autumn where you can enjoy one of the biggest professional ski tests in the Alps, or simply treat yourself to a flexible ‘White 5’ lift pass that covers all five Tirolean glaciers on one ticket. -
Kitzbühel now part of ‘the longest ski circuit in the world’
Like many Austrian resorts, Kitzbühel has put in a whole range of covid protection measures to keep visitors safe this winter.
Situated in the Tirol at an altitude of between 762 – 2,000m, skiers and snowboarders have a choice of 57 cable cars and lifts, 233km of pistes and 92 marked and groomed ski slopes, plus the Hanglalm Snowpark to enjoy. There’s also natural toboggan runs and four artificial and two natural ice-skating rinks. -
Upgraded Boot Lab at Ski Exchange
Ski Exchange, the well known Snowsports specialists and expert boot fitters based in Cambridge, has upgraded its Boot Lab.As well as the Comfort Guarantee on offer, Ski Exchange now offers race fitting services and full alignment assessments to compliment the expert recreational boot fitting.
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Whistler ready to welcome back skiers and snowboarders to new hotels and après ski activities
Canada has opened up its borders to fully vaccinated UK travellers which means skiers and snowboarders can return to the popular resort of Whistler Blackcomb this season. Here is a taste of what’s new in the British Columbia ski area.
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78th International Inferno race in Mürren sold out
The 78th International Inferno Races in the Swiss resort of Mürren taking place on 19– 22 January 2022 is completely sold out. This year, well over 2,100 ski racers applied for a limited number of 1,850 entries for the competition which sees amateur and recreational skiers get the chance to line up alongside top racers and well known names. -
Ski France’s contactless catered chalets help keep interaction with staff down to a minimum
Covid-19 and Brexit have turned traditional chalet holidays upside down this season says Ski France. Therefore, the company has come up with a new concept – contactless catered chalets.
Ski France has more than 50 contactless catered chalets across the French Alps located in top resorts such as Val d’Isère, Tignes, Méribel, Courchevel, La Tania, La Plagne and Alpe d’Huez. -
Inghams top scores in consumer survey
Ski specialist tour operator, Inghams has been named a Which? Recommended Provider for Ski Holidays 2021, after top scoring, in a consumer survey that asked people about their holiday experiences when travelling with package ski tour operators.
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Californian resorts use snow cannons to help fight huge forest fire
Three Californian ski resorts in the path of a devastating forest fire appear to have escaped the worst of the dramatic blaze although some equipment and outbuildings have been fire damaged.
The Caldor fire, which began in mid-August, covered more than 200,000 acres and strong winds drove it towards the major resort-town of South Lake Tahoe located on the California/Nevada border. It is located directly below Heavenly Mountain Resort and a full evacuation was ordered when smoke made it difficult for inhabitants to breathe. -
Start of September sees the return of the ski launch
What do you call a group of journalists? A press pack? A herd of hacks? A nightmare?
Whatever it is, on the first day of September, several ski writers came out from behind their laptops, changed out of the PJs they have been wearing for the last year while working from home during covid, and donned some glad rags. -
Final Chance to grab your FREE tickets to the National Snow Show at Birmingham’s NEC
Today will be your last chance to grab a FREE ticket for the National Snow Show, set to take place on 23-24 October at the NEC, Birmingham. Don’t miss out!
Tickets normally cost from £10 but readers of the Skier & Snowboarder magazine can get a free ticket by CLICKING HERE and inserting the code: Skier&Snowboarder -
Ups and downs in Switzerland – resorts announce plans for new lifts
Major investment in Zermatt
Zermatt’s lift company (Zermatt Bergbahnen AG (ZBAG) says it is determined the pandemic will not delay its plans for the future which include an investment of around 60 million Swiss francs over the next two years.
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Luxury ski rental accommodation operator, Bramble Ski, unites with Le Collectionist
Chalet rental specialist Bramble Ski has been acquired by luxury vacation home rental company Le Collectionist.
Founded in 2005, Bramble Ski’s portfolio includes 160 exclusive chalets in destinations such as Verbier and Zermatt in Switzerland, St. Anton and Lech in Austria, and Val d’Isere and Meribel in France. -
Enjoy new experiences in Courmayeur Mont Blanc
With covid travel restrictions now easing, more couples, friends, and families will be looking to go away together. But what do you do when there is a split between those who do ski and snowboard and those who don’t? Courmayeur Mont Blanc, in the Italian Alps has come up with some exciting suggestions.
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Be the first to ski and snowboard fresh powder in Niseko – and then enjoy sushi under the stars
Adventurous guests are being invited to discover fresh and bottomless powder snow during mountain orientation programmes at the Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, in Japan.An expert team of Higashiyama Reservists with guide skiers and snowboarders to exclusive locations from the ski-in ski-out sanctuary located in the vast wilderness of alpine peaks and open expanses of Niseko Village.
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Let Hotel Le Coucou organise mountain experiences everybody can enjoy in Méribel
Couples, husbands and wives, or even families which are divided by those who ski and snowboard and those who don’t could find the solution to a satisfactory holiday together surrounded by the snow covered mountains in the French resort of Méribel, part of the world famous Three Valleys.
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Warren Smith Ski Academy GAP Snowsports Instructor courses set to go ahead this season in Verbier
The Warren Smith Ski Academy has launched its new GAP ski program for the 2021-22 winter season, based in Verbier, Switzerland, with two start dates in early December and February.
Students will aim to qualify as IASI (Irish Association of Snowsports Instructors) Level 1 & 2 ski instructors, providing them with a qualification that is recognised in a number of countries around the world. -
Take a virtual tour of these neighbouring luxury chalets in Meribel
The Chalet Company has added more properties to its portfolio in Meribel and to give you a taste of what you can expect they have put together some virtual tours on their website – you can even hook them up to a VR headset, to really feel like you’re right in the chalet.
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Special offers and free samples at National Snow Show at Birmingham NEC – PLUS don’t miss the chance to get your FREE tickets
Arrangements for the National Snow Show at the NEC in Birmingham on 23-24 October 2021 continue to gather pace with a host of top names from the world of ski and snowboarding already signed up to take part if what is now the only major UK wintersport exhibition this year.
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Save with Esprit’s short break tuition packages.
The Chalet Izia luxury apartments in Val d’Isere.
Help kick of 2022 with two fabulous short break packages from Esprit Ski to get you and your family back on the slopes again. Available from the 4th to 8th January, Esprit Ski are even offering FREE and half price child places.
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