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• New North American ski pass designed to attract back skiers and snowboarders who have been put off by high costs

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 8th September 2019

  

  A new season pass has gone on sale in North America that aims to make skiing much more affordable. The new, multi-resort ski pass, called the Indy Pass, will provide two day lift tickets for each area, a total of 68 days, at 34 independently owned resorts for $199. read more

• GB Snowsport search for female Paralympic snowboarders to join team

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 8th September 2019

  

  Snowboarding was introduced into the Winter Paralympic programme in 2014, with GB’s first riders – James Barnes-Miller and Owen Pick – competing in 2018.

  

  GB Snowboarder Owen Pick

  But while a handful of men are targeting further success in Europa and World Cup races this season, there are currently no female equivalents. Therefore GB Snowsport hopes to find female athletes who could join the GB Para Snowboard programme with the aim of them competing in the 2022 and 2026 Winter Paralympics. read more

• Austrian ski racing star Marcel Hirscher confirms retirement at the age of 30

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 8th September 2019

  

  Following Lindsey Vonn and Aksel Lund Svindal earlier this year, Austrian ski racer Marcel Hirscher confirmed his retirement from the sport at the age of 30.

  

  Marcel Hirscher

  Hirscher is the current overall World Cup champion, a title he has won eight times from 2012 through to 2019 winning more Crystal Globes than anyone else in history. read more

• Snozone provides special summer offers to help families prepare for next season

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 8th August 2019

  

  By Tom White

  PRIVATE one-hour lessons for families of four are being offered at Snozone Milton-Keynes and Snozone Castleford at a reduced summer rate of £99.99 (adults), £74.99 (juniors) or £109.99. read more

• Bramble Ski and Haute Montagne double up in Méribel with two additional chalets

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 2nd August 2019

  

  by Tom White 

  LUXURY chalet operators Bramble Ski and Haute Montagne have doubled their property portfolio in the French resort of Méribel for the coming season with the inclusion of two more chalets. The starting price for seven nights is a cool €20,990. read more

• Ellie Soutter Foundation announces second athlete sponsorship on first anniversary of snowboarder’s death

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 25th July 2019

  

  ONE year ago today, on July 25 2018, Ellie Souter from Surrey, one of the most progressive Junior Female Snowboard Athletes in Great Britain, took her own life on her 18^th birthday in the ski resort of Les Gets, France. read more

• Great meals delivered direct to your holiday accommodation in the French Alps

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 12th July 2019

  

  THEY say there is no such things as a free lunch writes Skier & Snowboarder magazine editor Frank ‘Scoop’ Baldwin – and this was the case when I was invited to sample the fantastic food on offer through Huski, the company that delivers delicious meals prepared in the French Alps direct to your ski accommodation. read more

• Ski 2 organises courses for youngsters looking for high energy tuition over half term and Easter

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 10th July 2019

  

  SKI 2 is offering Adventure Ski Weeks in Italy for youngsters who might think that they are too old for ski school.

  Champoluc specialist ski tour operator Ski 2 is running the courses to those who ski very good parallel and are looking some high energy ski tuition. read more

• Orange is the new black

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 3rd April 2019

  

  by Fashion Editor Clare Meaney

  For those of you who are old enough to remember Trinny and Susannah’s book “What not to wear”, you may remember that Helly Hansen had some of the greatest publicity known to man. Everyone who was anyone had a copy of this bible by Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine. This book actually told us what we should and what we should not wear for every occasion and believe it or not your winter holiday was included. read more

• Mastermind of The Great Escape was a British ski racer who had a run in St Moritz named after him

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 24th March 2019

  

  Sunday 24 March 2019 marked the 75^th anniversary of the real ‘Great Escape’ and several special events and memorials have been held on the site of the former German Prisoner of War camp which is now part of Poland. read more

• Grab yourself a discount with ALPINRESORTS.com

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 27th February 2019

  

  ALPINRESORTS.com is the largest online marketplace for ski rental and ski lesson bookings in Europe. It has 1,000 partner shops and 150 ski schools throughout the Alps. Last year more than 300,000 customers booked their ski equipment online in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France, Andorra and Bulgaria via ALPINRESORTS.com
  By booking online customers can claim a discount of up to 60%. Plus the ALPINRESORTS service saves you times when picking up your equipment from the rental outlets as it has already been prepared for your arrival.
  Hollywood star David Hasselhoff – the star of hit shows such as Knight Rider and Baywatch is a brand ambassador for ALPINRESORTS.com.
  www.alpinresorts.com/en/ski-rental read more

• Vorarlberg: 100 shades of white

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 27th February 2019

  

  VORARLBERG ticks all the boxes for winter magic – perfect slopes and runs for skiers and free riders in state-of-the art ski resorts. There are also quiet trails for those in search of peace and tranquillity, entertaining programmes for families, and quaint villages that are pleasantly small in size. read more

• Read the latest issue of the Skier & Snowboarder magazine here

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 20th February 2019

  

  You can read the latest issue of the Skier & Snowboarder magazine by clicking here.

  If you prefer a printed version, pick up a copy for free from your local ski and snowboard store or ski slope (while stocks last). read more

• Earning your turns – and your schnapps – in the ‘valley of the mountain huts’

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 12th February 2019

  

  KATY DARTFORD found that ‘skinning up’ had a whole new meaning when she visited SalzburgerLand in Austria

  I’m sweating out what I’m sure is pure Austrian schnapps. But just a few more meters and I’ll be rewarded with views across Salzburgerland’s Grossarl Valley and – of course – lunch on the summit of the Filzmooshörndl at 2,189 meters, followed by a mouthwatering untracked descent. read more

• Valentine’s Day is almost upon us – and love is in the air for skiers and snowboarders

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 10th February 2019

  

  by Fashion Editor Clare Meaney

  It is a well known fact that we are often brought together by the love of a particular sport, and skiing is no exception. Having hobbies in common is one of the things that can cement a relationship, make it grow, and make it stronger. read more

• Eco boot dryers

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 23rd January 2019

  

  DO YOU sometimes find your ski or snowboard boots are still a bit damp inside when you put them on during your holiday?

  Drysure claims to have come up with a solution which is also eco-friendly as the company’s Boot & Shoe Dryers do not use batteries or electricity. The manufacturer also claims that Drysure’s patented design give a drying performance that is 12x more effective than air drying and helps reduce bacterial and fungal growth which improves the odour. read more

• With half term holidays fast approaching, here are some ideas to save money on your clothing and accessories

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 22nd January 2019

  

  by Fashion Editor Clare Meaney

  

  Decathlon slide 500 jacket for under £60.

  January may seem a little bit long for some people, but for others it carries a great sense of excitement – February half term is just around the corner. You might be feeling very pleased that you booked your trip last year but if you’re like me you’ll suddenly realise that you’ve got nothing to wear. But panic not – you still have a couple of weeks to get you and your kids kitted out. read more

• New Club Med opens in Les Arcs

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 22nd January 2019

  

  Club Med opened the doors to its impressive new resort in the French Alps, Les Arcs Panorama at the start of this season which has added another 433 rooms for guests during the winter and summer months. The opening celebrations were attended by Team GB Winter Olympic snowboarders Jenny Jones and Billy Morgan. read more

• Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Superman – and other super heroes – materialise in Ischgl

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 20th January 2019

  

  

  PHOTO: TVB Paznaun-Ischgl

  THE snowstorms have cleared and revealed Superheroes on the sunny, snowy slopes of Ischgl, in the Austrian Tirol. Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman will preside over Ischgl until the Spring thaw – thanks to the 26^th annual Shapes In White competition, which was implemented due to the abundance of snow in this special snow pocket of the Alps. read more

• Don’t let your boots ruin your ski holiday – get some expert advice from Captains Cabin

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 7th January 2019

  

  by Frank Baldwin – editor of the Skier & Snowboarder magazine

  DID you know that ski boots wear out? I certainly didn’t. I only discovered this when I visited The Ski Shop Captain’s Cabin Sevenoaks, my local ski store, to ask for some advice after my trusty Salomons started to rub away the skin on my ankles last season every time I went skiing. read more

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