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• Kitzbühel Unveils a Winter Wonderland of Sporting Spectacles and Culinary Delights

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 4th January 2024

  

  

  PHOTO: © Kitzbühel Tourismus

  Kitzbühel, set in the heart of the Austrian Alps, is easily accessible from Innsbruck, Salzburg and Munich airports, benefiting from direct flights from London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Manchester. read more

• Verbier Tourisme introduces multi mode of transport booking service

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 3rd January 2024

  

  As part of its Mobility Plan, Verbier Tourisme has introduced a multi mode of transport booking service developed by Antidots. This innovative booking platform will incorporate all modes of transportation, covering entire journeys from any location worldwide. As a result, it will now be possible to plan, book, and pay for your journey to Verbier through a single platform. read more

• Chemmy Alcott reveals her top tips to get the best from snow goggles

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 29th December 2023

  

  

  PHOTO: NZ Greenroom Productions

  Four times Olympian Chemmy Alcott has provided insights into snow goggle care at elite sport level which can help every skier and snowboarder focus on their day on the snow. Chemmy said: “Goggles provide eye protection from wind, snow, sun and glare – they are an essential piece of kit for skiers and snowboarders. Good vision is fundamental to the snowsport experience. read more

• Unveiling a winter wonderland in Slovenia

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 27th December 2023

  

  With a recent investment of nearly €80 million, Slovenia’s ski resorts have undergone a spectacular makeover, beckoning snow enthusiasts with a compelling blend of transformative resort experiences, top-notch infrastructure, and an array of affordable offerings. read more

• Tackle the world’s longest black run at night time in Isère, France

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 26th December 2023

  As the majority of skiers and snowboarders wind down for the day or seek respite in the resort’s centre to explore the shops, a select few embark on a different journey back up the mountain, ready for a unique adventure on Pic Blanc in Alpe d’Huez. read more

• Seven High Altitude Happenings in Aspen Snowmass

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 21st December 2023

  

  The 23/24 winter season in Aspen Snowmass is well underway with the successful opening of all four mountains and an abundance of fresh snowfall in December. As well as new skiable terrain opening on Aspen Mountain, the resort’s calendar is jam-packed with a host of exciting events taking place across the mountains and the towns of Aspen and Snowmass, from the iconic Aspen Gay Ski Week to the exhilarating X Games. Here’s a round-up of what’s going on… read more

• Explore Isère’s Winter Wonders: Brand New Pistes and Thrilling Adventures

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 19th December 2023

  

  

  PHOTO: © Pyrène Duffau

  With four mountain ranges and 21 mountain resorts, France’s third biggest mountain destination, Isère, is a winter playground for all abilities. With unrivalled diversity of resorts and a wide range of activities to suit all, Isère definitely has a resort for everyone, from pretty, traditional villages to world-renowned ski destinations. read more

• A ski trip down Memory Lane in Les Arcs

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 19th December 2023

  

  

  Frank stops to admire the view of Mont Blanc before making another run

  A chance encounter during a visit to Les Arcs helped conjure up a whole series of reminiscences for former Skier & Snowboarder magazine editor Frank ‘Scoop’ Baldwin.

  I am standing in the middle of Arc 1950 village and before I tell you more about my visit I have to admit to a special interest. read more

• Action Outdoors launch more ski touring holidays than ever before

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 14th December 2023

  

  

  PHOTO: © Paul Villecourt / outdoor-reporter.com

  Action Outdoors, the UK arm of the not for profit UCPA organisation, with all-inclusive holidays centres across the French Alps, is offering more ski touring courses this winter than ever before, with over 90 weeks and short breaks available to book across the winter season. read more

• Maximise your time on the slopes with ski-in/ski-out accommodation

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 12th December 2023

  

  For ski and snowboarding enthusiasts, there is no better way to maximise time spent on the slopes than opting for ski-in/ski-out accommodation. From Aspen’s five-star, five diamond hotel, The Little Nell, to sleek family-friendly property in Niseko, here’s seven great ski-in/ski-out accommodations around the world to get your powder fix. read more

• Ski like a local in Vaujany

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 11th December 2023

  

  

  Vaujany’s link with the Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine means skiers and snowboarders have plenty of terrain to choose from. PHOTO: © Julia Guerre

  There is so much more to Vaujany than skiing and snowboarding, as Ashley Green discovered when he visited the area in the Oisans canton to find out what it is like to ‘ski like a local’.

  It may seem unusual to start a feature about skiing in Vaujany with details about its museum but skiers and snowboarders visiting the resort in the Isere region of France should make sure they find time to pay it a visit. read more

• Rails to the Alps: Connecting the UK to Innsbruck in Style

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 8th December 2023

  

  

  © Innsbruck Tourismus – Markus Mair

  With an international train station in the heart of the stunning alpine city, Innsbruck provides a unique opportunity for winter sports enthusiasts to travel by rail. Innsbruck Main Station (Hauptbahnhof) is a hub for major European rail routes, enabling visitors from London St Pancras to be in the Capital of the Alps in approximately 12 hours, depending on the route. read more

• Join the Club in Tignes

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 7th December 2023

  

  

  Hilary Everitt with Club Med ambassador Billy Morgan in Tignes

  Dancing around with a trio of eight-foot-high robots adorned in flashing LEDs is not what Hilary Everitt expected from her trip to the traditionally tranquil resort of Val Claret in Tignes.

  My companions and I were still digesting our supper when a siren summoned us to get up and dance with a group of gyrating robots who had entered the buffet restaurant where we were eating. From here the robots led us down to a theatre where a spectacular light and music show got the evening’s activities underway. read more

• Vail Resorts to Acquire Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 5th December 2023

  

  

  PHOTO: © Luciano Miglionico

  Vail Resorts, Inc. has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland from CPI Property Group (“CPIPG”). Crans-Montana Mountain Resort spans over 1,400 metres (approximately 4,593ft) of skiable vertical terrain, and 140 kilometres of trails. read more

• Flexiski launch new winter programme

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 1st December 2023

  

  Flexiski, the specialist tailor made ski holiday company that hand picks unique and special places to stay, has launched its new winter programme for the 2023-24 season, with a number of new properties and a selection of new destinations. read more

• Netski announces support for young British Team skier, Luca Carrick-Smith

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 27th November 2023

  

  

  PHOTO: racer-ready.co.uk

  Netski, the newest brand in the family that includes the world’s largest ski rental chain SKISET, has announced a new partnership with a rising star of British skiing, Luca Carrick-Smith. The partnership deal includes support for the young ski racer that will help cover some costs as he goes into his first season targeting the Europa Cup races across Europe. read more

• Celebrating success at the World Ski Awards

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 22nd November 2023

  

  Switzerland’s Best Ski Resort 2023

  Continuing with the success of winning awards in 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022, Verbier has been voted  Switzerland’s Best Ski Resort 2023 for the fifth time in six years during the World Ski Awards 2023. read more

• Bid to decarbonise transport options to the Alps

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 21st November 2023

  Building on the successful innovation of the launch of a “ski train” service, with the chartering of trains from London and Paris to the French Alps, Travelski – a subsidiary of Compagnie des Alpes – has launched a European request for bids to offer its customers a recurring low-carbon transport service by train from France, the UK, the Netherlands and Belgium (from Paris, London, Amsterdam and Brussels) to the French Alps over the three-year period from 2024 to 2027. Other routes from Spain are also envisaged. read more

• The stage is set for the world’s best freeskiers on the Stubai Glacier

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 20th November 2023

  

  

  PHOTO: TVB Stubai/SEBASTIAN MARKO

  The Stubai Glacier will be the stage for Olympic medallists, World Cup overall winners and X-Games heroes this month when the first slopestyle World Cup points of the new winter season will be up for grabs. read more

• Enjoy a winter holiday the Austrian way

  By Skier & Snowboarder on 16th November 2023

  

  

  PHOTO: © Oesterreich Werbung, Christoph Oberschneider

  As we move towards winter, now’s the time to plan some quality time with family and friends – so take the opportunity to create some unique memories that will last a lifetime by experiencing a winter holiday the Austrian way. read more

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