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Posted by Tim Wilson 27th April 2012

What a week to finish off this excellent season. There was some moaning and groaning when Les Arcs' management decided to close all of Peisey/Vallandry and Arc1600 and all but the Transarc gondola in 1800.

Piste closed


25th April 2012

For over 20 years, La Clusaz has been celebrating the end of the season with a two day festival, the ‘Defi Foly’, at Lake Confins in Lake Annecy Ski Resorts region. This weekend, 28th and 29th April, over 150 crazy competitors will try and cross the 180m lake on all manner of sliding objects, from skis, to snowboards to monoskis,  all trying to beat the 155m record set in 2010.

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Posted by KitrinaH 23rd April 2012

Most people think living in Whistler is a 24/7 party. The truth is there can be spells where nothing is going on. Weeks of boredom. Being one of the most expensive places to live it's usually because everyone is broke. For instance there is only one festival in Whistler during the winter however; when it rains it pours.

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Posted by EmmaWhittaker 20th April 2012

We are now in our last week of skiing in La Rosiere and it has just not stopped snowing! For the last six days we’ve had fresh powder on the slopes every morning and, surprisingly for this time of year, it’s staying there all day. A few weeks ago and it was another story: The snow was melting, grass was emerging, pistes were closing and people were sunbathing. However, now it’s back to wearing January weather clothing, thermals and all!

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Posted by Tim Wilson 19th April 2012

As the ski season draws to a close we expect sunny days and slushy snow. This year that came and went and now it's back to winter conditions. Tuesday was the only day this week where the weather was supposed to clear. Alarms were set and at 9am, a peek outside was met with dense fog. I was all but ready to go back to sleep when a friend called with promises of blue skies in the forecast for later on.

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Posted by Amie Postings 17th April 2012

Morzine got the shock of its life last week when the Basscamp Music Festival kicked off. Over 500 lovers of electronic music filled the après terraces, underground bars and clubs of Morzine over 5 nights.

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Posted by HannahEngelkamp 17th April 2012

Ski insurance - totally critical but not the most interesting of subjects. Ski travel insurance company, Hiscox, have made a nice little infographic to liven up the topic, and impart some good geeky ski facts as well as some hints and tips on staying safe on the slopes.

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Posted by Skiinfo.com 16th April 2012

There’s been fresh snow in the Alps over the weekend according to reports on skiinfo.co.uk.

Powder alarms for more than 20cm (eight inches) of new snow in 24 hours were generates by still-open ski areas from north-to-south and east-to-west of Europe’s main ski mountain range – good news for anyone still planning to hit the slopes at one of the several hundred ski areas still open.

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Posted by HannahEngelkamp 11th April 2012

Here are five of our favourite films from this season, and one of a snowboarding opossum. What even is an opossum? Read on to find out

 

1. Snowboarding in an LED suit

Put your headphones on, put the video on full screen, and enjoy - this is a beautiful little film that we came across by complete chance while having a MadDogSki meeting in a pub. The people at the next table were watching this on their laptop, and we were transfixed.

 

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Posted by Tim Wilson 11th April 2012

In Les Arcs there is always something to do. When the skiing conditions start to get spring-like and the afternoon slush makes it hard work on the legs there is an answer... The Water Slide!


25th April 2012

For over 20 years, La Clusaz has been celebrating the end of the season with a two day festival, the ‘Defi Foly’, at Lake Confins in Lake Annecy Ski Resorts region. This weekend, 28th and 29th April, over 150 crazy competitors will try and cross the 180m lake on all manner of sliding objects, from skis, to snowboards to monoskis,  all trying to beat the 155m record set in 2010.


5th April 2012

With snow falling again in the UK the ski season is definitely not over yet, and here are some great ski deals from Directski.com with savings of *£346 per person bringing the cost of a week’s catered chalet ski holiday down to just £299 per person. All depart 14th April and packages include breakfast, afternoon tea and 3 course evening meal with wine served daily, return flights and transfers.


4th April 2012

The sun is still shining and the snow is still on the hills so if you can get away for some late skiing, here are some deals to browse through.  All the deals include Flexiplus Eurotunnel crossing for your car and passengers.

 


4th April 2012

There is still snow on them there hills, and the tan potential is amazing so grab yourself a bargain and head to the slopes, all these deals from Erna Low depart 14th April and include flexiplu Eurotunnel crossing.


2nd April 2012

The Ski Club of Great Britain will be co-hosting the Luttman Johnson Challenge with Evolution 2, once again returning to Tignes for the event. Last year our very own Kate and Hannah took part and had a great day out and even came home with a prize, well done them.

 

This year all the fun is taking place on Wednesday 4th April so if you are in Tignes or the vicinity get yourself down there with a team and have some fun. Great fun for all, or just go along and watch the fancy dress outfits - crazy crazy people!

 


28th March 2012

Ski Collection have put together some great ski deals for April, all include Flexiplus Eurotunnel crossing for your car and passengers. The sun is out and spring skiing is a joy, so just remember to apply plenty of suncream and you will come home with the best goggle tan ever!


28th March 2012

Here are some great ski deals for April from Peak Retreats with savings of up to £81 per person, all prices include Flexiplus Eurotunnel crossing for a car and passengers. So if you are searching for that last bit of skiing for this season  grab yourself a deal.


23rd March 2012

If you are heading to Chamonix either next week or beyond, the guys at Evolution 2 will be happy to take you out and show you the wonderful mountains around Chamonix. They can take you to all the best locations to get the best out of your ski day. There are ski lessons, parapenting days (weather permittng), private instructions, huskie rides and a lot more. Check out their deals here or go to their website for full details and to see what else they might have on offer.


23rd March 2012

If you are looking for some fine cuisine on your ski holiday, then look no further than Fish & Pips. They won The Times Chalet Chef 2010.

 


23rd March 2012

Between 9th to 15th April, 2012 la Plagne will be hosting the 5th Winter Urban Plagne Festival and it promises to be more dynamic than ever this year.  Combining a film festival, pro-rider competition, along with ski tests, concerts and parties, it is set to be an action packed week.

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