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Posted by JoClinch 19th March 2012

So today was my first jumper day of the season, with beautiful blue sky and gorgeous sun making for a lovely day on the pistes, improved only by the sneaky beer at the end of the day! I personally love boarding in a jumper rather than a jacket – you feel so much freer, and I’m sure my snowboarding improves when I shed layers!  There were some holiday makers that took the “shedding layers” one step further however, with one man skiing in shorts, and the other bare-chested (unfortunately I couldn’t get my camera out in time to catch them!) I think I’ll leave it at the jacket!

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Posted by JoClinch 2nd February 2012

So how did you spend your Saturday afternoon?  Mine was spent racing over 120km in search of checkpoints cunningly hidden behind trees, lakes and buildings!

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Posted by JoClinch 24th January 2012

The excitement this month in Les Gets is centring round the “Big Mountain Battle” which is akin to an extreme orienteering race on the snow! Part of the “Helly Hanson Big Mountain Battle”, which before now has only taken place in a select few North American resorts, Les Gets is the only European resort to staging the race!

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Posted by JoClinch 16th January 2012

So Christmas and New Year seem like a lifetime ago, but a quick re-cap on the festive season in Les Gets... after all, according to the locals, Father Christmas does live here!

 

Reindeers in Les Gets


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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