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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.

Out comes the sun, and everyone goes a little bit crazy in the mountains. Suddenly just skiing or snowboarding seems a bit last month, and instead schemes are devised to make the downhill route a bit more exciting, dangerous and flamboyant. Check out three of our favourite unusual things going on in the mountains this spring

It’s not been your average ski season for snow fall – if there ever is such a thing.  The Alps had record breaking snow in January and February but it has been very warm in March.  In North America, California, which had a great winter last year, had very little snow this ski season until recently and on the East Coast temperatures in the 80s Farenheit has decimated the snow at normally snowsure resorts in Vermont and Quebec.

So where’s still good?

Which is better, France or Austria? Sure, variety is the spice of life, but mostly because you can use it to inspire vigorous arguments over strongly held preferences.

MadDogSki's founder Kate is a long-time fan of France, while Austria has my heart (and a down-payment on my liver, probably). Want to get your tuppence-worth in? Answer our straw-poll here

Kate, what's so good about France?

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.

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.

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!

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.