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Basscamp comes to Morzine
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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Go wild for the Morzine Penguins
Posted by Amie Postings 5th March 2012

Locally the Morzine Avoriaz Penguins ice hockey team are a big deal. People flock from miles around to watch their biggest games at the Palais du Sport in the centre of Morzine (AKA The Skoda Arena). This year the Penguins have made it to the ‘play-offs’ – the top 5 teams in the French national league go through to a championship competition and at the moment they are doing very well indeed!

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New swimming pool in Morzine
Posted by Amie Postings 23rd January 2012

During the summer months, the outdoor swimming pool is the place to hang out in Morzine. But unlike other major ski resorts, there has been no indoor, winter alternative. Until now.

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Go ice diving in Morzine next winter!
Posted by HannahEngelkamp 7th June 2011

We just had a question about ice diving near Morzine, so we looked it up and found this cool little video. If you're feeling too warm today, this should cool you down!

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Secret mountain gigs, notified by text!
Posted by Amie Postings 11th April 2011

Amie is enjoying the fun of the last month of the season, and with lots more coming up she will be busy keeping us posted...

 

The Festival des Concerts Sauvages has been taking place all week in the Portes du Soleil and although there aren’t any recognisable English acts on the line-up, the well-known French artists have all been really excellent! The concerts all take place in one-off unique locations on the piste and best of all they are all FREE!

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I'm in love with the Super Morzine
Posted by Amie Postings 18th March 2011

Amie is a new convert to the joy of skiing, after being a dedicated boarder for years she has come over to the 'dark side' and was surprised by the results...

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Mid-Season… really?
Posted by Amie Postings 21st February 2011

The weather is proving very mild for the time of year, resorts could all do with a little more of the white stuff, however Amie in Morzine is finding other ways to fill her time - and even enjoying learing to ski... read on to see how she got on.

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What to do with VFR
Posted by Amie Postings 3rd February 2011

Amie has been keeping busy with her mum and friends out to check on her, see how she got on ...

 

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Some things I didn't know...
Posted by Amie Postings 26th January 2011

Amie has been working hard in her chalet but unfortunately the white stuff is not falling out of the sky to reward her! The resort remains busy and Morzine still has plenty of delights to offer, read on for more information...

 

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Sunny sunny Morzine
Posted by Amie Postings 17th January 2011

Amie Postings sends us news from Morzine, and spring weather in January may not be ideal but she has some great ideas and tips for other things to keep you busy if you are there.  And good news - snow is on the way. So if you are heading over there in the near future don't worry, you are still sure to have fun!

 

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Defy Foly In La Clusaz

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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April offers from Directski.com

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.

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April ski deals with Peak Retreats

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.

 

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The last gasp April ski deals

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.

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Luttman Johnson challenge 2012

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!

 

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Sunbathing on the slopes

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!

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Great April ski deals from Peak Retreats

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.

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Guiding deals in Chamonix

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.

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Val d'Isere April deal from Fish & Pips

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.

 

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Winter Urban Plagne Festival returns

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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