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11 Apr 2012

Lots of new snow in France

Lots of new snow in France

Wow, what a difference a week can make. Heavy overnight snowfalls have left French ski areas blanketed in fresh powder, in some cases right down to village level at 1400m or so. Pictures coming in on Wednesday…

2 Apr 2012

Charity ski challenge event a success

Charity ski challenge event a success

The first Ski the World endurance challenge has taken place in Courmayeur, Italy, organised by Ski Solutions and the charity Make-a-Wish Foundation. The challenge was to ski the combined vertical height…

27 Mar 2012

New ski frame to help disabled children

New ski frame to help disabled children

Here’s an interesting little story that gives hope to children with a disability but desperate to experience the world of skiing. A student from Nottingham Trent University, Carl Rodrigues, has designed…

26 Mar 2012

Easyjet launch new Southend routes

Easyjet launch new Southend routes

Easyjet has today celebrated the launch of its new UK base at London Southend Airport – the first new airport in the south east for decades. And included in the new European flights from Southend will…

26 Mar 2012

Chamonix to open ‘Glaciorium’

Chamonix to open ‘Glaciorium’

There will soon be a new attraction for Chamonix, home to mountaineering, challenging skiing and big scenery. The ‘Glaciorium’ is due to open in May 2012. The Compagnie du Mont Blanc will soon…

26 Mar 2012

Canadian resort breaks all time snow record

Canadian resort breaks all time snow record

Banff-Lake Louise has recently announced that Sunshine Village has just set the record for its largest snowfall in the resort’s 84 year history. Measuring a total amount of snow that has fallen since…

22 Mar 2012

Scottish skiing welcomes VAT cut

Scottish skiing welcomes VAT cut

Scotland’s skiing industry has welcomed a VAT rate cut that ought to mean better value lift passes next winter. The government announced the decision as part of the chancellor’s budget plans,…

21 Mar 2012

Rep dies in Val d’Isère fall

Rep dies in Val d’Isère fall

A 22-year old ski rep has died following a fall in the French resort of Val d’Isère on Tuesday 20 March. The rep was on his day off, skiing on piste with friends, when he fell and crashed into a…

19 Mar 2012

Best (and last) chance to buy in Switzerland?

Best (and last) chance to buy in Switzerland?

From January 2013 no new second home properties will be built in any Swiss ski resorts. This is the latest news following a referendum held in the country last week, and means British investors will need…

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