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14 Jan 2012

Home wins in Wengen and Cortina

Home wins in Wengen and Cortina

New Swiss ski star Beat Feuz has taken the famous Lauberhorn downhill title in Wengen on Saturday 14 January. And in Italy, there was a surprise in the ladies competition as Italian veteran Daniela Merighetti…

14 Jan 2012

First medals won in Innsbruck

First medals won in Innsbruck

The first medals have been won at the Youth Winter Olympic Games in Innsbruck, following last night’s opening ceremony – which wasn’t without a few technical hitches along the way but also…

11 Jan 2012

Freestyle star Sarah Burke dies

Freestyle star Sarah Burke dies

Update 20 Jan 2012 Sadly, Sarah Burke died from her injuries on Thursday 19 January. Despite emergency surgery, Sarah’s injury was too severe. The press announcement said “Groundbreaking Canadian…

10 Jan 2012

Free Austrian avalanche courses

Free Austrian avalanche courses

With record-breaking snowfalls in Austria’s Tirol region lately, and heavy snowfall now crossing the east of the country, visitors are being encouraged to sign up to a free avalanche course. This…

9 Jan 2012

Changes to French driving laws

Changes to French driving laws

Changes to the French driving laws have come into effect, or will do so by the spring, as part of the government’s plans to reduce road deaths and related driving issues. If you are planning a trip…

5 Jan 2012

Bargain chalet holidays from £199!

Bargain chalet holidays from £199!

French chalet specialist Ski Amis has launched a January sale, with prices for catered accommodation starting at £199 per person. And one of those bargains is for premium service, if you can depart next…

5 Jan 2012

Storms return to the Alps

Storms return to the Alps

UPDATE: Friday morning And there’s more …. The snow is still falling in the Alps this morning, as ski areas struggle to reopen lifts and slopes. Over 60cm has fallen in the Espace Killy overnight,…

3 Jan 2012

French lift passes get the VAT hike

French lift passes get the VAT hike

French lift passes are one of the items that will cost more as a result of the French government’s 1.5% increase in VAT (TVA in France) on these and other goods. The ruling took effect on 1 January…

3 Jan 2012

Chemmy Alcott to dance on ice

Chemmy Alcott to dance on ice

Chemmy Alcott is to take time out from her ski rehabilitation to compete in the ITV series Dancing on Ice. Britain’s top ranked female Alpine skier was announced as one of the contestants for the…

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