Browsing entries tagged with Beginners

1 Oct 2010

Val Thorens offers new runs, new passes

Val Thorens offers new runs, new passes

Continuing last season’s creation of a new nursery area and slopes, Val Thorens has been busy expanding it for the new season: with the construction of two more green runs and a red. The new green…

13 Nov 2009

Starter courses in Avoriaz

Avoriaz is introducing a new learn-to-ski concept this season, for adults only. The French resort has created four special nursery areas, specifically for adults. These new zones are enclosed, in a quiet…

14 Oct 2009

Beginner zone for Val Thorens

Beginner zone for Val Thorens

A new beginner area will open in Val Thorens this winter, as part of a 1.5 million euro investment in improving facilities for novices. The new learning area is fully equipped with four free modern moving…

8 Oct 2009

Getting kitted out

6 Oct 2009

New beginner course combines UK and Austria

New beginner course combines UK and Austria

Having a few lessons in a UK snow centre is no bad thing before you go away; for beginners, it can be of real benefit before they embark on that first trip to the snow. But what if you could take your…

9 Sep 2009

Learn to ski for free

Learn to ski for free

Calling all would-be skiers: here’s another chance to learn for free next winter. Following on from last year’s success, the Association of Snow Sports Countries (ASC) has announced the return…

4 Sep 2009

New run for Les Gets

New run for Les Gets

Les Gets in France’s Portes du Soleil ski area will have a new run to cruise down next winter and even better beginner slopes. The resort has announced that a new blue piste is being cut to improve…

30 Dec 2008

Zermatt offers more choice for beginners

Zermatt opened a new area for beginners and families in December - the Wolli Park.The dedicated learning zone is located at Leisse, just above Sunnegga in the Rothorn sector. It has a short connecting…

9 Sep 2008

Learn to ski for free this winter

Know someone who wants to learn to ski or board? Maybe that person is you and you are considering your first trip to the snow? Well, free beginner lessons are up for grabs in 46 resorts next January.The…

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