Browsing entries tagged with Mountains

17 Jun 2021

Exhibition of Les Arcs design opens in London

Exhibition of Les Arcs design opens in London

An exhibition dedicated to Charlotte Perriand, the famous female designer of the French ski resort of Les Arcs, will open this weekend in London. “Charlotte Perriand: The Modern Life” runs from 19…

29 Apr 2021

Jet2.com adds ski flights after strong demand

Jet2.com adds ski flights after strong demand

The budget regional airline Jet2.com has added extra flights to next winter’s ski programme in response to what it says is “very strong demand”. After putting its flights for the 2021/22 season…

14 Apr 2020

Ötztal valley helps skiers remain upbeat

Ötztal valley helps skiers remain upbeat

While travel as we know it is not currently possible, “armchair travelling” is the new buzzword, and helping to keep horizons intact for those with wandering feet. While some companies are offering…

17 Mar 2020

Ski tourers asked to stay out of the mountains

Ski tourers asked to stay out of the mountains

While more ski resorts across North America shut their lifts, European mountain areas are appealing for skiers and snowboarders who have taken to ski touring and split boarders to exercise caution —…

23 Sep 2019

‘Funeral’ held for Pizol Glacier in Switzerland

‘Funeral’ held for Pizol Glacier in Switzerland

Hundreds of skies, hikers, climbers and mountain folk — as well as climate change activists — gathered yesterday in the Swiss Alps to mourn the loss of the Pizol Glacier. The funeral march, organised…

22 Jul 2019

Skiing boosts physical and mental health

Skiing boosts physical and mental health

Skiing brings massive gains to physical and mental health say experts in a new guide produced by ski agents Ski Line. The guide, The Health Benefits of Skiing, reports that skiing can help deal with depression,…

5 Jul 2019

Work to start on Ischgl spa

Work to start on Ischgl spa

Work will begin later this summer on a €60million wellness complex in the Austrian ski resort of Ischgl. When finished, the Silvretta Therme will have a gigantic pool with separate swimming areas across…

7 Jun 2019

Festivals galore in Kitzbühel this summer

Festivals galore in Kitzbühel this summer

The iconic Austrian ski resort of Kitzbühel is teaming with events this summer to appeal to holidaymakers keen to explore the mountains in the sunshine. Festivities kick off at the end of this month with…

3 Oct 2016

Become a ‘Director of Toughness’

Become a ‘Director of Toughness’

Are you looking for a new job with a bit of “oomph”? One that will test you to the extreme and lead you on crazy and exciting new adventures? How about applying for the position of “Director of Toughness”?…

3 Jul 2015

New flight routes for ski season

New flight routes for ski season

A number of new flight routes have been opened between the UK and Europe for the coming ski season making it ever easier for skiers to get to the mountains. Yesterday, easyJet announced it has added twice-weekly…

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