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World’s longest super slalom hits La Plagne

24 January 2017

While the Alps has struggled with snow this season, initially not having enough to go around, now it has all arrived at once causing closure at the Wegen’s Lauberhorn downhill ski race. The 40cm that arrived in Switzerland on Friday night should signify more stable weather systems going into the (...)

How the ski holiday has evolved

20 January 2017

The modern world is a busy one, as we constantly attempt to keep on top of technology, trends and social media pressure, our leisure time is precious and we have learnt to spend it wisely. Skiing has always been viewed as both a luxury and extreme sport, therefore is under immense pressure to (...)

The return of the ski onesie

17 January 2017

Whether on a family Ski holiday in Franceor a fashion-forward break in Aspen, there will be no piste safe from the onesie. Unutterably prevalent in the 80’s, we are now seeing a return of the adult ski onesie in both high end and retro manners. Previously the onesie has been relegated to young (...)

Age is just a number in Skiing

20 December 2016

As everybody readies themselves for the coming season with pre skiing workouts and pampering in order to achieve perfection for your week in Meribel, it is incredible to consider the age of some people on the slopes who still participate in this extreme sport. Moving beyond the fashion and the (...)

How skiing as Santa can help charities

15 December 2016

As the run-up to Christmas starts in earnest, Americans are pre-emptively donning their Santa suits in order to raise money for charity. The Sunday River resort in Maine was excited to hold its 18th annual Santa Sunday on the 4th of December 2016. This combines a traditional pre-season opening (...)

Winter festivals and where to find them

14 December 2016

We are all in that slump after the summer festivals have finished and on the cusp of the ski season. What better entertainment is there beyond combining a love of snow sports with the biggest bands all in the best resorts across Europe? Everyone knows the joy to get you through this time of (...)

Could the Brecon Beacons be the next ski destination?

9 December 2016

Maybe destination is a strong word, possibility is closer to the truth. There is no way that Wales is going to overtake the Alps, soski holidays in France are still a safer bet than Snowdonia. However, the question of Wales’ future as a snow sports area does lead to an interesting discussion on (...)

How Oakley Airwave 1.5 will change the way you ski

2 December 2016

All the unseasonable snow is readying us for our winter breaks to come and with it comes the inevitable last minute shopping to get you ‘piste ready’. In reality very few things change when it comes to ski wear, you might choose to update your bindings or invest in better thermals in advance for (...)

La Plagne from every angle in new video

29 November 2016

While Storm Angus was terrorising The British Isles, it was blessing the Alps with unseasonal snowfall, causing early opening in many resorts and a burning desire to be there in everyone else. This has only got stronger as legendary French free skier Julian Regnier teams up with Kevin Rolland (...)

FREE LIFTPASSES IN DECEMBER

28 November 2016

Fancy skiing this Christmas? Book any of our chalets departing on the 13th/20th December, and get a FREE liftpass for every guest in your party. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other current offers, such as our ’Every 4th Skier Goes Free’ deal, so make sure you choose which (...)