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Skiers around the world welcome first snow of the season!

12 October 2016

Skiers and mountain lovers around the world have been celebrating recently as the first glimpses of snowfall are spotted in various locations around the world. From France, Austria, Switzerland and Italy in Europe to the northern U.S. states and Canada heading towards their winter regalia of (...)

Top tips for working a ski season in Courchevel

6 October 2016

Courchevel – it’s a resort famous among both skiers and snowboarders planning their dream holiday in the snow. But it’s also hugely popular with those looking to embark upon a new career, or spend a few months in a new location. Courchevel ski seasons are highly sought after for good reason. As (...)

New Funding Initiative to Transform UK Snowsports

30 September 2016

Team GB has the 2018 Winter Olympics in their sight following a roaring success at the Olympics and Paralympics in Rio this summer. Luckily, two new funding initiatives have just been announced in a bid to revolutionise the world of UK snowsports as major companies set out to support the (...)

Ski holidays in France: What to look forward to in the 2016-17 season

27 September 2016

Schools are back in session. The beach gear is stowed after those seaside adventures. And with September upon us, it is now time to think about the winter and your long-anticipated ski holiday in France. For the 2016-2017 ski season, we bring you up to speed on the amazing resorts you can (...)

Breaking Boundaries with Courchevel Adaptive Ski Holidays

21 September 2016

The mountains truly know no limits since a pioneering development has been initiated in Courchevel this summer! Aspiring skiers with disabilities will be able to make their dream ski holiday in France become a reality since the resort has begun work on the creation of a dedicated adaptive ski (...)

30 Days of Snowsport is the perfect primer for winter ski holidays

12 September 2016

For the third year, UK-based snowsport facilities are looking to help British skiers and snowboarders by offering a month of incentives for people to get into the sports. It is the perfect opportunity to develop your skills prior to heading off to enjoy a winter holiday at a ski chalet in (...)

Skier captures the eruption of Chilean volcano on film

7 September 2016

Extreme skiers must be accustomed to fast-changing weather conditions and potential dangers whilst on the slopes. For some hearty snow enthusiasts in the South American country of Chile, they also had to deal with an active volcano nearby. In August, in the Bío Bío region of country, a group of (...)

French skier dominates GoPro competition winning two years in a row

31 August 2016

A French skier has proven that a set of skis, a GoPro and very little fear can be the key to a lucrative career on the slopes. For the second year in a row, Léo Taillefer took home a nearly £14,000 prize in the Line of Winter competition hosted by the portable camera maker. The popularity of (...)

British Park and Pipe Program hoping to strike Winter gold

30 August 2016

The summer is nearly over and thoughts will surely begin turning to the slopes this winter. For many of us, we look forward to a ski holiday in France that is a both mixture of excitement and Alpine relaxation. But for a number of British athletes, the approach of the winter is a reminder (...)

British Park and Pipe Program hoping to strike Winter gold

30 August 2016