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Snowsport England launches Way2Snow: affordable real snow ski lessons
Snowsport England, the national governing body for snowsports in England, has announced the launch of Way2Snow, a campaign which will give people access to affordable ski and snowboard lessons ahead of their first winter holiday.
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Val Gardena introduce “mountain rangers” to the valley
This summer season, Val Gardena will introduce “mountain rangers” to the valley.
Four Dolomites Rangers, who are tasked with protecting Val Gardena’s unique nature, will take turns to work across the valley’s locations to raise awareness on how to behave, give safety tips to hikers and cyclists, provide information about the paths, weather, and other relevant topics as well as monitoring illegal camping practices. Rangers can also perform first aid in the case of an emergency.
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Top Tips for Family Ski Holidays
PHOTO: © MARC GASCH
With an uplift in family bookings for prime dates like Christmas, New Year, February Half Term and Easter, Iglu, the UK’s largest ski travel agent, is excited to share 11 expert tips designed to help families plan their ultimate ski getaway for 2026.
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Date set for Alpine Snowsports Centre re-opening
The Alpine Snowsports Centre in Aldershot is set to reopen to the public tomorrow (Wednesday 28 May).
Places Leisure, which currently operates and manages Aldershot Pools and Lido on behalf of Rushmoor Borough Council, will be running the centre while the council explores long-term options for the facility.
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Charity challenge to ski all five UK indoor snow centres in a day
Iain Martin, host of The Ski Podcast, is challenging himself to ski all five of the UK’s indoor snow centres in a single day to raise funds for Snow Camp.On Friday 30 May, Iain will travel to Tamworth Snowdome, Chill Factore in Manchester, Snozone Yorkshire, Snozone Milton Keynes and The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead.
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London Marathon success raises funds for DSUK
Two members of the Iglu Team who took part in this year’s TCS London Marathon have raised over £2,250 for the company’s long-term charity partner Disability Snowsport UK. Reflecting on the day, Joe Bowler, Iglu Ski’s Senior Marketing Executive said: “It was an extremely hot day, and it was so busy on parts of the route, however, I was determined to do my best.
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Alpine Snowsports Centre set to re-open
The Alpine Snowsports Centre in Aldershot is set to re-open later this month with a new operator at the helm, Rushmoor Borough Council has announced.
Places Leisure, which currently operates and manages Aldershot Pools and Lido on behalf of the council, will be running the centre while the council explores long-term options for the facility.
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2025-26 UCPA family ski holidays now on sale
PHOTO: © Vincent Colin
Action Outdoors, the UK arm of not-for-profit UCPA, promoting good value, all-inclusive, skiing holidays in some of the top resorts in the French Alps, has launched its new 2025-26 family ski programme, with holiday’s now available to book online following a ‘closed’ period, where previous customers get priority booking.
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Andermatt+Sedrun+Disentis to have new chairlifts for next season
With the planning approval granted by the Swiss Federal Office of Transport, the path is now clear for the renewal of the chairlifts Val Val – Cuolm Val and Val Val – Calmut.The new installations will not only double transport capacity but also serve as a key element in connecting the ski areas between the Oberalp Pass and Milez/Cuolm Val.
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Exciting Updates for 2025/2026 Season at Premium Residences in France
Pierre & Vacances is already gearing up for next winter season. It’s Premium Residences across the French Alps have an exciting winter season ahead, with a host of refurbishments, strategic travel planning insights, and the highly anticipated opening of new accommodation in Avoriaz.
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Meribel: Where one Scot’s vision led to the creation of a renowned ski resort
David Lindsay and the memorial to his father Peter on Piste de Rhodos
Mark Nicholls visits Meribel and skis with David Lindsay, son of the founder of the famous French resort.
If you ski down the Piste de Rhodos, you may easily miss a discreet rock plinth at the side of the slope.
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18 year old skier Molly Butler to get Evie Pinching Award
Molly Butler competing in a giant slalom competition at the 2024 Youth Olympic Games
The Ski Club of Great Britain will give the 2025 Evie Pinching Award to Molly Butler for her outstanding achievements in Alpine ski racing during the past year. The award celebrates the next generation of young and upcoming skiers and snowboarders, helping them to reach their goal in their chosen snowsports – from slopestyle to downhill and everything in-between.
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Duo To Run London Marathon for Disability Snowsport UK
Iglu.com is proud of two members of staff – Joe Bowler and Francesco Fuca – who are preparing to run the TCS London Marathon on 27 April in aid of Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK).
DSUK is the UK’s leading adaptive snowsport charity and helps disabled children and adults to be more active, make friends and have fun by taking part in snowsport.
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Seven ways Aspen Snowmass is making a sustainable impact
Aspen Snowmass has long been at the forefront of sustainability in the ski industry, taking action to protect the environment while continuing to offer world-class skiing experiences. With a combination of cutting-edge terrain development, impactful advocacy and long-term sustainability projects, the resort is demonstrating how ski destinations can adapt and thrive in the face of environmental challenges.
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Early booking offers for 2025/26 on catered chalets in the French Alps
SkiWeekends has launched a range of early booking offers for the 2025/26 winter season for skiers looking to secure their 2025-26 holiday and save money. With free lift passes, ski hire, and group discounts available, these deals are available for a limited time (book by 9 May 2025) in some of the top resorts in the Alps. -
Make the most of spring skiing at Vail Resorts
Spring skiing and snowboarding is in full swing with longer days, warmer temperatures and fresh snow still falling. Across Vail Resorts owned and operated mountains, 21 resorts are still open across the West, Rockies, East and Europe.
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Davos: A resort with quite the story to tell
On a trip to Davos, Hils Everitt discovered the resort’s literary links of the past, as well as its place in hosting discussions to combat climate change for the future.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is famous for writing the Sherlock Holmes books, but did you know that he introduced Davos as a ski destination to the world?
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Vail Resorts set to launch new ski school technology
Vail Resorts has revealed some new technology for next season – My Epic Pro for Ski and Ride School. In the 2025/26 season, My Epic Pro will be automatically available in the My Epic app for group lesson participants at Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keysto
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Les Arcs: Where Sustainability Meets Steep and Deep
Today is World Glacier Day, and this week Les Arcs has been host to Agir pour les Glaciers festival, focusing on the preservation of glacial and post-glacial ecosystems. On a trip there earlier this season, Katy Dartford found out more about the resort’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and how it is shaping the future of sustainable tourism. -
Val Gardena set for World’s Longest Giant Slalom
On Saturday 29 March top athletes will once again compete against ski legends and amateurs on the six-kilometre-long course for the 27th edition of the Südtirol Gardenissima.
The Südtirol Gardenissima is all about sport, competition, fun, emotions and challenges, as it is the longest giant slalom in the world.
