Following its successful second edition last year, the Kitzbühel Spring Games will return this year for the third time. This is an innovative series of events which will see several contests in Kitzbühel in March.
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The Spring 2024 Issue of Skier and Snowboarder is out now!
The Spring Issue of Skier & Snowboarder is out now – offering a great combination of first person experiences from resorts throughout the world, holiday news, the latest equipment, UK slope and club news and more!
‘Toe in the Snow’ beginners’ ski holidays
Ski Beat, the top UK package ski chalet company to France, is offering two new spring ski weeks for beginners to put a ‘toe in the snow’ and discover the mountain holiday that grips 1.5million British skiers each year.
No Limits Bruson Freeride Week returns to Verbier, Switzerland
Starting tomorrow and running until 24 February, Bruson Freeride Week returns to Verbier with a bang for the 2024 season, featuring an expanded programme of events. Following the resounding success of the previous edition and the overwhelming enthusiasm of riders, organisers have scheduled a total of four competitions – including three FWT Qualifiers and one Junior FWT event.
Skier pops the question on mountain top despite injury
Charlotte Ward, from Salisbury was rocked to her ski socks when her childhood sweetheart and partner of three years got down on one knee and proposed in deep snow, at the top of Europe’s highest ski area, while battling a skiing injury.
Mike Tindall’s latest charity challenge takes to the slopes
Mikey’s Mountain Miles, the latest brainchild of ex England rugby international Mike Tindall, is a new winter adventure based in the Austrian ski resort of Saalbach, with teams of four aiming to cover as much terrain as possible raising money for two charities that mean a lot to Mike – The Matt Hampson Foundation and Wings for Life.
Celebrating ski patrollers worldwide on International Ski Patrol Day 2024
PHOTO: Jim Wood, Ski Patrol Manager at Glenshee. © Stevie McKenna
On 10 February 2024, Helly Hansen, the global ski and outdoor brand trusted by professionals, will take part in the third annual International Ski Patrol Day (ISPD) to recognise ski patrollers and their extraordinary work to keep resorts open, safe, and fun for people of all ages and skill levels.
Holiday auction set to raise funds for injured ski racer
Max Laughland, a promising skier sponsored by VIP SKI, encountered a setback last week during training as he suffered a broken collarbone and hand.
Despite this setback, Laughland had recently achieved a significant milestone by securing spots in four events for the GB Team in the Junior World Championships, which commenced last week.
Travel agency’s fundraising for DSUK increases almost tenfold
PHOTO: ©DSUK
In the second year of fundraising for Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK), a charity whose mission is to open snowsports to all, Iglu skiers and boarders have donated almost ten times the sum raised in the previous, inaugural year of the partnership.
Adventurer in bid to set new world record with sit-ski expedition
PHOTO: Darren Edwards © www.worldmarathonchallenge.com
Record-breaking disabled adventurer Darren Edwards will, in December 2024, attempt a new world record – the longest sit-ski expedition in the history of polar exploration.
Darren’s epic undertaking to reach the South Pole will see him ski 333 kilometres in just 20 days in -20 degree temperatures.
Hit the slopes, then sleep in the treetops…
At a unique hotel perched on stilts in the Dolomite mountains, David Hobden discovers a winter escape offering five star luxury by the slopes.
The Plose ski region is located a mere 7km from Bressanone/Brixen, and is renowned as one of the most sun-drenched ski destinations in South Tyrol.
6 Best Holidays for Single Skiers from Iglu Ski
Hotel Mura
Each winter Iglu Ski makes arrangements for skiers in search of single rooms. Often it’s a couple of friends or a small group travelling together, who prefer their own rooms.
Sometimes it’s an odd number of people in need of a single room to add to a double. Some skiers go solo, and head for resorts where they know there’s a party in town, such as Bansko, St. Anton, Ischgl or Val Thorens.
Love on the slopes: romantic retreats in the mountains
Nothing can beat the stunning scenery of the slopes, and there is no better way to spend a romantic trip than surrounded by breath-taking snow-capped mountains. With the European slopes calling to skiers given the increased snowfall across the mountains, February is the ideal time for a ski trip.
Easter Family Ski Holidays still available with Action Outdoors
PHOTO: © Vincent Colin
Action Outdoors, the UK arm of the not for profit UCPA organisation, with centres across the French Alps offering great value all-inclusive (full board, ski pass, equipment hire, lessons) accommodation, has two dedicated family weeks during the Easter school holidays.
Black Eyed Peas Set to Rock Ischgl in Spectacular Alpine Finale
© TVB Paznaun-Ischgl
In a crescendo of excitement that’s sure to send shockwaves through the Austrian Tirol, the Black Eyed Peas are primed to close the curtains on Ischgl’s winter season with a Top of the Mountain Closing Concert like no other.
Vialattea partners with Trenitalia to encourage sustainable ski travel
Vialattea, the leading Italian-French international ski region, and one of Europe’s largest ski resorts, has announced a new commercial and promotional partnership agreement with Trenitalia, the primary train operator in Italy.
Kitzbühel Unveils a Winter Wonderland of Sporting Spectacles and Culinary Delights
PHOTO: © Kitzbühel Tourismus
Kitzbühel, set in the heart of the Austrian Alps, is easily accessible from Innsbruck, Salzburg and Munich airports, benefiting from direct flights from London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Manchester.
Verbier Tourisme introduces multi mode of transport booking service
As part of its Mobility Plan, Verbier Tourisme has introduced a multi mode of transport booking service developed by Antidots. This innovative booking platform will incorporate all modes of transportation, covering entire journeys from any location worldwide. As a result, it will now be possible to plan, book, and pay for your journey to Verbier through a single platform.
Chemmy Alcott reveals her top tips to get the best from snow goggles
PHOTO: NZ Greenroom Productions
Four times Olympian Chemmy Alcott has provided insights into snow goggle care at elite sport level which can help every skier and snowboarder focus on their day on the snow. Chemmy said: “Goggles provide eye protection from wind, snow, sun and glare – they are an essential piece of kit for skiers and snowboarders. Good vision is fundamental to the snowsport experience.
Unveiling a winter wonderland in Slovenia
With a recent investment of nearly €80 million, Slovenia’s ski resorts have undergone a spectacular makeover, beckoning snow enthusiasts with a compelling blend of transformative resort experiences, top-notch infrastructure, and an array of affordable offerings.