Resort News & Reports
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Gurgl gears up for this season
The RAC (Royal Automobile Club) in London provided another great location for a recent lunch for ski and…
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Italian superstar to perform at Ischgl’s Top of the Mountain Closing Concert
International superstar Eros Ramazzotti (pictured) will be taking to the stage for Ischgl’s annual ‘Top of the Mountain…
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Relax or work out at Val Thorens’ new €40m state-of-the-art sports, aquatic and convention centre
Alf Alderson swaps his skis for a new ‘board’ of a different kind in Val Thorens which is…
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Flying visit
A reinstated morning flight from London City Airport makes a short break in Austria even more accessible. Mark…
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The story of the Swiss Army Knife
The famous red-handled ‘Swiss Army Knife’ is as iconic a symbol of Switzerland as the Matterhorn itself. Ed…
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Les Gets says ‘no more butts’… (unless you are in one of the designated smoking areas)
The French resort of Les Gets claims to be the first in Europe to ban smoking both on…
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Music to my ears
Two new challenges for skiers and snowboarders are among the many reasons to visit Ski amadé and the…
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Ladies Ski Club celebrates its 100th anniversary in Mürren – the birthplace of Alpine ski racing
Mürren’s status as the birthplace of Alpine ski racing in the years following the first world war is…
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The return of the Parsenn Derby ski race celebrates historic British ties with Davos Klosters
Davos Klosters’ is usually in the headlines for hosting world leaders at the annual World Economic Forum or…
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Canada’s ski season starts early after heavy snowfall
Canada’s 22/23 ski season got underway on Thursday, 3 November, after the west of the country – particularly…
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Val Gardena continues to bolster its legendary and historic attractions
New attractions and improvements await skiers and snowboarders visiting the Italian resort of Val Gardena this season. The…
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First chair celebrates official opening of Colorado Ski Country USA ski season
The 2022-23 Colorado Ski Country USA ski season is officially open. Skiers and snowboarders celebrated getting back on…
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What’s new? The 22/23 ski and snowboard season in the Austrian Tirol
Culinary Craft Tours in Innsbruck New Culinary Craft Tours invite participants to embark on a journey of discovery…
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Mister Dancehall to headline Ischgl’s opening of the season concert
The 2022/23 ski and snowboard season in Ischgl starts with the ever popular ‘Top of the Mountain Opening…
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The Zermatt-Cervinia World Cup Downhill 2022: All you need to know
Ed Mannix of the Zermatt-based Matterhorn Chalets talks to Iain Martin about the World Cup Downhill races taking…
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Ski and snowboard holidays by train – Travelski Express adds three new resorts to its list
Travelski Express has added more packages to its programme and now includes the popular resorts of Val Thorens,…
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Zermatt joins list of glaciers temporarily closed for ski and snowboard activities because of ‘unprecedented’ high temperatures
The Swiss resort of Zermatt has temporarily suspended year-round skiing and snowboarding on its glacier due to high…
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‘Growing concerns’ surrounding mental health prompts historic ski area to change its name
An historic Vermont ski area, whose name has raised concerns over mental health, is to be rebranded –…
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Teams challenged to compete for the 3 Valley Rally Cup as part of youth charity’s 20th anniversary celebrations
To celebrate the charity’s 20th Anniversary, Switch180 is putting on a special event to raise funds for its…
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New signs put cycling on the map in Chamonix Valley
Classic and electric mountain bike enthusiasts can explore the Chamonix Valley with more confidence this summer following the…
