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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Five Tips to Bag a Half Term Ski Trip Now
February half term for most children is about a month away. You may think it’s far too late to book a ski trip, but ski expert Iglu Ski can still find snow-loving families the right holiday. Their top 5 tips to grab a top family ski trip for half term now are:
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.
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.
Seven High Altitude Happenings in Aspen Snowmass
The 23/24 winter season in Aspen Snowmass is well underway with the successful opening of all four mountains and an abundance of fresh snowfall in December. As well as new skiable terrain opening on Aspen Mountain, the resort’s calendar is jam-packed with a host of exciting events taking place across the mountains and the towns of Aspen and Snowmass, from the iconic Aspen Gay Ski Week to the exhilarating X Games. Here’s a round-up of what’s going on…
Explore Isère’s Winter Wonders: Brand New Pistes and Thrilling Adventures
PHOTO: © Pyrène Duffau
With four mountain ranges and 21 mountain resorts, France’s third biggest mountain destination, Isère, is a winter playground for all abilities. With unrivalled diversity of resorts and a wide range of activities to suit all, Isère definitely has a resort for everyone, from pretty, traditional villages to world-renowned ski destinations.
Action Outdoors launch more ski touring holidays than ever before
PHOTO: © Paul Villecourt / outdoor-reporter.com
Action Outdoors, the UK arm of the not for profit UCPA organisation, with all-inclusive holidays centres across the French Alps, is offering more ski touring courses this winter than ever before, with over 90 weeks and short breaks available to book across the winter season.
Join the Club in Tignes
Hilary Everitt with Club Med ambassador Billy Morgan in Tignes
Dancing around with a trio of eight-foot-high robots adorned in flashing LEDs is not what Hilary Everitt expected from her trip to the traditionally tranquil resort of Val Claret in Tignes.
My companions and I were still digesting our supper when a siren summoned us to get up and dance with a group of gyrating robots who had entered the buffet restaurant where we were eating. From here the robots led us down to a theatre where a spectacular light and music show got the evening’s activities underway.
Vail Resorts to Acquire Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland
PHOTO: © Luciano Miglionico
Vail Resorts, Inc. has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland from CPI Property Group (“CPIPG”). Crans-Montana Mountain Resort spans over 1,400 metres (approximately 4,593ft) of skiable vertical terrain, and 140 kilometres of trails.
Celebrating success at the World Ski Awards
Switzerland’s Best Ski Resort 2023
Continuing with the success of winning awards in 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022, Verbier has been voted Switzerland’s Best Ski Resort 2023 for the fifth time in six years during the World Ski Awards 2023.
Enjoy a winter holiday the Austrian way
PHOTO: © Oesterreich Werbung, Christoph Oberschneider
As we move towards winter, now’s the time to plan some quality time with family and friends – so take the opportunity to create some unique memories that will last a lifetime by experiencing a winter holiday the Austrian way.