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Get your kids ready for the family ski trip at Stoke Ski Centre
IF YOU want your children to be able to ski or snowboard, or simply brush up on their skills, before heading off on the family ski trip, Stoke Ski Centre at Festival Park in Stoke-on-Trent is offering a special Ski Camp for 6 – 16 year olds.
It is being held towards the end of the school Christmas Holidays at the start of the New Year (Wednesday to Friday, 2, 3, & 4 January 2019).
https://fancyfrites.com/brazibites/ As well as the instruction there will also be tubing and fun games. Drop off is at 9.15am and pick up is at 4.30pm. The cost is £35 for one day or £90 for all three days.
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Caught on camera – Konrad Bartelski goes large in Wimbledon
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Purchase Ambien Online The exhibition features Konrad’s large-scale photographs that echo the size and the perspective of the mountain environment. A contribution from sales will be made to the Back Up Trust which helps to transform lives after spinal cord injury.
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Snow-Camp charity teams up with luxury ski hotel to help youngsters aim high
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by Rob Freeman
TWO London teenagers are looking forward to a season working in a five-star hotel in the French Alps, thanks to a charity that helps inner city youngsters find positive careers in snowsports.
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Action Outdoors launches biggest ever young persons ski holiday program with up to 34% savings on existing prices
ACTION Outdoors has launched two new programs for anyone between the ages of 18 and 25 – that heavily discounts the cost of a normal all-inclusive ski holiday package across 10 different resorts in the French Alps and a Youth Program – specially designed for 16 and 17 year olds that can enjoy an autonomous trip away from home under supervision.
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New openings in Serre Chevalier
SERRE Chevalier, which lies in the largest ski area in the Southern French Alps, with 40 hectares of pistes set amidst larch forests, opens in December with three new attractions – writes Briony Key
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Let the children play…
by Fashion Editor Clare Meaney
The first time we take our children skiing it can be very exciting, but it can also be a bit nerve-racking. First, we ask ourselves ‘will they like it?’ Then we wonder if they will happily go with the ski instructor or will they think he/she is too scary for words? Will they freeze? Will they refuse to wear the hand-me-down from the previous generation because it isn’t ‘sick’ enough? And more to the point, will they be out there long enough so that you get at least a morning to ski?
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This season’s ski wear for ladies, but not as we know it
by Fashion Editor Clare Meaney
Flicking through Ladies Ski Fashion online can be a little bit dull, especially when all the garments look like they did last year.But a debut limited edition collection by international designer Julien Macdonald and Dare 2b, has managed to combine function AND glamour, that’s chic-er than ever.
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Would you like a great chalet in Val d’Isere this season? Ski Arrangements have the perfect one for you
Ski Arrangements, whose roots in Val d’Isere go back to 1992, have the perfect chalet available for New Year, February half term and Easter weeks in the famous French resort this winter.
Chalet Le Cabri sleeps 12 and is in a stunning location on the edge of the nursery slopes and 200m from the new Solaise Gondola. Ski Arrangements says this location couldn’t be better. -
SKI DRIVE – Top tips for winter driving
https://nswellness.ca/spinal-decompression/ Driving to the alps has become an attractive travel option for skiers and snowboarders. And another form of ski drive for both European and North American destinations that has been growing in popularity is flying in and then hiring a car for a ‘road trip’ around three or four different resorts. Online car hire service, Rentalcars.com, has come up with a list of top tips to help make hiring and driving a car in winter as stress-free as possible.
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Do you still have plenty of energy left after a day on the slopes? Then why not try a night ski run or a mad snow race in Les 2 Alpes
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La Rosière celebrates opening of the Mont Valaisan sector which includes five new runs and off piste freeride area
by Skier & Snowboarder editor Frank ‘Scoop’ Baldwin
RESORTS have many different names for it – fresh tracks, first tracks, first lift, early birds – the list is fairly extensive. But what they all have in common is that getting up with the lark to hit the slopes while they are empty and untracked is really rather special.
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Airport transfers made easy with Whiterides
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If you are looking for an airport transfer this season, Whiterides can help. The company offers a very competitive, friendly and professional transfer service.With over 10 years’ experience in the industry and a huge return client base, Whiterides says you can rest assured you will be in safe hands on route to your ski holiday.
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New Hotel Xplore by Active Life offers 20% off this Winter in Japan
Experience the Japanese Winter Dream at Madarao, Japan’s hidden gem for powder snow. Those who have experienced their first time in Japan before, will know the adrenaline is felt as soon as they walk out of the airplane. Foreign language, etiquette like no other country in the world, amazing food, and futuristic restrooms, Japan is like an out of this world wonderland. -
Jet2.com expands ski programme and now flies to eight ski airports
JET2.COM is introducing its biggest ever ski programme this season with over 65 weekly departures to eight ski destinations airports including: Geneva, Grenoble, Salzburg, Turin, Lyon, Verona, Barcelona (Andorra) and Lleida (Andorra).
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Magical Morzine – Spend Christmas on the slopes from £755pp
Morzine has something for everyone, from miles of tree-lined slopes for beginner and intermediate skiers to more technical for the advanced.
Alpine Elements has a wide selection of accommodation: From the Hotel Les Dents Blanches, a charming little hotel in a great location, to the Premium Plus Chalet Austin, a new luxury chalet with elegant interior, hot tub and incredible views. All their Christmas holidays include festive meals with all the trimmings!
No matter what you’re looking for from your next ski holiday Morzine ticks all the boxes, be sure to book early for the best price. For more info click here -
Chalet 1066 staff will ensure your holiday runs smoothly
The French resort of Les Gets provides excellent skiing in a traditional, friendly and welcoming environment.
Chalet 1066 manages 33 chalets and apartments, from economy to luxury, in the village which forms part of the massive Franco/Swiss Portes du Soleil ski area. -
Save on lift passes in Tignes & Val d’Isere with Ski Collection
Ski Collection (023 9289 0960) is offering clients a buy one get one free deal on Tignes Val d’Isere lift passes when skiers book to stay in Tignes for the week commencing 8 Dec or 15 Dec 2018. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy some early season skiing in this vast ski area. -
Bird on a wire – ‘The Eagle’ takes to the air again at the Calgary Stampede
I HAVE just taken part in the Calgary Stampede – and it was amazing. I must admit I had my reservations when the director of the show I had been asked to take part in told me what they wanted me to do.
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Chalets1066 has a great choice of accommodation in the traditional French village of Les Gets
LES GETS, which forms part of the huge Franco Swiss Portes du Soleil ski area is a wonderful and traditional French ski resort and the village itself dates back to the 11th century.
It has won four awards for the world’s best family ski resort, is high enough for good snow, yet not too high for high winds and regular lift closures. -
Up to 20% discounts offered by French specialists Lagrange Holidays
ARE you thinking about what to do for your Ski 2018/2019 holiday? Look no further! Lagrange Holidays provides self-catering accommodation in the Alps and Pyrenees.As a French Ski specialist, we also arrange everything you need for your ski holiday including ski hire, lift passes, and lessons at your selected resorts.
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