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Exciting Les 2 Alpes upgrades – get to the glacier in half the time…
https://nswellness.ca/wellness-services/ With the largest skiable glacier in Europe, Les 2 Alpes is world-renowned and a much-loved destination for British skiers, with many returning season after season.
https://accessity.org/our-team/ Situated in Isère, France’s third largest mountain destination, Les 2 Alpes is a friendly ski resort with a fantastic range of bars and restaurants for all ages.
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Artist’s series of adaptive snowsports designs raising funds for DSUK
An artist who found herself locked down in the snowy mountains of Japan during the pandemic is now selling a series of bespoke adaptive snowsport designs with 100% of proceeds going directly to Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK). -
Stay warm on the slopes with HeatPerformance®
For passionate skiers and snowboarders, staying warm and comfortable is crucial. Whether you’re carving through fresh powder or flying down steep slopes, the right gear can make the difference between an epic day and an uncomfortable one.
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Read our latest edition online now!
The Winter Issue of Skier and Snowboarder is out now…As a new season dawns, in our latest magazine we take a look back at events that shaped the history of skiing and its resorts, from the first Winter Olympics in Chamonix and how war saw Ski Cooper nurture the state’s early ski industry, to literary links that helped bring Davos to the world’s attention and The Beatles’ impact on Obertauern – as well as seeing what the resorts have to offer for this season’s skiers.
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Catered vs self-catered chalets – which is best for you?
https://www.elmundodelasmedias.com/facturacion/
If you are planning your next ski holiday, one of the most significant decisions you’ll face is whether to opt for a catered chalet or a self-catered one. Both options have their unique benefits and can significantly influence the quality of your holiday. -
Where to spend a White Christmas in the Alps
Ski Beat rounds up its pick of places to head to for some great skiing as well as festive cheer…
https://www.indicold.com/research-innovation/ La Rosiere 1850, an Alpine wonderland with Santa’s `Magic of Christmas’
Join in the Magic of Christmas in La Rosiere 1850, high in the French Alps, where Santa will arrive in the days before Christmas in a festive parade, before leading families to the heart of the festively lit Chemin de la Forêt.
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Team celebrates completing charity bike ride to Val d’Isère
Ski Solutions successfully completed its London to Val d’Isère charity bike ride on 30 August, raising £6,433 (including gift aid) for the Snow Sports Foundation (SSF). Over eight days, four team members cycled more than 1,000km across varied landscapes, facing steep mountain climbs to support the Snow Sports Foundation’s mission of providing inclusive snow sports opportunities for individuals with additional needs. -
Tomorrowland Winter returning for 2025
The world’s most iconic winter dance festival, Tomorrowland Winter, is returning to the French Alps in March 2025. For the fifth year running, ski tour operator Sunweb, festival organiser Tomorrowland and French ski resort Alpe d’Huez are coming together to organise the renowned event, which will take place from the 15-22 March 2025 in the mountains of the resort.
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Epic ski rail jam set to launch UK flagship store
Peak Performance, the renowned Scandinavian mountain brand, is just days away from opening its first UK store on 27 September 2024.But if you were expecting your average “DJ, drinks, and canapés” event launch, you’re in for a surprise. In keeping with its mission to bring the freeride spirit to the world, Peak Performance is marking this brand moment with something a little different…
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Trailer out now for Warren Miller #75
Warren Miller is going big for 75 years! And here at Skier & Snowboarder we are excited to be their official UK media partner for the events!Get ready for a stacked line-up featuring snowboarders Shaun White, Zeb Powell, Toby Miller, Danny Davis, and 15-year-old phenom LJ Henriquez, plus skiers Max Hitzig, Lexi duPont, Caite Zeliff, Aaron Blunck, and many more.
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Elevate Your Ski Holiday…
https://www.campingatlantide.com/fete-nationale/ Why Canada’s Alberta Should Be Your Next Destination!
If you’re considering a ski holiday for the 2024–25 season, Alberta should be at the top of your list.
Its world-renowned ski resorts, including Banff Sunshine, Mount Norquay, Lake Louise, and Marmot Basin in Jasper, will take you beyond the incredible slopes, all four boasting stunning national park scenery, a range of non-ski activities, and vibrant après-ski scenes.
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Comedy and cheese in the Portes Du Soleil
PHOTO: © L. Meyer
https://www.atvrentalsutah.com/flags-whips/ Petra Shepherd gets her funny bones tickled on a trip to Les Gets with apres-ski laughs at the Montreux Comedy Festival.
As apres-ski activities go, the Alpine version of the Montreux Comedy Festival makes a change from the usual one-too-many drinks with friends.
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WIN an OOSC ski suit worth £329
OOSC are bringing the fun and flair of 80s ski fashion back, and you can showcase your style this season with a chance to win a suit of your choice from their brand new collection. -
Sociable ski trips for the solo traveller
Skiing is often seen as being a group trip or family activity but Friendship Travel is providing sociable solo-ski trips for avid skiers who don’t have a travel buddy or partner to shred the slopes with.
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Charity bike ride team head to Val d’Isère
On 23 August four determined members of the Ski Solutions team embarked on a cycling challenge to raise money for their new charity partner, the Snow Sports Foundation. Over the course of a week, this challenge will see the team averaging an impressive 130km per day and climbing a total of 9,000m – just above the height of Everest – before reaching one of the top-selling ski resorts, Val d’Isère, on 29 August.
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Action Outdoors launches expanded programme of holidays for young people
Action Outdoors, the UK arm of not for profit UCPA, has launched an expanded programme of ski and snowboard holidays for young people for the 2024-25 winter season.Like all of its holidays, the emphasis is on all-inclusive value for money in UCPA centres in some of the top French ski resorts including Val d’Isère, Val Thorens and Les Arcs.
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In the footsteps of the first Winter Olympians
PHOTO: © Archives municipales de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Fonds Gay-Couttet
Iain Martin celebrates 100 years since Chamonix hosted the Olympics.
In the century since Chamonix hosted the first Winter Olympics, the depth of the Mer de Glace has shrunk by more than 100 metres. The change is so great that in February 2024, a new gondola was opened from the glacier back to Montenvers to save skiers who have taken on the famous Vallée Blanche off-piste run from having to tackle the 580 steps that now exist back to the top.
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The Ski Club of Great Britain launches new under 35’s membership
The Ski Club of Great Britain has launched a new membership tier for anyone under the age of 35 that provides all the benefits of the club for less than half the normal cost. For £35pp (instead of £75), the annual membership offers access to hundreds of discounts across all the Ski Club’s partners. -
#TeamDSUK launch 10k for £10k campaign
Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK) have launched a new fundraising campaign encouraging people to get active and raise money during the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, in a bid to raise £10,000 to support grassroots adaptive snowsports in the UK.
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Carve Your Way To Panorama With Frontier Ski & Air Canada
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Surrounded by the majestic Purcell mountain range in British Columbia, Panorama Mountain Resort boasts stunning views and breathtaking runs, making it a hidden gem. Despite its quaint village ambience, there is an extensive amount of terrain, ensuring spacious slopes and minimal queuing.
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