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November 28th, 2008 ,
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With excellent early snowfall across Europe over the past week many resorts have opened earlier than planned. Glacier skiing is reported to be good, but with very cold temperatures reported.
In Fance, Tignes has opened earlier than the scheduled date of 29 November and Val Thorens is also open with nine lifts operating, but very cold temperatures. Les [...]
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November 24th, 2008 ,
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We have not seen much publicity about this yet - so if you know someone planning to visit America please pass the word on. There are fears within the industry that chaos will strike airports once America’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implements its new entry rules for the New Year. From 12 January 2009 [...]
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November 21st, 2008 ,
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It’s that time of the year again… Snow is falling in the Alps, across the Rockies and in the Sierra Nevada range (i.e. Mammoth Mountain, California). Whichever way your ski tips or board are pointing this season, they should always be pointing to ‘yes’ when it comes to Ski Insurance and Winter Sports cover. The [...]
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November 17th, 2008 ,
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The French pilots’ strike is due to end at midnight tonight but, spreading like an annoying common cold, the bug has spread to transport workers. French train drivers plan to walk-out tomorrow in protest over changes to their work hours. A further strike by train drivers is expected to take place starting on the evening [...]
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November 12th, 2008 ,
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Skiers and boarders need to get busy making reservations as the season is underway. Snowfall is looking good in many places with more expected across the Alps and Rockies later this week. Many resorts across the U.S., Canada and Europe are already open or opening very soon.
Glacier skiing in [...]
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November 7th, 2008 ,
Jean . Filed under
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Planning permission has been approved and Suffolk is set to be the home of the largest indoor ski slope in Europe - at 70m wide by 415m long (230’ x 1,365’), with a 100m (328’) vertical drop. The 300 acre SnOasis complex will also have a 100m beginners slope, snow-tubing, [...]
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October 24th, 2008 ,
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Les Deux Alpes glacier will host an early opening preview for the All Saints Holiday from 25 October to 2 November 2008. Riders will have the chance to check out the latest equipment from top brands such as Bolle and Black Diamond on the glacier for free. The resort’s official opening date is 29 November to 25 [...]
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October 21st, 2008 ,
Jean . Filed under
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This annual event runs this year from October 22-26 at the Olympia Exhibition Centre in London and is reputed to be the largest of its kind in Europe.
This year they have a larger and even more fantastic array of events. Top British and International riders will be competing and performing amazing tricks on the 40’ [...]
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October 21st, 2008 ,
Jean . Filed under
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It hardly seems possible, but the opening events for the 2008-2009 Alpine World Cup Ski season take place in Sölden this weekend. Men’s and women’s giant slalom races kick off on October 25-26 on the Rettenbach glacier. The snow is still a bit on the thin side but it has been deemed good enough and [...]
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October 14th, 2008 ,
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Attention Skiers and Riders!
Continuing its trend to be the first in the U.S. to open for ski season, A-Basin is opening a number of slopes from this Wednesday, 13 October 2008. This early skiing opportunity is not for beginners, however, and lessons will not be available until November. Depending on snow conditions the new Montezuma Bowl is [...]
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