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Ten best ski eco hotels according to the Guardian’s version, (06.03.2010)A well-known British tabloid The Guardian has published a list of 10 top hotels and bases offering not only a great ski entertainment, but also a great eco-friendly vacation. Add a little green heat, home comfort or unity with nature to your leisure stayi
Alpine Ski in France: Tignes Invites Amateurs Of Extreme, (25.02.2010)
(Snow Regions in France)
Alpine ski in France is up to date even in spring. And continuous growth of visitors who prefer to spend their holidays at local ski resorts is a great example to prove this statement. Rather well known Tignes is far from being the last in the list of mos
(Snow Regions in France)
Alpine ski in France is up to date even in spring. And continuous growth of visitors who prefer to spend their holidays at local ski resorts is a great example to prove this statement. Rather well known Tignes is far from being the last in the list of mos
British Alpine Skiers Can Fail To Visit Vancouver Olympics, (28.01.2010)
(Canada)
British alpine skiers team has a real chance of failing to visit 2010 Vancouver Olympics that are scheduled to be opened in less than two weeks. The risk of British skiers failing to get to Vancouver slopes can be explained by very serious financial hards
(Canada)
British alpine skiers team has a real chance of failing to visit 2010 Vancouver Olympics that are scheduled to be opened in less than two weeks. The risk of British skiers failing to get to Vancouver slopes can be explained by very serious financial hards
The First Freeride World Tour Stop Started In Sochi, (22.01.2010)
(Skiing in Russia)
Sochi takes its first examinations before 2014 Winter Olympic Games. On January 22, 2010 at the main Russia’s ski resort the first stop of prestigious international alpine ski Freeride World Tour competition started. The official sponsor of this event is
(Skiing in Russia)
Sochi takes its first examinations before 2014 Winter Olympic Games. On January 22, 2010 at the main Russia’s ski resort the first stop of prestigious international alpine ski Freeride World Tour competition started. The official sponsor of this event is
Courchevel Prefers Salvador Dali To Russian Oligarchs, (22.01.2010)
(Snow Regions in France)
Starting from December 5, 2009 in Courchevel has been held a unique event – the open air exhibition of Salvador Dalí’s sculptures named “Dalí at the Top”. In total, fourteen impressive pieces of art created by the famous surrealist are exhibited right on
(Snow Regions in France)
Starting from December 5, 2009 in Courchevel has been held a unique event – the open air exhibition of Salvador Dalí’s sculptures named “Dalí at the Top”. In total, fourteen impressive pieces of art created by the famous surrealist are exhibited right on
French Ski Resorts: Snowfalls And Avalanches, (19.01.2010)
(Snow Regions in France)
Heavy snowfalls that took place during the last two weeks all over French ski resorts brought some good and bad news at the same time. Good news is that the majority of ski slopes in France can provide now excellent skiing conditions.
(Snow Regions in France)
Heavy snowfalls that took place during the last two weeks all over French ski resorts brought some good and bad news at the same time. Good news is that the majority of ski slopes in France can provide now excellent skiing conditions.
Ice rally in Alpe d'Huez, (18.12.2009)
(Snow Regions in France)
Andros Trophy is a famous racing series established in 1990 by professional racer Max Mamers. This year Alpe d'Huez ski resort will host it on December 19, 2009
(Snow Regions in France)
Andros Trophy is a famous racing series established in 1990 by professional racer Max Mamers. This year Alpe d'Huez ski resort will host it on December 19, 2009
New Winter Season Started in Scotland, (30.11.2009)
(Other Ski Regions)
British skiers and snowboarders suffering from the global economy crisis and warm winter conditions at the ski areas of France and Spain will be glad to have a chance of good skiing on their native land, namely in Scotland. Pouring rain that fell in some
(Other Ski Regions)
British skiers and snowboarders suffering from the global economy crisis and warm winter conditions at the ski areas of France and Spain will be glad to have a chance of good skiing on their native land, namely in Scotland. Pouring rain that fell in some
Opening Day Free Skiing At Sun Peaks, (05.11.2009)(Canada)
Last week we wrote that famous ski area Sun Peaks situated in the British Columbia, Canada, scheduled its opening day for the coming season on November 14, 2009 - a week earlier than it was expected. Now Sun Peaks representatives have informed that in ord
US And Canada Early Openings, (30.10.2009)(Canada)
A famous Canadian ski resort Sun Peaks situated in British Columbia is to be opened this year a week earlier than it was scvheduled. Due to heavy snowfalls in the previous days that had brought about 50cm of fresh power an upper snow depth at the moment i
Aspen Announces Enhancements, (07.10.2009)(USA Ski Country)
Colorado ski resorts do their best to prevent visitors fleeing off during this severe period of economical uncertainty. Many local ski areas concentrate their efforts on enhancing their services and skiing conditions. The highest preference is improving “
Snowmaking Rush Starts In Colorado, (29.09.2009)(USA Ski Country)
Lower than usual temperatures and early snowfalls this year enables one of the world’s highest ski resorts Loveland Ski Area, located in Colorado, USA, to already start snowmaking process for the coming 2009-2010 ski season which usually opens there in th
Some Ski News From Colorado, (16.09.2009)(USA Ski Country)
Breckenridge Ski Resort situated in Colorado has just launched its new base area named Peak 7, the first newly built base area since Peak 9 opening in 1971. The new Peak 7 base area is designed to provide visitors with unparalleled level of service and co
Fredrik Ericsson Has Enjoyed Skiing On K2, (24.06.2009)(Other Ski Regions)
Fredrik Ericsson, a famous extreme skier, and his partner Michele has conquered the second highest peak Mount Godwin Austen (K2) situated on the border between Pakistan and the Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County of Xinjiang in China. 8,611 metres high K2 i
New Zealand Is Ready For Snow Fun, (12.06.2009)(Other Ski Regions)
At the moment ski resorts situated on both North and South islands of New Zealand are ready to provide snow fun for winter sports amateurs. The South Island’s Coronet Peak has opened this year having the best starting conditions for ages. Turoa located on
Snow Updates For Europe And The USA, (09.06.2009)(Other Ski Regions)
Three Austrian glacier ski areas are still functioning – namely Dachstein, Kaunertal and Tux. Kitzsteinhorn Glacier is scheduled to reopen on June 10th. This weekend also Les 2 Alpes glacier located in France plans to open again. In Switzerland only Zerma
More Snow Near Queenstown, (21.05.2009)(Other Ski Regions)
It keeps snowing in New Zealand. During the last 5 days Queenstown's ski areas has received additional 50-100 cm of fresh snow. As the result, the snow base amounts now in average about 80 cm at the mountains tops and 50 cm at the bottoms. This provides a
New Zealand Hopes For Early Opening, (13.05.2009)(Other Ski Regions)
As skiing season almost everywhere in the Northern Hemisphere is already closed or near closing New Zealand is heading for the early opening. After more heavy snowfalls that followed those happened throughout the previous week Mt Hutt located in Canterbur
Snow Down Under, (05.05.2009)(Australian Ski Areas)
Australian ski resorts are open some five weeks ahead of planned date this year due to heavy snowfalls. For instance, Mount Buller resort situated in province Victoria has recently received about 35cm of early snow powder.
World's Highest Ski Area Closed, (21.04.2009)(Ski Packages)
According to Yale Environment 360 report the world’s highest ski area Chacaltaya (which means "cold road" in Aymara) situated in Bolivia has ceased to function due to global warming. The snowcap where the ski area lays has melted down and now the area is
The White Thrill In St Anton, (13.04.2009)(Austria Ski Tipps)
On April 25th, 2009 on the slopes of Austrian ski resort St Anton will take place one of the hugest ski events of the year - “Der Weiße Rausch - The White Thrill” ski race. This competition is annual and throughout the years it has become some kind of cul
The Battery Freeskiing Festival At Levi, (06.04.2009)(Other Ski Regions)
A big open air event - The Battery Freeskiing festival – will take place during Easter weekend at Levi, one of the most northerly located ski resorts, which is situated in Laplandia, Finland. The visitors will be able to see professional being launched ov
Fresh New Music Festival TignesFest in April, (23.03.2009)(Snow Regions in France)
In between 16-19th of April, 2009 a Fresh New Music Festival TignesFest, a rather popular culture event, will held on one of the highest ski resorts Tignes, located in the French Alps. The festival will feature a wide range of musical talents varying from
Glencoe’s For Sale, (19.03.2009)(Other Ski Regions)
The oldest Scottish ski center Glencoe is currently in need of new developments in order to keep afloat in future and is searching for investors to finance them. It is expected that enhancements made to gondola and adding of mountain biking areas will hel
Heavy Snow All Over Europe, (12.03.2009)(Other Ski Regions)
There have been heavy snowfalls all over three major European mountain chains during the past week. And in the Alps white powder keeps falling. According to Skiinfo.com reports, over than 100 snow alarms have been announced in Switzerland, Austria and Ger
Snow All Over, (18.02.2009)(Other Ski Regions)
This winter is rather favorable for winter sports. There’s plenty of snow covering slopes almost at any world’s ski resort. And it keeps snowing. Thus, after the snowstorm Austria benefits from some fresh 30-50 cm of snow covering slopes at Mayrhofen, Obe
New Avalanche Safety Law In Piemonte, (16.02.2009)(Skiing in Italy)
Authorities of Piemonte Region, Northern Italy, just few days ago passed a law to make carrying make avalanche safety gear (avalanche beacon, shovel and probe) obligatory for all winter sports amateurs, including ski mountaineering – no matter wether they
New Dy.N.A. Ski Mountaineering Boot By Dynafit, (04.02.2009)(Other Ski Regions)
Dynafit’s new Dy.N.A boot, claimed to be “the lightest ski-mountaineering boot in the world” (its weight is 2lbs (920gr) for Mondo size 27.5 - Euro 42/43), recently won the long awaited ISPO Outdoor Award 2009 for the category “Footwear“. This boot is the
Zermatt Opens Highest Accomodation In Europe, (03.02.2009)(Switzerland Ski Region)
Famous Swiss ski resort Zermatt has launched recently the highest located hotel in the European continent built to the top environmental standards. The new hotel and restaurant are situated at the top of their Matterhorn Glacier paradise ski area at 3.883
Tour de Grand Veymont 2009, (26.01.2009)(Snow Regions in France)
The Tour de Grand Veymont ski mountaineering competition, the first leg of the Grenoble Trois Massif competition (that represents the three mountain ranges surrounding Grenoble - The Vercors, Belledonne and Chartreuse), will take place on Sunday 1st Febru
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06.03.2010
Ten best ski eco hotels according to the Guardian’s version
A well-known British tabloid The Guardian has published a list of 10 top hotels and bases...
25.02.2010
Alpine Ski in France: Tignes Invites Amateurs Of Extreme
Alpine ski in France is up to date even in spring. And continuous growth of visitors who prefer...
28.01.2010
British Alpine Skiers Can Fail To Visit Vancouver Olympics
British alpine skiers team has a real chance of failing to visit 2010 Vancouver Olympics that are...
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