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“The best winter holiday ever” – our Alberta competition winner’s diary

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:05 +0000

At the beginning of this year ski-buzz ran a competition to win a once in a lifetime ski holiday to Alberta, Canada with Crystal Ski.

Over 850 entrants described why Alberta is such a superb destination for a winter…

New ski and board gear for 2012/13

admin — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:45:47 +0000

While the current ski season is in full swing, many eager snow fanatics will be looking ahead to the next season; 2012/13. With the new season comes new technology, new gear, and oh so much fun in the snow.

In…

Week with a Snow Guru – staying at Crystal Riders’ Lodge, Tignes

admin — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:29:35 +0000

Crystal Ski recently added special new accommodation to two of its resorts in France. The lucky resorts of Tignes and Val Thorens are the first to have a Riders’ Lodge chalet added to them.

Crystal Riders’ Lodge is designed to be…

Dare 2b kit review [guest post]

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:14:17 +0000

Mark Barber from Extreme Stunts.co.uk recently hit the slopes of the Dolomites in Italy for a snowboarding break. Kitted out in Dare 2b clothing from top to toe, Mark put their ski and snowboarding gear through its paces.

Dare 2b…

A winter activity experience in Lapland – a Crystal ski staff review

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:15:39 +0000

Crystal Ski’s Overseas Director Nikki Hooper has seen more ski resorts than most. So when you spend your working life on the slopes, where do you go for a well-derserved break?

Well, this New Year, Nikki decided to travel…

The 5 best Blackberry ski apps for 2011/12

admin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:31:07 +0000

Previously on ski-buzz we have looked at the best iPhone and Android ski apps available. Now it’s the turn of the Blackberry!

There are a huge number of ski related apps available on the market these days. Some offer huge…

The 5 best Android ski apps for 2011/12

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:26:47 +0000

There are a huge number of ski related apps available on the market these days. Some offer huge amounts of technical information and applications, whilst others are wonderfully simple. Having reviewed some of these…

Bardonecchia resort guide, a review from a Crystal Ski customer

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:44:48 +0000

The small resort of Bardonecchia in Italy is perhaps not as well known as the big name resorts of Sestriere or Sauze d’Oulx.

But did you know that this resort was host to the boarder-cross and half pipe events during…

Skiing in Pas de la Casa, Andorra – a review from Crystal Ski customers

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:49:15 +0000

Two Crystal Ski customers who travelled out to Pas de la Casa with the company for New Year give a review of their holiday.

Jamie, a snowboarder and Helen, a skier hit the slopes and the famous après ski hard,…

Tech supremacy on the slopes; Whistler’s new ski app vs Vail’s EpicMix

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:57:24 +0000

Each ski season there seems to be a new gadget, app or must have piece of technology. For several years we’ve reviewed the best mobile ski apps (read this year’s iPhone app review) and, whilst they steadily improve year…