Tag Archives: Ski

World ski & snow report

15 March 2013

This Week’s Headlines Snow returns to the Pyrenees Snow back in the Alps North America continues its late surge Austria Our snow report kicks off with great news; snow is back in the Austrian Alps and the accumulations are getting bigger. Obertauern, where The Beatles filmed their ski scenes in the movie ‘Help’ nearly 50 [...]

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Ski the height of Everest for charity – Ski 4 Cancer UK

15 March 2013

You all love skiing. Learning to ski is arguably one of the best ideas you ever had. So, the idea of skiing your boots off all day and all for a good cause, must sound like an even better idea. What’s not to like? If you’re going to be in the 3 Valleys between 16 [...]

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The X Games Europe, Tignes March 20-22nd 2013

12 March 2013

In just over a week’s time the world’s best freestyle skiers and boarders will descend on the resort of Tignes to compete in the X Games Europe 2013 4th edition. This will showcase 150 of the best freestylers in this incredible three day event. The X Games Europe has been developed from the annual American [...]

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Keeping warm while skiing; A guide to layering

12 March 2013

  In order to maximise your time and enjoyment out on the slopes you need to keep warm. The secret to keeping warm is layering and warming your ‘core’ (vital organs). If your core is warm then your body can heat your extremities. If your core is cold then your body will focus on warming [...]

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Guide to skiing in Passo Tonale, Italy

10 March 2013

After spending 5 months in Passo Tonale, it’s easy for me to see why people come back, time and time again. Passo Tonale is a great place to go to with all the family and is perfect for any skiing ability. Even non-skiers will be able to find something to keep them entertained. On the [...]

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