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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…

The ski resorts of Lake Tahoe

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 09:43:01 +0000

From scorched desert landscapes to snowy pine forests, huge glitzy casinos to cosy log cabins; the ski resorts of Lake Tahoe and its surrounding area are an unrivalled realm of contrasts.

The area is blessed with an average of 11…

Europe’s Best Family Ski Resorts

admin — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:29:21 +0000

Booking any kind of holiday requires a certain amount of research and decision making. Ski holidays are certainly no exception, and when taking children skiing, there’s even more to consider.

Depending on how old the youngsters are considerations will include…

Where to ski in Canada 2012/13 [Part 2]

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:35:59 +0000

At virtually opposite ends of the country from one-another, Fernie in British Columbia and Mont Tremblant in Québec have geographical, linguistic, and cultural differences amongst others.

They do, however have one very important similarity; some of the world’s best skiing……

Where is the world’s longest ski run?

admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:45:32 +0000

As any keen skier will know, there are few things better in life than a long ski run. Giving you the chance to build up speed without worrying when you are going to hit the bottom sends many snow fanatics…

4 tips for late season skiing in Austria

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:10:53 +0000

As the sun shines for longer each day, even with warmth at times, many people’s thoughts will turn from the wintry slopes to the summer. It’s not time to pack away the ski gear just yet though, as late season…

The 2012 Altitude Comedy Festival in Mayrhofen, Austria

admin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 08:00:48 +0000

The Altitude Comedy Festival is one of a kind. Set in the picture-perfect ski resort of Mayrhofen in Austria, it brings some of the world’s biggest comedians to one of the world’s top ski resorts.…

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…

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…

Biggest snowfall of the season in Andorra – snow conditions & skiing tips

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:20:30 +0000

As the weather hit the headlines around Europe, Andorra got its biggest snowfall of the season in the last week.

We’ve had incredible reports on ski conditions from each of the Catalan resorts; fresh powder on the slopes, fantastic off-piste…