Skiing
Tim Farr – From amateur skier to Paralympian
In March 2004, whilst on a university skiing trip to France, Tim Farr suffered a terrible injury. Being told you won’t ever walk again is something none of us want to hear and it’s hard to tell how we would react. For Tim though, the answer was simple - recover and get back on the slopes as soon as possible.
UK girl makes clean sweep on ski instructor course in Canada
UK-based adventure travel company, SnowSkool, has been providing ski and snowboard instructor courses for people from all over the world since 2004 but nothing prepared their seasoned Canadian, Kiwi, British and French instructors for an unassuming young eighteen year old girl from Surrey, UK.
Warm winter treats from Novotel Lakeside Queenstown
Queenstown’s most centrally located hotel is gearing up for winter and thinking warm winter treats in anticipation of snowy days to come.
Enjoy spring skiing on Gstaad’s Glacier 3000
Gstaad, one of Switzerland’s most popular ski destinations, promises snow lovers perfectly groomed pistes, sunshine and magnificent Alpine panoramas all the way through spring.
Late season Nordic skiing in British Columbia
Late season skiing rolls on in British Columbia as many Nordic ski areas continue to report excellent spring conditions. The majority of trails remain open with good to excellent snow coverage.
Last minute Easter ski bargains
Directski.com is offering its last ski bargains of the season with departures on 3rd April from Gatwick with a saving of £300 and departures from Manchester saving £220. Prices include return flights, transfers and 7 nights accommodation.
Ski instructor courses from Inside Out Skiing
This April Inside Out Skiing is introducing a professional development programme for skiers who wish to become ski instructors and junior race coaches.
Ski Dubai’s Easter eggs-travaganza
Children across the UAE can enjoy a unique and exciting experience this Easter at Ski Dubai, courtesy of Majid Al Futtaim Leisure. The fun-filled Snow Park at the attraction will become a goldmine of sugary treasure as children race for prizes through games and competitions.
Easter skiing from £329
For a snowy white Easter, Directski.com has flights from Manchester and Gatwick and ski holiday prices from £329 per person for a week's skiing in the top French resort of Les Arcs.
Easter skiing from £299
Directski.com are currently offering savings of up to £300 and ski holidays from only £299 per person, with departures from Gatwick and Manchester on 27th / 28th March and over Easter.
Radio 1’s Annie Mac to play a set at Volvo Ice Camp
For one day only, Snowbombing - the greatest show on snow - takes over the Volvo ICE CAMP. On Thursday 8th April, 200 lucky Snowbombers will take a ski lift all the way up the glacier in Kitzsteinhorn, Kaprun, Austria - 2,500 metres above sea level - to be treated to an eclectic and floor-filling two-hour set from Radio 1's Annie Mac with the Volvo ICE CAMP providing a stunning back drop.
Late season ski deals
Spring is in the air but don’t pack those skis and snowboards away just yet. Check out the Tirol Tourist Board’s top 10 reasons why spring skiing is the best.
Easter egg hunts in Biarritz
European accommodation specialist Pierre & Vacances has some great late deals on offer at properties throughout France this Easter holiday, including apartments close to the annual Easter celebrations in the centre of Biarritz and seven nights for the price of five at selected ski properties in the French Alps.
Easter ski deals in the Alps
The Alps have had the best snow for several seasons and many resorts are offering skiing right over Easter, with prices keener than the sharpest ski blades.
Freeriders to compete for tour crown at Nissan Xtreme
The world’s top ski and snowboarding freeriders will this weekend compete for the coveted title of 2010 Freeride World Tour Champion at the Nissan Xtreme by Swatch in Verbier, Switzerland.