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Top landing zones for skiers
Leading flight search engine, Skyscanner.net, has dipped into its data to see where British winter sports enthusiasts are flying to this winter. Despite economic woes, European ski searches appear healthy with a small rise in flight search traffic for ski airports compared to last year. With a strong US dollar, it seems many Brits are avoiding transatlantic mountains and favouring the more local European peaks.
Maximise your snowy mountain experience
Adventurous souls who fancy a break from the pistes should ditch their skis for a day and check out some of the other exciting winter activities the mountains have to offer.
An affordable way to explore top Canadian ski destinations
Traditionally a major challenge for skiers and snowboarders exploring Canada was negotiating the vast distances between breathtaking snow destinations.
Japan’s slopes offer cheaper and more accessible skiing
Powder hounds the world over have been gifted another choice destination this season, as the slopes of Japan open to an increasingly international clientele. Japanican.com, the JTB Group site for visitors to Japan, has released a comprehensive guide to the best ski and snowboard resorts across Japan, and is now also selling exclusive ski tours that include budget daytrips from Tokyo.
Canada's Whistler Mountain is officially open
Whistler Blackcomb officials have announced that Whistler Mountain will open early on Wednesday, November 26. Whistler Mountain will open for daily operations with access to Emerald Express, Big Red Express and Franz’s Chair via the Whistler Village Gondola. On Thursday, the Creekside Gondola will open for the American Thanksgiving weekend, providing access to Whistler Mountain from the Creekside Base through to Sunday, November 30.
Ski resorts open early thanks to snow downpours
The forthcoming ski season is set to be the best in recent years as a barrage of snow sees the slopes open early. Leading resorts in Europe and the US opened up to a month earlier this season to make the most of the good snow conditions.
Girls - Kick start 2009 with a snowboarding holiday
Rudegirls snowboard weeks are for independent girlies of all ages who have a passion for snowboarding (to either learn or improve), a love of the mountains, and want to hang out, ride, relax & party with likeminded people.
Small hotels in the snow
The Austrian Tirol is clothed in a veil of snow, with many ski resorts now open and up to a metre of snow in some places. While the Tirol is renowned for its excellent quality 4* and 5* hotels, many of which are privately run, most of which offer excellent health and spa facilities, the province also has a great choice of smaller, more intimate properties.
Top 10 European ski resorts
An investigation conducted by trivago.co.uk has revealed the top 10 ski resorts in Europe - the best places to enjoy this year’s ski season.
Online ski hire soars at Ski Republic
With up to a metre of snow forecast in the French Alps this weekend revolutionary ski equipment hirer, Ski Republic, are reporting record online bookings for their `two for one’ skiis, boots and poles offer with rental sales 500% higher than 12 months ago.
High altitude skiing and a noble host
The Austrian Tirol abounds with unusual, charming and cosy places to stay. Skiers preferring to find individual accommodation this winter could consider residing amid nobility at the Jagdschloss Kühtai, an 800 year old lodge with a resident Count, whose ancestors include Emperor France Josef I. The Lodge is in the heart of the mountains at Kühtai, Austria's highest ski resort, and has direct access to the skiing, with individual rooms and suites and prices from € 125,00 per night.
Alain Baxter bares all for charity calendar
Olympic skier Alain Baxter has launched his first ever official calendar - with a twist. The GB Olympic skier has just completed a 'nude shoot' to raise money as part of his renewed bid for slalom glory at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. The calendar features twelve shots of Alain taken by top photographer Trevor Yerbury - most of them nude, but all done in the best possible taste.
Tirol opens for skiing with huge falls of snow
Over 1 metre of snow has fallen in resorts and villages right across the Austrian Tirol. The mountains and valleys are carpeted in white and already the Tirol’s five glaciers resorts are open for skiing, as is Austria’s highest parish, the resort of Obergurgl-Hochgurgl.
Spend the snow season in Japan
New British company Snow Season Japan, is the first to offer long stay winter season holidays with a Japanese language course in a choice of Japan’s best mountain locations, opening up Japanese world class powder conditions and a chance to experience an incredible and unique culture to UK skiers and snowboarders.
Budget ski deals with Hostelworld.com
With holidays one of the first things to be affected in these credit-crunching times, many will assume that the annual ski break may have to be foregone. However, Hostelworld beg to differ and have therefore developed a list of eight destinations that offer budget accommodation coupled with fantastic skiing potential, relaxing stays and a wide range of winter activities.