Skiing
Strange but true – Skiing in June
Strange though it may seem, more European ski areas are open in late June than late May each spring/summer. The anomaly – in which more ski areas open as temperatures get warmer – has been identified by the leading snow-reporting service Skiinfo.com which tracks snow conditions several times daily, year round, at more than a thousand European ski resorts.
Spectacular snow-sports in Slovakia
With 200 million Euros of Olympic investment, extended ski runs for 2008 and the first five star hotel opening in the High Tatra mountains, Slovakia is rapidly nipping at the heels of more established eastern European ski regions as an alternative to the crowded slopes of the Alps.
Head to the slopes this summer
For skiers and snowboarders who can’t to wait until next season to hit the slopes, Flight Centre’s expert travel consultants have identified a selection of destinations that allow you to get your skiing fix during the summer months.
Perisher Blue gets early white winter coat
For the third time this year, Perisher Blue Ski Resort, Australia, has received an early white winter coat after 10-15cm of fresh snow fell in the resort from about 11am yesterday and continuing throughout the night.
Scottish ski resorts get a spring clean
It’s a fact, that one cigarette butt pollutes upwards of 1 cubic metre of water, a coke can takes over 200 years to decompose and even orange peel will not disappear in less than a year. All these items, and many more are found on ski slopes across the world.
Heavy snow forecast for Hemel Hempstead
Approximately 500 mm of the white stuff are predicted in what will be the biggest downfalls in Hemel Hempstead for many years. Experts are expecting tons of perfect, powdery snow to fall over the slopes and remain on the ground - indefinitely.
Ski and snow reports direct to your mobile
First Choice customers can now benefit from up-to-date ski and snow reports to ensure they are on the slopes during the best skiing conditions during their winter break, thanks to a new text service provided by Travel Buddy.
Find late season snow in Val Thorens
Easter often heralds the end of the ski season, but its early occurrence this year means there is still time to hit the slopes in Europe. For the best chance of snow, specialist ski operator Flexiski recommends heading to Val Thorens, Europe’s highest ski resort at an altitude of 2,300m. The resort is due to stay open until 4th May 2008.
Ski holiday bargains
With fresh snow falling and plenty already on the ground there is still time to make some turns on the slopes of Canada before the end of the season. Frontier Ski has some great offers available including some great deals for families and groups.
Fresh snow and late availability for families
Family specialist Ski Famille’s properties sit at the heart of the vast Portes du Soleil ski domain; an area currently enjoying fantastic late season snow conditions. The past week has seen over 50cm of fresh snow falling on an already excellent base and the company’s Chris Thompson reports unprecedented last minute demand.
Grab your thermals and head to Spain
If you’ve so far missed your chance to go skiing this year and are longing for a chance to pull out all the stops on the piste there’s still time to grab your thermals and make a dash to Spain’s Sierra Nevada.
Solis in the Swiss Alps
One hundred and five years ago, in 1903, Henry Lunn (of Lunn Poly fame) organised the first package holiday tours to Adelboden in Switzerland. To mark this historic event, the newly-opened Solís Cambrian Hotel & Spa in Adelboden is offering a special rate of £105 per person per night half-board until Sunday 13th April, when the ski season ends.
Learn to ski in style at Canada’s new billion dollar resort
Ski & Snowboard Instructor Course specialist, ALLTRACKS Academy, is delighted to announce it’s newest course at Revelstoke, Canada’s new $1 Billion resort development set amongst some of the best ski terrain in North America.
Squeaky & Shaw launch sports lotto
The stars of new BingoLotto – Joe Pasquale and Suzanne Shaw – launched the exciting new Television Lottery game, BingoLotto on Tuesday 26th February 2008 at London’s Trafalgar Square. As 20% of BingoLotto Gamecard sales will be going to good sporting causes, Joe and Suzanne were joined by approximately fifty representatives from various Sports Governing Bodies (all of whom are members of CCPR - Central Council of Physical Recreation).
Ski holidays for the over 50’s
There are plenty of holidays still to be taken this winter for skiers age 50 plus to a range of European and North American ski destinations with Ski Freshtracks. All holidays are graded by skiing standard ensuring skiers will be skiing with those of a similar ability, as well as age. These holidays are called ‘Peak Experience’ within the Ski Freshtracks brochure.