Skiing
Brits Enjoying Snowfalls At Whistler
British guests have been flocking in greater numbers than ever before to Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort on Canada’s West Coast. Setting a new record snowfall this week, the resort has received 866 centimetres of snow to date. The prior record was set in 1991/92 when the resort received 827 centimetres of snowfall by January 31. The current snowbase at Whistler Blackcomb is an incredible 289 centimetres.
Book a 'ridiculously cheap' ski holiday thanks to December's mild weather
December’s slump in ski holiday bookings means prices were dramatically reduced and ski fans can pick up some great bargains.
Record snow levels in the Canadian Rockies
The season began with dump, after dump, after dump of powder white snow in the Canadian Rockies and Canadians rushed to the mountains. Now while other areas of Canada and Europe are experiencing little snow, the Canadian Rockies continues to have extreme levels this year. With 178 cm (5.8 feet) of snow so far and more forecasted for January to April, the Rockies are expected to offer the best ski experience in Canada.
Soelden’s Snow Gay
From 24th – 31st March the world-class Tirolean ski resort of Soelden is hosting `ManMountain’, the biggest Gay Ski Week in the Alps.
Ski in Norway and experience a true winter wonderland
With a long season, un-crowded slopes and virtually non-existent lift queues – what better place to ski this winter than Norway.
Skiers are Britain's most discerning travellers
Skiers are among the most UK’s discerning travellers and skiing is one holiday where the British really like to push the boat out, according to top ski holiday company, Ski Verbier, who offer some of the world’s top ski chalets, staffed by qualified chefs and chalet hostesses, with on-call chauffeur service.
Tirol, home to the world's first four person hang-glider ride
This winter, for the first time, visitors to the Serfaus, Fiss, Landis region of the Tirol will be able to ride on the world's first four seater hang-glider, taking its riders from an altitude of 1,900m, over a 700m flight, at a speed of 80km per hour, down to the Möseralm, a descent of 47m.
One in three skiers frustrated with their skiing
One in three skiers claim they are frustrated with their skiing and want to improve, according to a poll on the Ski Club of Great Britain’s website skiclub.co.uk.
Get on the piste with a Canadian affair ski break to Calgary
Canadian Affair, the UK’s leading tour operator to Canada, is giving skiers and snowboarders the perfect excuse to head to the piste this winter by offering fantastic ski packages to Calgary.
Start 2007 feeling on top of the world
At a time of year when detox and rejuvenation are both high on the agenda, a new holiday option offers the weary and stressed an exhilarating way to start the New Year.
Powder Playground - Powder Byrne’s "Take The Baby" January Weeks
Ever considered what a week’s skiing could be like on dreamily empty slopes; being able to ski the wide-open spaces whilst not being bombarded by hoards of groups of school children disrupting your every turn?
Winter skiing in West Virginia
West Virginia’s long ski season, high amount of natural snowfall and central location to major metropolitan areas makes it the most attractive location in the U.S.’ mid-Atlantic and southeast for skiing.
Ladies who ski
With claims of ten male skiers to every female in the resort of St. Anton, it’s perhaps not surprising that the local tourist office is readdressing the balance and marketing a special `ladies week’ from 14th –21st April 2007.
The first snows are here
Fantastic news for all snow bunnies as the first ski-able, board-able snows hit the highest peaks, holidaylettings.co.uk has some fantastic home-from-home chalets to choose from.
Holiday residences to suit everyone in the Paradiski ski area
Pierre & Vacances, European leader in holiday residences, is offering two fully renovated holiday residences at Les Arcs 1800 for winter 2006/07, to meet the increasing demand from European holidaymakers seeking independence and freedom whilst on holiday.