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Heliskiing in Ski Portillo, Chile

Heliskiing in Ski Portillo, Chile

For skiing and snowboarding aficionados, the ultimate ski-in-summer experience is a ski week in Ski Portillo, Chile.

Early Bird Ski BC Canada

Destination British Columbia has launched Ski BC Canada for all ‘Early Bird’ bookings this ski season with special rates from £799 across British Columbia resorts until November 15 2013.

Discover the slopes of Japan

Discover the slopes of Japan

As Japan is known more for its contrasting futuristic high-tech cities and ancient culture and traditions, the country's ski resorts remain a well-kept secret.

New accommodation in Savoie Mont Blanc for 2013/14

New accommodation in Savoie Mont Blanc for 2013/14

The Heliopic Sweet & Spa, is a new four-star hotel in Chamonix. Built in a chalet style, it will open in mid-December.

Where to Ski and Snowboard 2014

Where to Ski and Snowboard 2014

The best snowsports holidays don’t begin on the piste, they really take off on your sofa: that’s where the planning starts and the excitement slowly builds.

What’s new in the Austrian Tirol for Ski 2013-14

What’s new in the Austrian Tirol for Ski 2013-14

As the 2013-14 ski season approaches, it’s time to unveil the latest news from across the Austrian Tirol region, including new hotels, flights, mountain restaurants, improvements to ski lift infrastructure and tour operator additions.

L’Ancienne Poste launches Pyrenean ski clinics

L’Ancienne Poste launches Pyrenean ski clinics

James Dealtry, the owner and ‘le patron’ of luxury ski lodge L’Ancienne Post, located in the village of Avajan in the French Pyrenees, is launching ski clinics for the 2013/14 season.

Nothing beats the off-piste thrill

Nothing beats the off-piste thrill

International Academy is launching a new course during the 2013/14 ski season to teach key off piste skills in Chamonix over the course of a weekend.

New VIP SKI chalets in St Anton

New VIP SKI chalets in St Anton

Specialist ski company VIP SKI opened its new super-stylish Hotel Montjola for winter 2012/2013 and was VIP SKI’s first foray into St Anton and Austria.

Ski Safari goes large for 2013-14 with 14 new resorts

Ski Safari goes large for 2013-14 with 14 new resorts

Ski Safari welcomes the 2013-14 season with numerous exciting additions to its winter programme. With a strong team of dedicated skiers and snowboarders behind the scenes, the selection of new countries, resorts and safaris have been carefully planned to match the desires of those looking for a skiing holiday.

 VIP SKI delivers the ultimate Portes du Soleil double header

VIP SKI delivers the ultimate Portes du Soleil double header

Andy Sturt, owner of VIP SKI, has known Jean-Marc Ecoeur from Morzine and Pascal Mourin from Avoriaz for the past 25 years.

Why it pays to book now for the best ski offers for 2013-14

Why it pays to book now for the best ski offers for 2013-14

Those who choose to play the waiting game to seek out the best ski deals are missing out on some amazing early booking offers.

VIP SKI adds a bespoke new chalet in Meribel for 2013/2014 season

VIP SKI adds a bespoke new chalet in Meribel for 2013/2014 season

Specialist ski company VIP SKI is to be feature a gorgeous new chalet in one of the world’s best ski resorts. With 25 years of experience, keen chalet aficionados VIP SKI has the knowledge of what works best for British skiers and this is crucial to the success of the brand.

Beat the heat this summer

Beat the heat this summer

If the prospect of amusing your offspring over the summer holidays is already proving a challenge, book them into something that it is both physically demanding and cool. Very cool.

Snow blankets Queenstown ahead of ski season

Snow blankets Queenstown ahead of ski season

Queenstown is buzzing after 24 hours of constant snowfalls blanketed the town and surrounding mountains, giving local ski areas a huge boost before the start of the winter season.