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Kashane Walters explains how to clean your snowmobile before putting it away for the summer

Now that the snow has melted and the temperature is slowly but surely rising, it's time to think about putting your snowmobile away for the summer. But before you do, Edmonton, Alberta snowmobiling enthusiast Kashane Walters says it's essential to clean it thoroughly so that it's in good condition when you take it out again next winter.

2 invigorating winter activities

2 invigorating winter activities

Ah, winter. It’s the season where most people turn inward to hibernate, waiting out the cold weather until spring arrives. However, spending so much time indoors can get pretty boring after a while.

3 safety tips for your winter snowmobiling adventures

3 safety tips for your winter snowmobiling adventures

Winter may not have the plethora of activity options the summer has. You may not be able to pop down to the golf course for a quick 18 holes or bike through the forest trails on a warm evening. But there’s one thing winter has over the summer: snowmobiling season.

How to get a career in the Snowsports industry

Have you ever imagined yourself in a job that’s a little bit different from your everyday office gig? Perhaps you’re seeking a change in career and have been looking for something more adventurous?

Snow activities in Savoie Mont Blanc

Snow activities in Savoie Mont Blanc

In Courchevel, holiday-makers can drive a piste-basher. After a briefing from a professional, they can drive this real beast of 470CV on a private circuit.

Snow activities in Savoie Mont Blanc

Snow activities in Savoie Mont Blanc

Sled Dogs are comfortable and light snow boots with steel edges fixed to the boots' base. They were invented in Norway and are now available in Les Gets.

Make unforgettable tracks in the snow in Samoens this winter

Make unforgettable tracks in the snow in Samoens this winter

Experience an active holiday with a difference this winter with a trip to stunning Samoens in the French Alps.

One in three winter sports holidaymakers won’t take out appropriate insurance cover

One in three people (33%) planning to take a winter sports holiday this winter do not intend to take out winter sports insurance, according to new findings1 from Sainsbury’s Travel Insurance.

A personal invitation to Snowboxx

A personal invitation to Snowboxx

Join Alpe d’Huez grand domaine Ski for the biggest and best high-altitude festival.

Adelboden the third most popular ski area in Switzerland

Adelboden the third most popular ski area in Switzerland

The picturesque – and little-known – Swiss ski resort of Adelboden opened for the winter season over the weekend, with six inches of snow falling last week to make sure conditions were perfect for the first day's skiing.

James Bond to be filmed in the Austrian Tirol

James Bond to be filmed in the Austrian Tirol

007, the most famous secret agent in the world, will start filming the 24th Bond film, Spectre, in the Austrian Tirol.

Gstaad launches new Alpine Experiences for winter

Gstaad launches new Alpine Experiences for winter

This winter season in the Swiss resort of Gstaad is shaping up to be an exhilarating one. With brand new adrenaline-packed experiences, an extended ski pass and a new Winter easyaccess card that is more affordable than ever, Gstaad has never been more exciting and accessible.

Top activities for children on a ski holiday

Top activities for children on a ski holiday

Fun for all the family: is it really possible? While many parents are filled with dread at the prospect of organising a family ski break, particularly if the youngsters aren’t quite ready to take to the slopes themselves, there’s no need to panic. VIP SKI has the perfect recipe for a fun family holiday.

What’s new in the Jungfrau this winter

What’s new in the Jungfrau this winter

The Jungfrau region has always been accessible for a weekend ski break with easy rail links from Zurich and Geneva but this winter season it’s become even quicker to reach the mountains with new flights routes into Bern-Belp airport.

New addresses to indulge yourself in the French mountains this winter

New addresses to indulge yourself in the French mountains this winter

Excellent gastronomy and world class spa and well-being facilities are two cornerstones of the French winter-sports holiday experience. Winter 2014-2015 will see a host of new and improved eateries on the mountain and in resorts.