As with all active sports, there is always a risk of injury while skiing. When approached correctly however, the risks can be minimal and infinitely superseded by the enjoyment you’ll experience. In order to avoid accidents on your skiing holiday, you must learn how to prepare for and conduct yourself on the slopes. Here’s a [...]
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Snowball effect predicted for ‘Snowbombing’ festival 2012
January 26, 2012 – 2:33 pm
Once again, ‘The Greatest Show on Snow’ will be back for its week-long whirlwind of winter sports, best bands, dynamic DJs and resident mischief makers. Thinking of a festival orientated ski holiday? Hitting the spectacular slopes, mythical fairytale venues and traditional Austrian bars of Mayrhofen will be thousands of snowsport fanatics, many in fancy dress. [...]
Ode to be British at Val d’Isere
November 4, 2010 – 10:52 am
The most anticipated winter event of the year Val d’Isere is set to host the 55th edition of ‘Criterium de la Premiere Neige’ from 11th – 19th December 2010. For the first time, the event will be themed on a competing nation and those attending this winter will get a taste of all that is [...]
Altitude Festival 2011 moves to Mayrhofen
November 3, 2010 – 5:09 pm
It’s not beyond the wit of man or woman that the Altitude Festival will make its fourth year. Yes, this six-day event is back! This time, the beautiful Austrian ski resort of Mayrhofen; home of ‘Snowbombing’ will play host with dates now set from 4th to 9th April 2011 for both events. Claiming to be [...]
Group Ski Holidays: How to get everyone clicking
November 3, 2010 – 10:28 am
A group ski holiday has got to be one of the most exciting activities. Sharing your passion for the slopes with friends and family; you can hone your skills, discover new places and revel in your favourite après ski scenes. Whether you go for a weekend break or longer trip away, you will want to [...]
No Half Measures for Red Bull Hut Rally
November 2, 2010 – 3:00 pm
What’s faster and more furious than a raging bull, crazier than the White Thrill and guaranteed to give you a good run for your money? It has to be the Red Bull Hut Rally. Hitting the deep-snow downhills of St Anton Am Arlberg, this high-speed ski-cross event will have participants dodging between mountain huts and [...]
Inferno Ski Race is all the rage for ski enthusiasts
November 2, 2010 – 2:50 pm
Every year, amateur and professional skiers gather in Murren to take on the world’s oldest and longest downhill ski race; ‘The Inferno’. Set in the heart of the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, the 15.8km long run descends 2,100m from Schilthorn to Lauterbrunnen. Founded by the Kandahar Ski Club, the event started in January 1928, when a [...]
Want to Ski or Snowboard for Charity?
November 2, 2010 – 2:24 pm
Participants required for Monster Ski Charity Challenge Are you a skier or snowboarder? Confident and competent enough to ski or ride on a red run? If so, then this could be your chance to take part in an exhilarating 3-day challenge that will take you to the same heights as Mount Everest. 3-7 February 2011 [...]
Winter X Games Europe Returns to Tignes 2011
November 2, 2010 – 2:10 pm
From the very first appearance of the Winter X Games outside the USA in March 2010, the French resort of Tignes was destined to host the event for a second year running. Broadcast live in 8 countries and distributed to 166 territories, the 3-day event attracted 66,200 spectators with more than 125 athletes from around [...]
‘Snowbombing’ festival is set to go off in 2011
November 2, 2010 – 1:57 pm
Once again, ‘The Greatest Show on Snow’ will be back for its week-long whirlwind of winter sports, best bands, dynamic DJs and resident mischief makers. Hitting the spectacular slopes, mythical fairytale venues and traditional Austrian bars of Mayrhofen will be thousands of snowsport fanatics, many in fancy dress. Now approaching its 11th year, Snowbombing will [...]
