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Winter Wonderland awaits; La Nina and incredible snowmaking infrastructure deliver early start to the season at Whistler Blackcomb
WHISTLER, BC, Friday, November 12, 2010 – Few things get skiers and riders more excited than the words “early opening,” which is why Whistler Blackcomb is thrilled to announce that Whistler Mountain will open six days early, on Friday, November 19. Blackcomb Mountain will open on Thursday, November 25, Whistler Blackcomb’s official opening day.
The Hotel Les Lanchers in Chamonix is ready to re-open..
The Hotel Les Lanchers in Chamonix is ready to re-open following a €1.3m refurbishment of its bedrooms, restaurant and facilities.
The hotel, which dates back nearly a century, is located two minutes walk from the Flégère cable car, and has built up a reputation for fine food, comfortable accommodation and personal service.
California’s Bear Valley ski area will add 400 acres of new terrain this winter..
California’s Bear Valley ski area will add 400 acres of new terrain this winter. The resort is one of the few worldwide and the only area in California expanding their ski terrain for 2010-11.
Skiers and boarders now have a quick and easy way to pass on unwanted...
Skiers and boarders now have a quick and easy way to pass on unwanted or grown out of kit that is cluttering up the attic and the cupboard under the stairs with ‘www.skicycle.co.uk’, a brand new online trading resource.
The idea is simple – if you’re feeling generous you just give your gear away, if you need the cash, then you sell it, either way skicycle.co.uk can help.
This winter, start your Swiss ski holiday at touchdown, with a glass of crisp Valais wine..
This winter, start your Swiss ski holiday at touchdown, with a glass of crisp Valais wine, a snowy mountainscape, and a deep relaxing massage.Formed by The British Olympic Association in February 2010...
Formed by The British Olympic Association in February 2010, after the previous Governing organisation ran into serious financial difficulties, British Ski and Snowboard (BSS), the National Governing Body for Skiing and Snowboarding in the United Kingdom, is looking and feeling good ahead of its first full winter season.
Not only did BSS announce this week that it has retained two of its major sponsors (British Land and Colmar), selected the French Alpine resort of Méri
Cervinia, the leading Italian resort that’s lift—linked to Zermatt in Switzerland..
Cervinia, the leading Italian resort that’s lift—linked to Zermatt in Switzerland, has announced one new, and one re-designed black run for the coming winter (which is actually already underway at both resorts).
Women’s Ski Jumping, the lack of which in previous Games, and particularly the most recent in Whistler appears...
Women’s Ski Jumping, the lack of which in previous Games, and particularly the most recent in Whistler appears increasingly un-defendable as old-style sexism, looks increasingly likely to be included from the Sochi 2014 Games onwards following a decision by the IOC Executive Board (EB) meeting in Acapulco.
A statement from the International Ski federation (FIS) said the IOC...
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Cortina D’Ampezzo will stage what’s believed to be the first chocolate themed ski race..
Cortina D’Ampezzo will stage what’s believed to be the first chocolate themed ski race next month Eurochocolate Ski.
Staged from the 16th to 19th December 2010, the race is due to the International Chocolate Festival, Eurochocolate, being staged at altitude and in the famous Italian ski village for the first time.
“Eurochocolate Ski offers high-quality, pleasurable chocolate experiences directly on the slopes, or warm up with an invigorating c
California, United States, November 9, 2010 -
Snowmaking began yesterday evening at Mountain High and the Wrightwood resort has already laid down close to a foot of new snow at its West Resort. Over the next several days conditions look favorable for nighttime snowmaking and Mountain High will continue to make snow whenever possible. Thursday would be the earliest possible opening date however, if it doesn’t take place by Friday, the resort will have to wait until next week when snowmaking conditions return.&nbs
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