Despite the tales of economic doom filling the mainstream media, there’s a sense of optimism in the snowsport industry that those who love skiing and snowboarding won’t be deterred from their annual snow fix this coming winter.
The UK industry trade show is already around 90% full with several months still to go and the organisers will welcome some new and returning big brand names to Slide for 2009.
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Frostbite, Ski Dubai’s cuddly polar bear mascot, is stepping out of hibernation this weekend to host a series of themed shows in the run up to the festive season
Frostbite, Ski Dubai’s popular and cuddly polar bear mascot, is stepping out of hibernation this month to host a series of themed shows in the run up to the festive season.
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SNO!zone Braehead on the outskirts of Glasgow will be hosting a series of party nights for adults and kids who want more than your average Christmas bash. These proved so popular last winter they were all sold out.
This winter The O2 (Formerly the Millennium Dome) will open London’s first ever indoor artificial twin ski slope. Running from late November to 25 January 09, visitors will be able to ski, snowboard or snow tube at The O2.
The twin slopes, both 45 metres in length will give Londoners the option to learn to ski or snowboard or for experienced skiers to warm up their ski/snowboard legs before heading to the mountains. Tubing will also be available.
The Warren Smith Ski Academy will offer top level coaching for all levels at The Slopes. Ski and Snowboard manufacturers, K2 and Ride, will be supplying the range of skis and snowboards to rent.
Niccy Hallifax, Head of Special Events at The O2, said: ‘The Slopes is a fun and safe way for both experienced skiers and snowboarders to gear themselves up for the real thing or as an introduction for complete beginners. The Slopes are designed for all abilities and the snow tubes are ideal for both small and big kids alike!’
With the whole of the London Piazza themed like a winter resort, The Slopes, along with real snow covered trees and chalet will help create the perfect day out this winter.
A trip to The Slopes could also be combined with a visit to one of The O2’s 26 bars and restaurants, a show in The O2 arena or indigO2, or to see a film at the 11 screen Vue cinema.
Tickets start at £15 per adult per hour (ski/board rental additional £5) and snow tubes £8 per half hour (subject to booking fee).
The Ski Club of Great Britain’s annual Snowsports Analysis found that 1.35 million Britons took to the slopes last year, representing a three per cent increase on last year.
Furthermore, the number of people making their bookings with a tour operator is also on the up, which could indicate that people are opting to book with Atol-protected agents in case of an airline collapse.
Commenting on the report, Caroline Stuart-Taylor, chief executive of the Ski Club, said,
“We are not surprised that the overall snowsports market has risen again after an excellent snow year and the continued resilience of the snowsports market.”
France was named as the most popular ski break destination, with the country commanding a 43 per cent share of the market.
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The British Snow Tour made its final stop of the series on Saturday 4th October at SNO!zone Glasgow for the Trespass British Snowboard & Skiercross Championships and Slopestyle Jam. The competition was fierce as riders went head-to-head in the four way races. The Schools Tour Team also proved to be a big hit in Glasgow with over 100 enthusiastic kids taking part in the free beginner lessons, courtesy of the Trespass Lessons Academy. Continue reading ‘British snow tour stays indoors for Glasgow’