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Crystal 2012/13 brochure hitting the streets early with big offers

The Crystal Finest preview brochure for winter 2012/13 is out with the latest collection of bespoke chalets, first class hotels and stylish apartments in many of the world’s best ski destinations in Europe, North America and Japan (www.crystalski.co.uk/finest). Continue reading ‘Crystal 2012/13 brochure hitting the streets early with big offers’

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Ski rental website donates 5% of sales to charity

Skiers can help their favourite good cause when they book online through www.easyfundraising.org.uk/travel/ – an innovative charity shopping website that gives an average 5% of each sale to charity.

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Thomson ski launches 2012/13 tour brochure

Leading tour operator Thomson (www.thomsonski.co.uk) is the latest to group launch its new ski brochure for the 2012/13 winter season. Continue reading ‘Thomson ski launches 2012/13 tour brochure’

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BBC’s Frank Gardner elected new Ski Club president

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Gardner is the new president of the Ski Club of Great Britain. Photo courtesy of the BBC.

The Ski Club of Great Britain has elected the BBCís award-winning Security Correspondent Frank Gardner its new president. Continue reading ‘BBC’s Frank Gardner elected new Ski Club president’

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Lake District Ski Club Celebrates 75 Years with New Loo

One of England’s highest flushing loos has been completed and christened in a mountain ceremony with a difference.

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What is England's highest loo was recently replaced for its 75th anniversary.

Standing at 2,500 ft on the flanks of Raise near Helvellyn, the Lake District’s third highest mountain, this is no bog standard privy. In fact, it has taken 75 years to bring the convenience to one of the most inconvenient locations in the land. But then the water closet’s creator, Lake District Ski Club, thrives on endurance and challenge. Continue reading ‘Lake District Ski Club Celebrates 75 Years with New Loo’

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Double Olympic gold medallist experiences indoor skiing for the first time

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Dame Kelly Holmes tries indoor skiing for the first time.


Since retiring as a professional athlete, Dame Kelly Holmes, the first British Olympian to win double gold has relished the freedom to have a go at a range of sports that might previously have interfered with her career on the track. Continue reading ‘Double Olympic gold medallist experiences indoor skiing for the first time’

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Indoor skiers set Guinness world record

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Manchester skiers break the Guinness World Record for the longest chain of skiers.

Manchester skiers can write their names in history as record breakers as they managed to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chain of skiers at Chill Factore (www.chillfactore.com) last fall. Continue reading ‘Indoor skiers set Guinness world record’

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