A day after strong winds destroyed equipment and canceled a giant slalom in Soldeu, Andorra, the tiny country finally got to celebrate its Wold Cup debut today (Feb. 11) as Austrian Marlies Schild won her sixth slalom race of the season. Schild, winner of the first five slalom races of the season, stood fifth after the first run, 0.74 seconds behind leader Tanja Poutiainen of Finland. In round two, it looked like Schild had been skiing on the brand new Avet course for years as she tore into the critical final steep section and crossed the line nearly a second faster (0.94) than any other racer in the second run. Continue reading 'Schild takes her sixth slalom win of the season in Andorra’s World Cup debut'  Print This Post

Big snow Festival coming to Andorra.

The Big Snow Festival (www.thebigsnowfestival.com) returns to Arinsal, Andorra from March 13^th to the 20^th and confirmed to headline is pop-rap star Example, who has exploded on to the UK music scene over the last year. Continue reading ‘Example to headline Big Snow Festival in Arinsal’

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The big snow festival takes place again next March in Arinsal.

The Big Snow Festival, which debuted in Andorra in March 2010 with pumping DJ sets in the snow from Calvin Harris, Pendulum, Judge Jules and more, is returning to the Pyrenees for another action packed week next spring. Continue reading ‘The Big Snow Festival is Back for 2011′

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European discount airline Easyjet recently released the top-10 winter ski resort destinations by  British skiers and have compiled them into a hot list. Ski Rebel Magazine has managed to get a copy and has them available for you if you read on…

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Iglu Villages have opened for the winter at seven Alpine locations, each requiring 3000 tonnes of snow to provide their storm-proof lodging.

In addition to Gstaad, Davos-Klosters, Zermatt, Engelberg, the Zugspitze and Grandvalira in Andorra, an Igloo Village will also be offered for the first time in St. Moritz.

The new St. Moritz igloo village has been created at a stunning location next to the top station Muottas Muragl, offering a view over the Upper Engadine lakes. Two large igloos, decorated with artistic ice sculptures, provide guests with the perfect setting to while away the hours in cosy surroundings – whether as a place to stop during a winter hike, for some reinforcements before tobogganing down the slopes or for a gourmet evening by candlelight.

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A new discount pass has been launched in the Alps which offers savings on a wide range of in-resort expenses.

The new SnowBall Pass allows holders to simply show their pass at selected venues in top French resorts to receive special prices, offers and discounts. The Pass can be bought before departure in the UK fort £15 (€17) and is valid for multiple trips, all season.

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Many of the world’s major resorts in at least a dozen countries opened for the season this past weekend.

In Europe, several major alpine resorts opened their doors. Europe’s highest major resort Val Thorens is the second resort to open in France, joining Tignes which has been open for nearly two months already. In Austria, Obergurgl is opening and in Switzerland, Andermatt, Davos, Klosters, Flims and Laax join Engelberg, Zermatt, Verbier, Les Diablerets and Saas Fee which are already open. In Italy, Livigno is opening early and is running its lifts free of charge this week with no lift pass required.

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