Aspen has introduced Yoga for skiers.

This winter, the iconic Sundeck restaurant at the peak of Aspen Mountain is offering two unique experiences: “Yoga for Skiers” and “First Tracks Breakfast”. Continue reading ‘Travel ideas: Aspen gives free Yoga for skiers’

There are still some good deals to be had for European ski vacations.

If you haven’t booked a ski holiday yet and are thinking about it, you better hurry because the heavy snow fall in the Alps in December boosted tour operator sales and are leaving some limited space for UK vacationers. Continue reading ‘Last minute vacation: “Pockets of Availability” for half term and Easter holidays’

Could the next ski conquest find itself at Kepler 22b? NASA thinks there are good possibilities.

NASA has confirmed that it has located a planet that could support skiing. Although there has been speculation that ‘frost’ might be present on massive peaks on Mars and super-frozen surfaces on some of Saturn’s moons, this is the first time that NASA has been able to confirm that a planet may have both decent powder and a breathable atmosphere. Continue reading ‘NASA identifies a planet that could support skiing’

Skiing the Edge, a e-book edited by Jules Older goes on sale Dec. 1

It used to be that ski writers would earn a pretty good keep. Things have changed quite a bit and some of the best names have had to steer away from the industry due to waning sales and publications. But that didn’t stop Jules Older one bit. Continue reading ‘All-Star lineup of ski writers come together for E-book’

David B. Cronheim, Esq. is an attorney in Bridgewater, N.J offers these key tips for drafting ski property rental agreements.

It’s that time of year again. Winter is just around the corner and skiers and snowboarders are beginning to book their winter getaways. Most homeowners and real estate agents are focused on getting their properties ready for the busy ski season ahead. Continue reading ‘Advice: The top things you need to know for ski property rental agreements’

Pope Benedict blesses skiing with Italian Ski Instructors.

During a recent visit to the Vatican by Italian ski instructors, Pope Benedict XVI followed in the footsteps of his predecessor, keen skier Pope John Paul II, by praising the sport of skiing.  “Skiing makes us feel small and returns us to our true dimension as creatures,” said Pope Benedict. Continue reading ‘Pope Benedict XVI blesses skiing’

Rail packages are making the French Alps again.

Mountain Heaven (www.mountainheaven.co.uk) working in conjunction with snowcarbon have  launched all inclusive deals to go skiing by train from the UK from £349 per person to Les Sept Laux  including rail from London to Grenoble, a great on piste chalet apartment and the lift pass for all Saturday dates in January. Alternatively La Plagne is only £449 per person for the same deal with the train to Aime La Plagne, accommodation and the lift pass. Continue reading ‘Discounted rail packages make the French Alps attractive’