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’

Madonna Di Campiglio and Pinzolo officially ‘connected’

A new lift joins Madonna di Campiglio and Pinzolo bringing 150 kilometres of new ski terrain.

The long awaited lift connection that officially links Italy’s Madonna di Campiglio and Pinzolo is finally ready to be opened bringing along with it a new 150 kilometre ski area.
The project which began two years ago will officially open in December bringing a new Tulot gondola lift in Pinzolo and two extra new runs.

• Madonna di Campiglio: Read more right here. 
• New Projects: Read more right here.

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In for a lesson at Chill Factore on Monday? Make sure you are not spooked out.

Witches and wizards have been spotted on their brooms at Chill Factore near Manchester ahead of Halloween on Monday.

Continue reading ‘Witches send the spooks into Chill Factore’

Interlaken ski resort.

“Switzerland’s longest New Year’s Eve” from December 31^st to January 2^nd 2011, will transform Interlaken below Wengen, Murren and Grindelwald into an extraordinary party town. Continue reading ‘Switzerland’s longest New Year’s Eve party’

Gravity ski school sets up shop in Europe.

The new Gravity Ski School will offers coaching and off-piste skiing adventures in and around the Chamonix Valley this winter. Their approach is bespoke, tailoring lessons and coaching around specific style and technical needs. Effective sessions and lots of skiing! Continue reading ‘New British ski school in Chamonix’

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’