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Update on the latest snow conditions worldwide

With February being one of the busiest months for ski holidays, I’m sure that many of you will shortly be heading off to your favourite ski resort. Here is a quick update on the snow conditions that you can expect.

Have a laugh on the Austrian slopes

The 6^th annual Altitude Comedy Festival returns to Mayrhofen from the 18^th-22^nd March. Originally setup in Meribel by Andrew Maxwell and Marcus Brigstocke the festival moved to Mayrhofen in the Austrian Tirol a few years ago due to funding problems in France. Since then it has become one of the most popular winter festivals in the Austrian ski resorts.

Breckenridge finally gets some good powder

The Imperial Express chairlift in Breckenridge, Colorado has opened this week for the first time this season. With over 40cm of fresh powder in just 2 days the ski season in Colorado has finally started to get some good snow conditions.

Snow causes travel chaos across Europe

I guess us skiers and snowboarders are never really happy. Heavy snow fall across most of Europe means excellent skiing conditions up in the Alps but unfortunately down at lower levels the transport network is struggling leaving many travelers with problems getting away for their ski holidays.

Austria increases its popularity but still behind France in volume of ski holidays

Over the last few years Austria has become one of the most popular skiing destinations for European skiers. According to a survey recently conducted by the Ski Club of Great Britain and Snowsport England, Austria has significantly increased in terms of popularity on account of great skiing conditions marked by record-breaking snowfall last winter as well as consistently good value for money ski holidays.

Take the hassle out of organising a group ski holiday – check our recommendations

Are you a group of skiers, maybe friends, maybe colleagues all looking for that perfect ski resort that can cater for everyone’s individual expertise level? Lots of people organizing group ski holidays scratch their head when posed with the question “where is the best place to bring a big group skiing?”

New ski lifts and accommodation in Avoriaz and Morzine

Visitors to Morzine ski resort this season are enjoying the benefits from 2 new ski lifts that were installed over the summer to improve the links between Morzine and the other parts of the Portes du Soleil ski domain. The new lifts are on important runs linking Morzine with Les Gets and Avoriaz and are part of a 200 million investment in the Avoriaz region. The investment programme also included new ski accommodation in Avoriaz and an aqua park.

The Most Exclusive Ski Resorts in the world

This winter weather reports are forecasting record-breaking snowfall, which means there is more than enough snow this year to satisfy the urges of all skiing enthusiasts. With the onset of the ski season, a number of ski holiday operators have focused specifically on the most famous and glamorous ski resorts. We take a look at the top 3 exclusive resorts.

New celebrity restaurant opens in Verbier

A new restaurant has opened in the in the Swiss resort of Verbier hoping to offer quality cuisine at reasonable prices. The venture is backed by Lawrence Dallaglio, James Blunt and Carl Fogarty. The three celebrities are frequent visitors to Verbier and have linked up with Heston Blumenthal to open La Vache.

The best budget ski resorts for this season

With the economy dwindling everywhere, most people are now in search of reasonably priced ski holiday packages for this season. If you are also among these, consider Italy as your destination for it has a lot to be explored and also makes the most of your money.