Ski blog

More resorts start to open for 2012/13 ski season

With the European ski season just a few weeks away, several more resorts have opened in the Alps. Across the water in America and Canada there are now quite a few resorts open with plenty of skiing available. The fresh snowfall and cold temperatures across the Alps this week means that conditions are improving and the snow cannons are on to prepare the pistes as well as possible.

Bansko and Cervinia come tops for budget ski holidays

The 2012/13 European Ski Resorts survey from the European Consumer Centres' Network (ECC-Net) has just been released. ECC-Net is a European network of 29 consumer centers setup to provide useful pricing and consumer rights information to European citizens. The ski resorts survey is just one of several reports that the organization issues each year.

The Alps enjoy more fresh snowfall

Over the weekend another wave of snow has hit the high altitude French resorts. A good base is getting laid down and lots of resorts are gearing up to open shortly. Over 50cm of fresh snow has fallen across a lot of the Alps. Tignes is the first French ski resort to open this season with the Double M run from the Grand Motte to Val Claret opened since Saturday 10th Oct.

Wondering where to ski this season – take a look at Courchevel

A name that shines brightly on the steep skyline of the French Alps – one of the best known ski resorts in the Savoie area of France and known for a mix of flamboyance, elegance and glamour. Courchevel is the third biggest resort of the large ski domain commonly known as Les Trois Vallées – a gigantic ski-area that also consists of Val Thorens and Meribel and the smaller villages of La Tania, Les Menuires and St Martin de Belleville.

Skiing in France - top tips for the perfect ski holiday

France is one of the all time favorite skiing destinations in the world. The country is home to a host of mountains ranges, most notably the French Alps. As a result France offers a wide selection of ski resorts that are perfect for winter holiday fun. The French have been skiing as long as any other nation although it is a matter for some debate as to whether alpine ski racing started in America, Europe or Australia.

First snow arrives in Bulgaria for 2012/13 ski season

Monday night saw the arrival of the first snow fall across the Rila and Pirin mountain ranges in Bulgaria. In Borovets ski resort the snow fall was down to about 1600m and covered the Yastrebets and Markujik pistes with a dusting of 2-3cm. In Bansko the top runs near Todorka and Platoto were also covered in the fluffy stuff. The 2012/13 ski season in Bulgaria opens in the middle of December so it is good to see snow this early.

More UK Winter Ski Flights Opening Up

Monarch airlines are well known for offering cheap flights to ski holiday destinations all over Europe, and has now started another line of flights to several new ski resort destinations. According to the firms’ latest press release, the new ski flights will allow tourists to visit the Alps during the 2012-13 ski season.

The company is going to particularly target skiing lovers who are in search of good deal and want cheap ski flights to their favourite ski resorts. This year from December the company will be launching new flights to three different ski destinations, including Friedrichsafen and Munich in Germany, Innsbruck in Austria and Grenoble in France. Tourists can book their seats right away for the coming season’s mountain vacations.

La Tania - one of the the best resorts in the 3 Valleys

A winter holiday means something different for everyone. For some, the best way to enjoying this period of time is to cuddle up and sip hot chocolate in front of the fireplace on cozy evenings; whereas others may think of snow shoeing or hiking in the beautiful French Alps or skiing down a snowy hill in Les Trois Vallees.

Eco friendly skiing in Paradiski

Not everyone will know that Paradiski is infact the world’s third largest ski area and one of the largest ski resorts in France. It is interesting too that according to the latest reports this incredibly large ski area now depends on 100 per cent renewable energy resources to meet its energy demands for ski lifts and other electrical usage such as snow cannons.

Touchscreen gloves to keep your hands warm while skiing

With the number of smartphone users rapidly growing all over the world, it is not unreasonable to claim that a great number of skiers also use smartphones. However, it is also a matter of fact that as soon as the winter season approaches in its full swing our regular gloves simply can’t be used to operate our technically-superior friends.