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Posted by AlanHayes 12th February 2009

Well it’s my first blog of the season, so hello from Meribel.  It was an awesome start to the season, the week I arrived out here for training it dumped solid for a week and a half, making it one of the best starts to the season for a decade.  And hey it pretty much hasn’t snowed since, until now wayhey.

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Posted by SkiHolidayStories 3rd February 2009

It’s taken a while this season for High alpine conditions to be skiable but thankfully things have taken a major turn for the better.The snowpack has stabilized & together with a few good dumps of snow & the Peak ,Harmony & Symphony chairs have been providing some excellent skiing on Whistler.All the bowls are now open offering more challenging terrain & the pistes have been mint.Dave Murray,Tokum & The Saddle being particularly good when groomed.


18th February 2013

Here is the snow forecast for the week ending February 16th, 2013, courtesy of www.J2ski.com


18th February 2013

Have you always wanted to bash gates like a World Cup racer? Fancy yourself the next Marcel Hirscher? Or maybe you just have a secret desire to descend a piste dressed as a giant Yorkshire Pudding? If the answer to any of these questions


18th February 2013

The ski show is coming back to Manchester. After several years of absence it is being brought back by VOS Media with the launch new event: Ski and Snowboard Show North. The first new show will be held from 25th – 27th October 2013, at EventCity, Manchester.


18th February 2013

Here is the weather report for Week Ending February 9th, 2013
This Week’s Headlines
•    Pyrenees now claiming deepest current snow In the world at 5.4m
•    Fresh snow in Colorado.
•    Greatest snow depth in French Alps hits 4m.
•    Almost all runs complete at all five Scottish ski centres.
•    More healthy snowfalls in the Alps – the biggest 145cm/nearly 5 feet  in past 7 days.


14th February 2013

Skiing is never going to be the cheapest holiday on earth but it needn’t cost a fortune either. The choice and variety of holidays on offer in the Austrian Tirol means there is something to suit all budgets. This season Austria represents fantastic value for money, from affordable mountain restaurants to competitive lift pass prices. And with amazing snow conditions at the moment, that’s something money can’t buy!


13th February 2013

If you are still looking for a good ski deal then check out these offers from Ski Solutions. There is a short break to Champoluc which is seeing a rise in popularity this year - quiet slopes and great food, what's not to love? - as well as Hotel accommodation in St Anton and Zermatt. Happy skiing everyone.


13th February 2013

Erna Low are one of the oldest tour operators in the business and now specialise in ski drive holidays. All the deals include Eurotunnel crossings with upgrade for your car and passengers. Check out our MadDogSki driving tips to ensure you get the best out of driving to resort - safely and legally.


13th February 2013

There are some good accommodation only ski deals here, so you just need to bag yourself a bargain then source your flights/travel. If you want to check who flies where try our SkiFlightWizard for information and to book your flights. Every reosrt on our Ski Resort list has information about transfer companies both big and small. Happy skiing...