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Reckon ski racing isn't scary enough already? Trust Swedish freeskier Jon Olsson to raise the stakes by sending three skiers down a course with mere inches between them.

Jon, inventor of heaps of crazy flips in the park and pipe and holder of nine X-Games medals, took up ski racing again a few years ago, but is clearly giving it his own twist of danger.

Mountain spring cleaning at Cairngorm and Nevis Range – next weekend

Here are some deals from some of the bit tour operators for late March ski getaways. The snow is so great this season that spring skiing is bound to be a delicious treat. Just don't forget the sunscreen for those lazy afternoons on top of the mountain.

The news announced today that Eddie Izzard is to headline Altitude, comedy festival in Mayrhofen this year, has made us MadDogSki girls very happy. We are heading out there for the week and can't wait to see our heroes of comedy. Monsieur Izzard will be joined by the likes of John Bishop and Marcus Brigstock – we are giggling already at the sheer joy of it. Comedy, snow, Glühwein - what could be better?

Following the news that you have to add a breathalyser (or two) to your car equipment when you drive in France, here is an update. It seems that these plans have been shelved indefinitely due to the lack of knowledge of the legal limits by visitors to the country. As you can see from the list at the end the UK has the highest limit - almost double the French limit - which obviously increases the confusion. For more information see our Top 10 tips for driving to the Alps.

The lovely ladies at Fish and Pips have sent us thiese wonderful deals with you for spring skiing to share with you. There are savings of over £300 with these 'less is more' deals from Fish and Pips.