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23rd February 2012

The Big Snow Festival is always a big event with lots of fun on and off the snow. This year it has moved to Sauze d'Oulx, Italy. Located at one end of the Milky Way ski area, there are great links to a vast ski area with nearly 600 pistes, 400km or runs and 3 snow parks. Apres sees the mountain come alive with party nights, the festival starts early each day and ends late.


22nd February 2012

Want to live like a millionaire for a few days? Well now you can... Richard Branson is renting out rooms - normally you can only hire the whole chalet but as a special offer you can go it alone. Your stay will still not be cheap, tates start from £2,790 per room for a 3 night stay, based on double occupancy. You can stay for either 3, 4 or 7 nights during the following dates: 11th - 18th March, 1st - 8th April, 8th - 15th April, 15th - 22nd April 2012.

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Posted by EmmaWhittaker 22nd February 2012

We are now part way through the busy ‘half term’ period for the UK, France and the majority of Europe and don’t we know it in La Rosiere. The mood has definitely changed and the streets have a lively atmosphere during the day. While the resort has become noticeably busier it’s not in a ‘I can’t move’ kind of way, so don’t be too put off. The bars and restaurants are relatively packed at lunchtimes but the most obvious places to be affected by the high influx of people are the chair lifts.


22nd February 2012

We all know that are excellent almost everywhere now with most of the world’s major ski regions either enjoying sunny periods after huge snowfalls, Skkinfo.com brings you a breakdown of all the snowfall accross the world.  Austria, Switzerland, Germany, the Pyrenees, Scandinavia and Western North America have all been reporting big accumulations of up to 1.2m (four feet) in the past seven days and the first season-extension announcements are starting to come in.


22nd February 2012

Those lovely people at Ski Collection have sent through some cracking offers, with nearly £200 saving per person on deals in March. They all include Flexiplus Eurotunnel crossing for car and passengers so you can do your bit for the environment as well as enjoying a good week skiing. See more deals


22nd February 2012

If you are looking for a March ski trip then here are some bargains to whet your whistle.  With savings of nearly £300 per person for a trip to the USA you might be tempted further afield as well. These holidays are with some of the biggest tour operators and prices are per person for 7 nights and rooms based on two sharing (unless mentioned otherwise). See more deals
 
Aspen, Colorado, USA


21st February 2012

Here are some offers for last minute ski holidays, with arrivals on 3rd March, offering discounts of up to 45% off. If you are flexible where you go then there are bargains to be had, and with the fabulous snow conditions in Europe you are sure to get some good piste action...


21st February 2012

Some reasonable ski deals here from Peak Retreats. All have Flexiplus Eurotunnel crossing included and with possibly savings of up to £99 each for a week they deserve a look we reckon. See more deals


21st February 2012

Crystal Ski have teamed up with indoor snow centres across the UK to run a competition for some free slope time and lessons. You simply fill in a form online and then if you win you can choose from Milton Keynes, Castleford near Leeds, Scotland or Chill Factore in Manchester. See more deals

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Posted by Amie Postings 21st February 2012

I’ve been a bit rubbish on the old blog front, mainly because I haven’t been skiing. The week before last was ridiculously cold; I’d never felt temperatures like it. There were big signs at the bottom of chair lifts warning that the temperature at the top was a death defying minus 25 degrees. When presented with such information, what do you do? Turn around and go home? Or wonder what minus 25 degrees feels like? So on the lift we went and regretted it after about 0.7 seconds.


28th March 2013

With the ski season heading for it's last throes here are some late deals from the ski drive experts Erna Low. Check out our MadDogSki top ten tips for driving to the Alps.


27th March 2013

Here is the latest ski report from  www.J2ski.com for the week ending 30th March 2013. Spring is setting in everywhere but the snowfall last week in most countries will keep the skiing good for the next few weeks. Scotland has enjoyed a great season but unfortunately our infrastructure means accessibility has often been the problem to enjoying our own mountains.


25th March 2013

We haven't seen much Spring weather here in the UK but you can sure of a lovely spot of spring skiing in the Alps. The MadDogSki team trip has just returned from Austria and the weather was beautiful, a few snowy days but anumber of several blue sky ski days were enjoyed by all. Here is a collection of deals, bargains and events for the coming weeks.


21st March 2013

For avid skiers wanting high-end luxury on the slopes, Supertravel Ski offers a choice of lavish ski chalets in France, Switzerland and Austria. From timber-framed retreats to contemporary chalets, all properties offer excellent cuisine and world-class service from some of the most experienced staff in the Alps.


21st March 2013

Here are last ski deals of the season from TUI. The snow is so great across the Alps, especially in Austria then is seems rude not to head out there and make the most of it!


21st March 2013

Here are some fantastic end of season special offers from Erna Low. They specialise in ski drive holidays so all these ski holidays include Eurotunnel crossings with free FlexiPlus upgrade. There is up to 50% on deals to Orelle, France so grab your skis and head on out and enjoy all the great new snow across the Alps this Spring.


21st March 2013

If you are just looking for some cheap accommodation there are some great deals here from Ski Apartments, you just need to organise your own travel arrangements.


21st March 2013

With reports of great new snow falls across the Alps it is a great time to head over there. Ski Solutions have sent us these deals through the the end of the season with some good weekend options as well as whole weeks. So, if you are looking for a cheeky late ski trip this might suit you perfectly and with savings of up to £490pp it has to be worth a peek.


21st March 2013

Great news - there is lots of snow in the mountains as reported here in the J2Ski Snow Report  for the week ending March 23rd, 2013


20th March 2013

If you are still looking for a late luxury ski deal then this might be for you. A luxury ski trip to Zermatt starting on 7th April 2013.

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