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Becky went off to La Plagne with lots of her old ski season buddies and here is her blog of the trip - they obviously had a great time and maybe a few little drinkies on the way...

If you've got a late season ski trip planned you might find yourself in for an early season summer holiday instead. But, as blogger Tim Wilson points out, that could be rather nice!

It's offers like this one from Paradiski that make us think seriously about dropping the usual extended family affair and heading for the hills!

The weather forecast was for 8cm! It started snowing late Thursday night and continued all day Friday. On Saturday morning we found 45cm of snow on our balcony after being woken by very loud avalanche control explosions making the windows rattle but the sky was blue and the sun was shining.

If you are looking for a deal on your ski holiday for 2013 then here is a selection from Erna Low. They specialise in skiing holidays which include Eurotunnel crossings with your car, no flights.

All of the ski holiday companies are talking about adding value to their holidays this season, and many of them are doing it in unusual ways. We just heard that the tour operator Ski Total are offering every couple bar credit to the tune of 150 Swiss Francs or €150 in three of its chalet hotels -  the Montpelier in Verbier, the Ambassador in Saas Fee and the Champs Avalins in Val d'Isère for bookings made before the 19th October.

If you are one of those people who have heard your mates rave about their skiing trip but worried about the cost of going yourself then Crystal have come up with some great deals to tempt you. They have 'free learn to ski packages' - numbers are limited to be quick. Check out this information they sent us and give it a go... once you start you are sure to be hooked and going back for more. See more deals.

The glaciers are opening, and skiing is back on the menu! Plus, with all the sunshine up there you don't need to forego a summer tan either - glacier skiing is distinctly more summery than wintery, and a whole lot more summery than the UK so far. It's also perfect for beginners and families, for all of these good reasons. So, where's open right now? Read on...