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Learning to ski: Booking cheap flights in Europe
Posted by BethAlexander 26th February 2013

With my first ever ski holiday approaching fast, the time had come to start researching some cheap flights to Europe. I’ve always been under the impression that if you want a good flight deal, then you go straight to the easyJet, Monarch and Ryanair websites, and do a labour intensive search through all of London’s airports, on all three websites.

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A glass snowboard? It'll never work!
Posted by HannahEngelkamp 21st February 2013

Ever wondered what it would be like if someone made a glass snowboard? No, nor did we. But now we are! And luckily someone has. It's the guys from Signal Snowboards, who put out a monthly vlog on snowboard construction, called Every Third Thursday.

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The weekly snow report - 21st Feb
Posted by SnowForecast 21st February 2013

This year many resorts are experiencing amazing snow for the ski season, it's not too late to get a late deal on a ski holiday - check them out on our news pages.

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Learning to ski: Getting the snow ball rolling
Posted by BethAlexander 20th February 2013

After years of seeing my friends heading off on ski trips to Europe (I’ve always preferred the idea of a beach to learning to ski on a freezing cold mountain top), I’ve finally decided to give it a go and join the MadDogSki team on a late season ski holiday.

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Neige!
Posted by Emily Mayne 20th February 2013

Over the last two weeks we have had consistently falling snow with freezing temperatures and despite some white out days, still just enough vis to take advantage of some heavenly off piste. We have been intermittently blessed with some bluebird ski days too and for this busy half term week, so far not a cloud in sight!

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Fish&Pips recipe 2 - Chocolate Fondant
Posted by LizWoods 14th February 2013

Here is a fabulous recipe for all your chocolate lovers out there from the lovely ladies from Fish&Pips. A superb pud that will be sure to win the hearts of all your guests.

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Group skiing in Serre Chevalier
Posted by SkiHolidayStories 13th February 2013

A great friend of MadDogSki, Kathryn, has just come back from a group ski trip to Serre Chevalier and has shared her holiday experiences with us. If you would like to put your holiday up on our site just send an email to liz@maddogski.com.

 

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Ski with an Olympian
Posted by LizWoods 13th February 2013

If you have ever wondered what it is like to be a top class Olympic athlete then here is your chance to meet one and share the mountain with them. For the first time you can spend a day gainng inight and skills from some of the best Canadian Olympic skiers. Read on for more details from Whistler Blackcomb.

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A visit to the circus
Posted by John Barr 11th February 2013

The All Star Card ski pass covers all of my local resorts including Kitzbühel and the SkiWelt, and many more besides. So I decided to spread my wings and explore the Ski Circus of Saalbach, Hinterglemm and Leogang. The village of Leogang is only a half hour’s drive from St Johann (or would have been if I hadn’t got lost). After less than an hour’s skiing we had made our way along the ridge from Leogang and were in the heart of the Saalbach Hinterglemm area.

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Whistler Blackcomb video
Posted by LizWoods 6th February 2013

The 7th episode of The Wonder Reels video series from Whistler Blackcomb is now available, so if you want to see pure poetry in motion click on the link below.

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The J2Ski snow report w/e 16th March

14th March 2013

 Here is the snow report from across the globe for the week ending March 16th, 2013, published with thanks to www.J2ski.com. Yippee there is new snowfall across the Alps so all those Easter ski trips should be fabulous.

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Accommodation only deals for Spring

13th March 2013

If you have managed to get some cheap flights and now just need a great apartment, this could be right up your street. Some apartments in France from the specialists, Skiapartments.co.uk.
All offers are for accommodation only and do not include any travel.
 

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Discounted ski deals from Erna Low

13th March 2013

Here are some great discounts for the late season getaways in March and April, from the self drive ski holiday specialists, Erna Low. Driving to a ski resort can be great fun and often better value if there is a group of you. Check out our handy top ten tips for driving to the Alps.

 

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Easter deals from Ski Solutions

12th March 2013

The ski season may be nearing the end but there are still plenty of deals out there for Easter. Conditions across the Alps are still really good and more snow is forecast so get browsing and grab a bargain.

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Easter deals from TUI

12th March 2013

Still searching for the ideal Easter ski break? Here are some great offers from some of our top tour operators, all three star accommodation. If you can't find the deal for you why not fill in our JustAskOnce form online and let us try to help.

 

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Cheap flights - 16th March 2013

11th March 2013

Very short notice but if you can get some accommodation this Satruday, here are some great cheap flights from Crystal Ski.

Flight only from £59 per person including 20kg hold luggage, 5 kg hand luggage, all taxes.

Departure 16 March, return 23 March.

Birmingham to Geneva - £59
Gatwick to Geneva - £99
Manchester to Geneva - £99
Manchester to Chambery - £59
East Midlands to Chambery - £99

To book call 0871 231 2256 – Crystal Ski.

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Short discounted ski breaks from Supertravel

11th March 2013

Great Easter ski deals from Supertravel Ski, just three nights luxury deals in Courchevel or St Anton. With savings of up to £900 per person these could just prove too good to miss...

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J2Ski snow report w/e 9th March 2013

11th March 2013

Hdere is the ski report for week ending March 9th, 2013 courtesy of J2Ski. There hasn't been very much fresh snow but what is still there is affording great skiing conditions. If fresh snow is what you are after then head to Austria, just like the MadDogSki team - we are off to Mayrhofen next week, and the brilliant Altitude Comedy Festival.

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Late season bargains and events

11th March 2013

If you still haven't had your fix of the white stuff, or are looking for a second trip then check out some of these deals and events across the globe. The snow may be faling in the UK but don't worry there is still plenty over in the ski resorts.

 

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Luxury Spring ski deals

6th March 2013

There's plenty of time to hit the slopes before the season ends. So if you want to enjoy some luxury skiing at a discount then take at look at these offers from Flexiski.

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