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Miller still unsure over downhill appearance at Val D'Isere
Date Posted: 15 Dec 2009Question marks still exist over whether Bode Miller will be fit enough to take part in the downhill at Val Gardena on December 19th.The dual Olympic silver medallist was sidelined for the recent World Cup giant slalom event in Val D'Isere after a swollen ankle prevented him from getting one of his b...
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Events planned to mark opening of Les Grands Montets
Date Posted: 07 Dec 2009A week of festivities has been organised at the French ski resort of Chamonix to celebrate the start of the 2009-10 season.From December 4th to December 8th, a number of events are to be held to commemorate the partial opening of Les Grands Montets ski area.These include the official switching-on of...
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Rhone-Alps 'the jewel in the crown of France's ski regions'
Date Posted: 01 Dec 2009The French Alps look set to be more popular than ever next year as winter sports enthusiasts escape the crowds of Canada to enjoy some of the world's finest slopes.With Vancouver set to host the 2010 Winter Olympics in just a couple of months, many Canadians are already looking to get away for a few...
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Festive goings-on in Val d'Isere
Date Posted: 30 Nov 2009It is perhaps the most famous ski resort in the world, but there is more to Val d'Isere than meets the eye.This is because, during the run-up to Christmas, the Alpine resort is aiming to show off its versatility, which could mean that the ski boots are left behind for the day.Holidaymakers will be a...
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"Great skiing cover" in France
Date Posted: 15 Feb 2008Britons travelling to France this month to try out their technique on the pistes may wish to take their ski holiday in Tignes in order to make the most of the conditions.According to the Ski Club of Great Britain, Tignes is currently experiencing temperatures of below freezing on the upper slopes - ...