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Whistler to open early
Date Posted: 02 Dec 2008One of the world's top ski resorts, Whistler Mountain, has opened early this year, officials have announced.The early opening on Wednesday meant anyone taking a Thanksgiving trip could hit the slopes to work off their turkey, with neighbouring Blackcomb Mountain also opening its slopes early on Nove...
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Paradiski unveils 'packed' calendar of events
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2008Anyone travelling to the Paradiski area of France this winter will plenty to keep themselves occupied.The area, which comprises the resorts of Les Arcs, La Plagne and Peisey-Vallandry, is preparing to host a number of exciting events over the forthcoming season, with everything from snow rugby to do...
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Ski resorts see heavy snowfall
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2008Ski enthusiasts in the UK may be interested to hear that several winter sports resorts across Europe and the rest of the world have opened early following heavy snowfall.Austria, France and Switzerland have all reported deep blankets of snow and many resorts are opening early to take advantage of th...
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Breckenridge and Keystone resorts welcome skiers
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2008Two of Vail Resorts' key skiing destinations in Colorado, Breckenridge and Keystone, have opened for the season. The resorts have been enjoying a good deal of snowfall ahead of the official openings, which took place last week. At Breckenridge, the opening was particularly historic, held at Peak 8 f...
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Lake Tahoe prepares for busy ski season
Date Posted: 28 Oct 2008Lake Tahoe's ski resorts have begun preparing for the forthcoming ski season, as temperatures in the area start to decline.It was reported yesterday (October 23rd) that 13 centimetres of snow had fallen in Breckenridge and Vail, with a dusting of snow around the areas of Bever creek and Keystone.Sno...
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Courchevel named as one of the top skiing spa resorts
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2008Ski holidays in Courchevel, France have been tipped as a great place to enjoy some spa treatment.The Givenchy spa at the Hotel Cheval Blanc in Courchevel was named as one of the five best ski spa resorts in article by the Times this week.Ski spas offer luxurious pampering services which tempt touris...