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Madonna world championship event to dazzle spectators
Date Posted: 09 Mar 2007Winter sports fans lucky enough to be enjoying a ski holiday in Madonna di Campiglio will surely have seen some fantastic action this week, as part of the 11th FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships.The event, which was rescheduled from January due to a lack of snow on the original date, culminates i...
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Val Thorens gears up for music event
Date Posted: 09 Mar 2007Anyone on a ski holiday in Val Thorens at the end of March could be part of one of the best music and snow sports events around.The resort is getting ready for Trans Alpine XS 2007, a festival that brings together some great music with competitions for all levels of snowboarders and skiers, meaning ...
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Lenzerheide prepares for World Cup final
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2007Sports lovers on ski holidays in Lenzerheide are waiting in anticipation for next week's World Cup final.The pivotal races will take place at the Swiss resort, famed for its combination of fantastic skiing and scenic landscapes, between March 14th-18th.All eyes will be on Julia Mancuso as she vies t...
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Save the world with a ski holiday in Whistler
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2007Ski holidays in Whistler have been recognised as one of the most environmentally friendly places to enjoy a sporting break.At the BC Tourism Awards on February 22nd, Whistler was particularly congratulated for its $9.2 million (?4.8 million) Symphony Express chairlift, which ascends 1,670 vertical f...
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Whistler Blackcomb beats its own record
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2007In good news for people on ski holidays in Whistler, the Canadian resort has surpassed its annual snowfall average.By February 20th, Whistler Blackcomb's snowfall totalled 1026 cm, compared to an average of 1,006 cm a year.Moreover, there are still 103 days to go before the winter season's end.Stuar...
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Early-bird skiers lift off in Meribel
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2007Skiers in Meribel can now leave first tracks on Olympic slope La Face by joining the first lift of the day. Meribel Alpina lift company is offering early-birds who sign up for the journey, made at 8:00 local time, the chance to share the lift with the ski patrol. At the summit, they will be greeted ...