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Walchhofer wins by closest possible margin
Date Posted: 28 Dec 2006Austrian skier Michael Walchhofer snatched a thrilling victory in the men's World Cup downhill in Bormio, Italy, today.The downhill champion of the past two seasons could not have provided a more thrilling finale as he won by just one-hundredth of a second.Walchhofer's time of one minute 51.90 secon...
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New cafe restaurant at Kitzbuhel
Date Posted: 22 Dec 2006Anyone looking to enjoy a ski holiday in Kitzbuhel this winter is set for a tasty treat with the opening of a new restaurant in the resort.The brand new Cafe-Bar-Restaurant Gallo, located in the Old Town, will be opening its doors to hungry skiers this month as it replaces Cafe Langer.A Kitzbuhel sk...
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Youth shows the way in Val Thorens
Date Posted: 22 Dec 2006Some of the most daring young skiers descended on Val Thorens to compete in the North Face Ski Challenge last week.People on their ski holidays in Val Thorens were treated to two days of high-octane action from 60 competitors aged between 12 and 18.The winners were then invited to participate in the...
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Les Arcs improvements planned
Date Posted: 18 Dec 2006Ski holidays in Les Arcs are to be given a boost with the announcement that a new chairlift has been planned for the resort.Due to be constructed next summer, the six-seater chairlift, known as l'Arcabulle, will transport skiers and snowboarders from the existing Plagnettes chairlift up to the top o...
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New openings in Verbier
Date Posted: 18 Dec 2006With the arrival of a new ski season comes plenty of new additions to ski holidays in Verbier, both on and off the slopes.Those enjoying a Verbier ski holiday and looking for some great eateries may wish to explore new venue Le Charlie, which replaces Verb'asia, and offers tasty treats ranging from ...
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Big Day Out at Val d'Isere
Date Posted: 15 Dec 2006One of the highlights of the snowboard calendar will take place at the end of February, as the famous Xbox Big Day Out celebrates its tenth birthday in Val d'Isere.The Big Day Out boasts a great line-up of some of the world's best snowboard and ski freestylers, having dazzled spectators for a decade...