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Grindelwald great for families
Date Posted: 21 Nov 2006Ski holidays in Grindelwald could be a great choice for families looking to hit the slopes this ski season following the introduction of speed restrictions on one of its runs.The new initiative, launched at the Swiss resort last season, means there is a safer, gentler area for your younger children ...
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Saas-Fee hosts Snowboard World Cup start
Date Posted: 20 Nov 2006People thinking of taking a ski holiday in Kitzbuhel will be delighted to hear that there is now another reason to visit the Austrian resort.A hotel made entirely of ice has been built at the resort, with an igloo lounge, a church and a children's fun park all thrown in as well.The hotel can sleep u...
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Aspen opens early
Date Posted: 20 Nov 2006Aspen Mountain has opened for the ski season, five days before schedule, meaning ski holidays in North America can begin in earnest.A late storm in the region dropped 16 inches of snow, creating perfect conditions for a ski holiday in North America.Crews in the region have been working around the cl...
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Stars descend on Banff
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2006A plethora of Hollywood stars are preparing to descend on the Canadian Rocky Mountains for an event that will enhance any ski holiday in Banff.The stars are gathering for the Fairmont Banff Springs Celebrity Sports Invitational which will see the likes of Alec Baldwin, Marcia Gay Harden and Peter Fr...
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Whistler buzz builds ahead of new season
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2006There are just 16 days left until the Whistler resort opens and skiing holidays in Whistler can get underway and you can sense the buzz building around the place.Snow has recently fallen in the village near the slopes, sparking a sense of anticipation and excitement ahead of what is sure to be anoth...
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Tignes Airwaves to thrill skiers
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2006skiing holidays in Tignes are always packed with thrills, spills and plenty of on-piste action. However, if you happen to be heading for the resort in January, you could be wowed by a higher level of snowboarding skill.The Tignes Airwaves event takes place at the resort from January 8th to the 12th,...