The Les Menuires Toboggan Run has to be tried…!

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If you are heading out to Les Menuires in the Three Valleys this winter, then you must try the ‘Roc’n Bob’ toboggan run.   Great fun for all the family The Roc’n Bob track is 4km long and mixes shorter …

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Snowboarder Jamie Barrow towed by plane at 125kph

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In this latest incredible stunt, British snowboarder Jamie Barrow followed his recent record-setting events by being towed by a plane! He did it by snowboarding at a speed of 125 kph while being towed by an aircraft. This amazing feat …

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Chamonix Adventure Festival & Black Weekend 2015

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Chamonix is always a ski resort with plenty going on.  As well as building new lifts, the resort hosts a number of events every winter. Hot on the heels of the World Freeride Tour, which was held in Chamonix last …

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World first Skicolor event comes to Les Gets

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Les Gets will see a world first this weekend as it hosts the inaugural ‘Skicolor’ event. Skicolor is a new concept for the slopes, combining ski, fun and colour! Diving through an explosion of colour You might have come across …

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10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Hahnenkamm Downhill Race

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This weekend sees the 75th anniversary of what is probably the most famous ski race in the world – the Hahnenkamm Downhill Race. Here are 10 things you may not know about this iconic race: The inaugural 1931 race was …

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New Cable Car for Grands Montets in Chamonix

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Earlier this season the old Plan Joran chair lift was replaced by a new state-of-the-art gondola in the Grands Montets sector of Chamonix. Replaces the old four-seater chairlift The old chairlift was a four-seater that was installed in 1986. As …

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Is This The World’s Most Dangerous Sport?

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You thought skiing was dangerous? How about this?  Definitely created before the height of health and safety…!   Video courtesy of British Pathe.    

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British Team for Freestyle Ski & Snowboard World Championships announced

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The British Ski and Snowboard have announced their team for the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships, which will take place on 14-25 January 2015 in Kreischberg, Austria.   First major Freestyle event since Sochi After Jenny Jones‘ success in …

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Snow covers ski resorts on both sides of the Atlantic

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You might have read about the great snowfall in Europe this weekend (and if you didn’t, you should be checking our Facebook page!). Fresh snow in Europe Resorts received between 30cm and 50cm of fresh snow and leaves the slopes …

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Snow-Camp launches ‘Ski 2 The Moon’ charity app

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This winter season, Snow-Camp is seeking the support of thousands of passionate skiers and snowboarders to create history by being part of the biggest snowsports event ever launched – the Ski 2 The Moon challenge. Download the app The event …

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