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First woman to ski solo across Antarctica
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Skiing across great and remote areas seems to be a trend in recent months. In December came the news of Amelia Hempleman-Adams, who at the age of j...
Don't lose out on skiing time
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Skiing in a family or friends group is great fun… but it can sometimes become a little frustrating. How many times have you waited for seemingly ho...
Six of the best ski resort festivals
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If you could improve on your skiing trip what would you add? How about a festival of music, comedy or food? In 2012 there are a host of skiing fest...
The painter behind 300 ski maps
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If you thought that all ski maps were now completely computer generated you will have overlooked the beautiful artwork of American James Niehues. F...
Great family ski resorts
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Fabulous off-piste snowboarding. A freestyle-park. Mostly blue runs. Lots of red runs. Top childcare. All-inclusive accommodation and meals. Views...
Women set to complete amazing ski challenge
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It’s September and two women claim to have skied every month so far this year – in California! Their aim is to ski each month from January to Decem...
Where to ski and snowboard in October
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Where to ski in October
No-one would blame you for being keen to kit the European slopes as soon as you can this season. While most of us will look...
Affordable Ski Holidays – Bulgaria the New Skiers Holiday of Choice?
by Abbie Farrow
With the current economic climate, many people used to taking annual family skiing holidays are suddenly finding that they are unable to afford i...
The wonders of ski touring
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Have you tried it yet? Skiing uphill – and then down? In Scotland over the last couple of years, the numbers of people going ski touring has increa...
What Is A Mountain Marathon?
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A mountain marathon is a cross between fell running and orienting. Usually these events are run over a couple of days and competitors carry their f...
Skiing in South America this summer
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As the snow melts in Europe, it's the perfect time for skiers to head off to South America where the ski season is just beginning. The best time to...
Italian resort to add new ski lift
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Skiing enthusiasts can enjoy a new ski area in Italy when Madonna di Campiglio, a tourist resort, is linked to the Pinzolo village by a ski lift.
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