Almost an exact year after former Californian governor Arnold Schwarzenegger decided against bringing in a proposed law to make helmet wearing for children engaged in snowsports compulsory in the state, another bill has been put on the desk of his successor.
The bill, known as SB 105, would enforce a fine on parents if their children [...]
The International Academy (www.international-academy.com) is offering guaranteed jobs to gap year students who train as ski instructors with them.
In collaboration with SkiBound, any students who successfully complete a course with the International Academy will be offered employment as either a ski or snowboard instructor in countries across Europe.
“This works particularly well if you have qualified [...]
Undoubtedly, there are lots of fantastic ski resorts in Switzerland. There is something for any taste: glaciers, wide open powder fields, easy beginner runs, spectacular terrain parks and much more. Yet, some resorts might be the perfect spot for ambitious snow enthusiasts but not for families with little children. Therefore, we want to introduce [...]
La Plagne will be celebrating its 50th birthday this winter, marking the start of an era in which all the newer, or ‘third generation’, ski resorts in the Alps built during the 1960s hit the big 5-0.
On the 21st of December 2011 the resort is planning a celebratory evening of entertainment. The show will be [...]
Inghams have announced new initiatives and improvements to their programme for winter 2011-12.
The company, one of the UK’s biggest operators, offers holidays to 86 resorts in 10 different countries with flights from over 20 UK airports. For 2011-12 the company will add 9 new resort choices, 42 new chalet/chalet hotels and more.
The company has put [...]
This is a guest post contributed by Oli Corkhill of Alpine Guru.
It’s been a while since I’ve been in Azerbaijan, around eight years to be exact. About two years back I heard of a development in the north east of the country, Shagdah mountain resort with the top elevation at 4243 m.
Now you may be [...]
The UK’s largest indoor snow centre is due to open by 2014. Ground work is due to start in the next few months on the SnOasis project. The news was confirmed by Mr Godfrey Spanner, managing director of the project, to the BBC.
Mr Spanner has said that ground work will begin in March and the [...]
Burton Snowboards has signed a deal to allow technology from Swedish company MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) to be implemented into their helmets.
MIPS say that by mimicking and reinforcing the brain’s own protection methods, their technology reduces the risk of brain damage, setting a new standard in helmet safety.
A statement from MIPS said, “Helmets on [...]
Late season skiing has long been the secret of the seasoned skier. While the rest of us have put our poles back in the attic for another year, they’re jetting down the slopes well into May.
There are numerous benefits to skiing in the Spring. For starters, its cheaper – the later in the season you [...]
With every trip you take and every magazine you read, there’s always a small part of you that wants to have taken that amazing picture, The one you see on your favourite website or in your favourite magazine or even in your daily newspaper. Snow photos are everywhere and they’re all the more evident when [...]