One of the most prestigious ski resorts in the world, located on a sunny plateau above the picturesque valley of “Val de Bagnes”, Verbier has a worldwide reputation for its huge skiing and snowboarding area, fantastic powder, and challenging off-piste terrain. Only an hour and a half’s drive from Geneva, Verbier is easy to get [...]
If you’re contemplating sliding down the nearest piste this season for the first time impersonating Bambi on ice, keep warm and wear the right protective clothing.
Ski helmets are fast becoming popular as modern technology improves making them lighter and warmer. Consider a helmet with adjustable ventilation holes to help keep your head cool in the [...]
Skiing holidays are becoming more and more popular these days, especially in the UK where the lure of the white snow of Austria or Italy etc is almost irresistable in comparison to dry slopes in the UK. Also, despite what you might think with snow covering the ground, the temperature will more than likely [...]
We at greatescapades are very excited, as the Eclipse Ski site has at last been launched! For those that don’t know, greatescapades is presented by Eclipse Ski so this is very exciting new for us. The site has been in development for a number of months now, and it’s very gratifying to see it finally [...]
“They are funny things accident’s, you never know them till you’re having them” Eyore – The House at Pooh Corner
I am sitting here, at a desk in front of a PC thinking of sunny skies and fresh tracks to be cut, itching to feel that sensation of carving the perfect turn. That’s the [...]
Whether you’re an excited newbie wanting to build your confidence or an old-timer looking a for a quick day trip to the slopes, visiting local artificial ski slopes is a fantastic opportunity for getting into the swing of using those edges.
Beginners will benefit greatly from getting to grips with the basics before they go. Great [...]