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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Most Australian resorts are currently reporting fast changing weather conditions. A beautiful, clear spring day, complete with blue skies will change to wind and rain one moment to the next.
One skier at Mt Hotham said on Monday “it’s 3.48pm on Monday afternoon. I can feel a couple of sun kissed freckles emerging on my nose [...]
More spring like conditions are being reported by many resorts in the southern hemisphere. This means that over in Africa at Lesotho the season is over. However, there has been more fresh snow in South America.
The snow cover is still fairly moderate at the southern end of Argentina on the upper slopes in Las Lenas [...]
Heli-skiing is a relatively new development, generally credited to Hans Gmoser in 1965. It allows skiers to go skiing in a less artificial environment than a normal ski resort and feel like a movie star! You are taken by helicopter to a ‘wild’ area of the mountain where you will be directed by a guide [...]
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 [...]