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Checklist Of Things You Will Need On A Ski Holiday

Checklist Of Things You Will Need On A Ski Holiday

Before packing your travel bags for your skiing holiday, you should think carefully and make a list of things you can’t absolutely do without high in the mountains. In this article, we’d like to share a checklist of things you will need on a ski holiday, including what equipment and clothes you will definitely need to hit the slopes. Taking the following items with you, you will feel comfortable, warm and safe in the snow. Ski Helmet A good ski helmet…

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Best Resort for Early Season Skiing in the Alps

Best Resort for Early Season Skiing in the Alps

Ask any regular visitor to the Alps about the time of year to go and chances are most would advise you not to bother booking those Geneva airport transfers until after Christmas. However, there are a few notable exceptions that promise truly epic ski opportunities much earlier on in the season, so if you’re already chomping at the bit and can’t bear to wait much longer, here are a few of the best choices for early season Alpine skiing: Val…

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2013 Ski Pass Prices – A Rough Guide To Key Areas

2013 Ski Pass Prices – A Rough Guide To Key Areas

Chances are that unless this is your first time hitting the French Alps, you’ll be very much aware that Alps2Alps airport transfers are the least of your worries in terms of expense. And the same goes for accommodation and even your flights too – it’s those pesky lift passes that pack the real wallop to the wallet and take no prisoners whatsoever. Sadly, there’s no way of getting around these prices as they are set by the resort and tour…

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Infographic: Best Places in Europe to Ski on a Budget

Infographic: Best Places in Europe to Ski on a Budget

Are you planning your next ski holidays? This infographic can help you to choose the best ski resort in Europe according to your budget. Enjoy! Ski holidays with Expedia   So now you know where you’re going for the ski season, you better get booking your ski transfer…

Summer Ski Alternatives

Summer Ski Alternatives

Sure the summer’s great for some, but for any dedicated powder-heads it’s one of the most bewildering times of year. I mean, it’s not like it’s easy to find decent snow and slopes when its heading for 30 degrees in the shade, so what’s a poor soul to do until things start turning nice and icy again? There’s always the option of spending the summer getting fat and miserable until the alps2alps ski transfers start running again, but what about…

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End of the Ski Season? Time to Get Ready for the Next!

End of the Ski Season? Time to Get Ready for the Next!

The biggest pain in the proverbial about skiing is the fact that not even the best of us have any real say in when we can and can’t hit the slopes. Sure we’ve got the gift of snow cannons and the like to play with, but to be honest they’re largely redundant unless Mother Nature deems it acceptable that they be used. What all of the above translates to is yet another long and painful ski-free summer for the masses…

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Alpine Learning Curves: The Fun Ski School in Portes du Soleil

Alpine Learning Curves: The Fun Ski School in Portes du Soleil

Alpine Learning Curves is a ski school based in Les Gets, Morzine and Avoriaz. We had a chat with Joe Beer, who teaches Alpine & Telemark Skiing. Let’s learn more from an expert! 1) How long have you been qualified as a ski instructor? I’m into my 32nd season, with 3 in the southern hemisphere in NZ, the rest in Europe. 2) What’s the best thing about being a ski instructor? The travel opportunities, I’ve been around the world skiing and…

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Wendy Hollands – The Aussie Outsider Who Lives in France

Wendy Hollands – The Aussie Outsider Who Lives in France

Today’s Alps2Alps guest is Wendy Hollands, a journalist, writer but, above all, snow-based activities lover! Let’s ask her some questions! 1) How long have you been living in France and why did you decide to move there? I’ve been permanently living in France since 2006, with lots of winter seasons there prior to that. I moved here because I fell in love with both the snow conditions and the language, and living in France meant I could enjoy both. 2)…

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Life (and Skiing) from Andreas Fransson’s Angle

Life (and Skiing) from Andreas Fransson’s Angle

Andreas Fransson is a professional skier, writer, philosopher and adventurer from the north of Sweden living in Chamonix, France. He shares with us some tips and expert opinions about skiing and French Alps. 1) How long have you been skiing? And how long have you been a pro? I’ve been skiing my whole life, since I quit school I’ve gotten all my money through skiing or climbing; first through ski and climbing instruction and guiding, but the last 3-4 years…

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French Christmas Markets – A Break from the Alps

French Christmas Markets – A Break from the Alps

With thousands of Brits once again making their annual jaunt to the French Alps for a taste of a real winter wonderland, tour operators are urging them not to pass up one of the most wonderful festive treats of all – France’s legendary Christmas markets. True, most of the following example will demand more than a slight jaunt from the usual haunts like Grenoble, but when it comes to capturing the real essence of Christmas, it really is worth taking…

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