Skiers who have taken French ski breaks before will know that Geneva airport is one of the main air hubs for French ski resorts in the Haute Savoie region even though it is across the …
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Best ski hut in Europe
An Austrian ski hut has been voted the ‘best in Europe’ by readers of the leading German ski industry publication Skimagazin. The Wedelhütte is in the middle of the Hochzillertal-Kaltenbach ski area at 2350 metres …
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Ski resorts in New Mexico
New Mexico’s image outside the USA tends to be of barren deserts, striking rock towers and historic adobe settlements. But the general dry climate also helps to form some wonderful powder snow which falls on …
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German ski resorts near Munich
Austrian ski resorts tend to be a big draw for German skiers heading down from the Munich area, given normal conditions. But these days, skiers might be wanting (and having) to stay a little closer …
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Austria shuts down ski areas
Austria has announced the closure of its ski areas for the month of November as part of a wide-ranging programme of restrictions to combat the spread of the coronavirus. The use of cable cars, gondolas …
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Best ski resorts in Idaho
Idaho ski resorts might not have the reputation of the areas in Colorado or Utah. But it is home to one of the most historic ski resorts in the world and to a surprising variety …
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Zermatt-Cervinia open international ski area
Update 26.10.20: The Italian side of the international ski area above Cervinia and Zermatt opened as planned on Saturday but was then closed again, pending a safety assessment from the authorities. The Cervinia lift company …
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September skiing in Europe
Despite the heat of this summer, there are still a number of ski areas around Europe which are open or plan to start skiing in September 2020. Some have, however, closed (such as Tignes in …
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Skiing and social distancing
The next winter season seems a long way away and most skiers are understandably concentrating on the here and now in the immediate surroundings and environment. But if – and, despite the hopes and pressure …
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Reporting from 2500 metres…
Swap your desk job for a slope with fresh powder? Which hardened skier wouldn’t be tempted? Kristin Eitel from the Upper Palatinate region of Germany thought the same – and now she has made skiing …
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