Olympic torch reaches the UK

The Olympic flame arrived this evening ready to start a 70-day journey around the country.  It was ignited in Greece on 10th May and presented to Princess Ann, President of the British Olympic Association in the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens. 

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New ski flights announced from UK regional airports

Monarch Airlines has just announced its first ever scheduled ski programme.  It is launching ten new ski routes for winter 2012/13, including scheduled flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport for the very first time. 

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Ski and golf in Switzerland

As springtime temperatures start to improve, the Swiss resort of Engelberg is a veritable sporting paradise during the month of May. 

This weekend (18-19 May) is no exception – Engelberg is hosting a Ski and Golf Festival. 

On Saturday, an 18-hole … Read More

Facebook friends

They say that Social Media is the new way of doing business, and that Facebook is one of the most effective marketing tools.  As a consequence, in recent months, many ski resorts have been working hard on their social networking. 

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Ski with your mates!

If you’re planning a family ski trip next season to the 3 Valleys in France, don’t forget to bring your mates along too! 

The 3 Valleys has just announced a new lift pass for the 2012-2013 season called the Tribu … Read More

Interschool Ski Racing

Congratulations to all the children from 13 schools across the southern region who took part in the SASA Interschool Challenge at the Southampton Alpine Centre this weekend.

This year’s competition was won in the Junior category by Otterbourne Primary School, … Read More

Caring for your ski clothes and equipment

It’s time to pack your skis and salopettes away until the next ski season.

Before you do, your equipment needs a bit of simple TLC to keep everything in tip-top condition.

Follow the links below to find our top tips … Read More

FIS Ski season ends

This week marks the end of the 2011/2012 FIS competition season.

There’s no denying, it was a cracking season for Lindsey Vonn in Alpine Skiing, with a remarkable 12 wins, 17 podium finishes and 1980 World Cup points.  27-year-old Vonn … Read More

Dry slope skiing – SASA Interschool Challenge

Just because the ski season’s finished, there’s no need to stop skiing.  In fact, there are plenty of events taking place throughout the year at your local dry ski slope.

For instance, this weekend the annual SASA (Southampton Area Ski … Read More

Farewell First Choice Ski

First Choice Ski – the popular British family ski holiday tour operator – is being dropped for the 2012/2013 ski season as the company joins forces with its sister company Crystal Ski.

As from May 2012, First Choice is now making their … Read More