Val Thorens, the highest resort in the world's largest ski area, France's 3 Valleys, has invested more than 1.5 million euros to create a new 40 hectares area for beginners, equipped with no less than four new roof-covered magic carpets.
The new area has been designed not only to provide first-class facilities for first timers, but also improved access to the Cascades chairlift, getting progressing beginner skiers on to more green and blue slopes.
The two twin magic carpets that have been installed and named “Castor & Pollux” represent a triple innovation say Val Thorens.
In both cases a single roof structure covers both magic carpets for more comfort. The carpets are also the fastest so far installed in France, meaning more snow time, and travelling at up to 1.2 metres per second, increasing capacity to 3,000 people per hour.
The carpet lifts also run in two directions, providing a ride down when needed, as well as up over the 240m length. There are two successive magic carpets, Musaraigne (the shrew) and Campagnols (the vole) which are more than 200 m long in the heart of the “grenouillère de Péclet” area.
To discover a larger area at your own pace, a special pass for beginners is available to access an area including nine ski lifts serving the easiest slopes at a reduced price of 50% off the full daily pass rate.
Selasa, 13 Oktober 2009
Ed Drake takes one step closer to Olympic dream
The Snow Centre at Hemel Hempstead saw Olympic hopeful Ed Drake hold his first fund raising event to support his bid for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
The Ski Club sponsored two events, the Ed Drake Club National and Ed Drake Invitation Parallel Slalom Event, which were open to all age ranges from Mini’s to Seniors and the standard of skiing was extremely high.
The Ski Club's Bridget Cassey paid her first visit to the Snow Centre and it was also her first UK based slalom event. "It was the weirdest thing packing my skis and boots into the back of my car on a sunny warm August afternoon and heading off around the M25" she said. "However when I got to Hemel, it all slotted into place. The venue was great, much bigger than I had imagined and the snow was just well, like real snow!"
An impressive line up of competitors were pitted against each other on the slalom course. Ed was brilliant with the younger skiers, who took the opportunity to hob nob with their skiing hero and size themselves up for future events.
Ed also did the pre-runs for each slalom race in an impressive 11 seconds, along with Sally Bartlett of Ski Bartlett and Phil Brown from Impulse Racing.
The Ski Club has been supporting Ed since he was a young ski racer himself, and this was a great opportunity to have a course-side look at British racers of the future. “The whole day went really well" said Ed. "I would like to thank everyone for coming along and to all the staff who worked tirelessly to make the event such a success. Being able to raise this money is vital in what is the most important season of my career to date. I am so glad it all went smoothly and the money raised will really help me in my preparation for the Winter Olympics.”
Race against the British Ski & Snowboard teams
This year’s Metro Ski & Snowboard Show at London Olympia will give visitors a unique opportunity – your chance to race against British Ski and Snowboard Team athletes from the past and present!
SnowsportGB has teamed up with the Ski Club of Great Britain, the Metro Ski & Snowboard Show organisers and SEGA to bring the slopes to the show.
Show visitors will be given the opportunity to race against Olympic hopefuls Zoë Gillings, Ed Drake and more talent from the British teams, as well as ski heroes including Alain Baxter and Graham Bell.
The aim of the initiative is to raise funds for Britain’s future Olympians. Visitors will be asked to donate £2 for their chance to race against the stars, with the fastest time from each day winning either a Nintendo Wii or Nintendo DS, plus a copy of the game “Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games™”.
This is a fantastic opportunity to race against our wintersport heroes and, in doing so, support the British Ski and Snowboard Teams in their quest for success. To take part simply visit stand 417 - opposite the Ski Club of Great Britain stand (318).
SnowsportGB has teamed up with the Ski Club of Great Britain, the Metro Ski & Snowboard Show organisers and SEGA to bring the slopes to the show.
Show visitors will be given the opportunity to race against Olympic hopefuls Zoë Gillings, Ed Drake and more talent from the British teams, as well as ski heroes including Alain Baxter and Graham Bell.
The aim of the initiative is to raise funds for Britain’s future Olympians. Visitors will be asked to donate £2 for their chance to race against the stars, with the fastest time from each day winning either a Nintendo Wii or Nintendo DS, plus a copy of the game “Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games™”.
This is a fantastic opportunity to race against our wintersport heroes and, in doing so, support the British Ski and Snowboard Teams in their quest for success. To take part simply visit stand 417 - opposite the Ski Club of Great Britain stand (318).
Senin, 20 Juli 2009
Ski Holidays to Alpen
Doorstep skiing! Owned by the hospitable Gerber family, the Mooshaus has become one of the leading superior hotels in Kühtai. It offers an excellent range of leisure amenities and is ideally located in the village centre directly at the ski school meeting place, nursery slopes and chairlift.
Ski Packages
Ski Vacation Packages as a Package tour: skiurlaub-infos.com offers ski vacation including accommodation with or without food, ski pass and, if it is desirable, travel insurance or arrival. Please, note that the ski packages are not provided by skiurlaub-infos.com. The ski offers are presented by renowned skiing organizers. Please, for bookings and reservations requests pay attention to the respective conditions of the provider.
If there is much snow, then ski vacation will be a success. The booking season for the ski package tour lasts from October to April. During the other months offers are very restricted. In the “Accommodation” section you will also find holiday homes and vacation homes in the ski areas in addition to the package travel deals for the skiing. These lodgings in the ski areas are available for reservations in all seasons. In any case, nothing can replace the ski package tour booked in summer, even if you bring snow there with you.
If there is much snow, then ski vacation will be a success. The booking season for the ski package tour lasts from October to April. During the other months offers are very restricted. In the “Accommodation” section you will also find holiday homes and vacation homes in the ski areas in addition to the package travel deals for the skiing. These lodgings in the ski areas are available for reservations in all seasons. In any case, nothing can replace the ski package tour booked in summer, even if you bring snow there with you.
Selasa, 13 Januari 2009
A Guide to Colorado Mountain Vacations
The state of Colorado is one of the premier spots in the United States for mountain vacationing. A Colorado mountain vacation can be the adventure of a lifetime. There are many attractions in Colorado, including skiing, shopping, hiking, biking, and enjoying live entertainment.
A Colorado mountain vacation is a great trip for the whole family. Children can enjoy the outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and rafting. Families can go shopping together and eat at world-class restaurants. Attractions like Pike’s Peak are designed for the whole family.
Couples looking for a good way to unwind are also advised to check out a Colorado Mountain vacation. Many lodgings are designed for couples, and feature romantic amenities like private hot tubs, candlelit dinners, and breathtaking mountain views.
Colorado includes six of Ski Magazine’s top ten North American ski resorts. Skiing and snowboarding are major attractions of a Colorado mountain vacation. Some of the major ski resorts in Colorado are Vail, Snowmass, Steamboat Springs, Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, and Telluride.
Each of these resorts offers a variety of amenities, including accommodations, ski equipment rental, fine dining, and some of the greatest ski slopes on the continent. Many resorts also offer lessons to beginners, assuring that visitors do not have to be great skiers to have a good time. The slopes range in difficulty from beginner’s level to extremely difficult.
Each ski lodge rates its slopes somewhat differently, but the color code system applies to most of them. A green circle signifies a beginner’s slope, slopes for skiers with intermediate experience are designated by a blue square, and difficult slopes are marked with a black diamond. Some skiers are skilled (and brave) enough to try a double or triple black diamond. The most difficult ski slopes are marked with a yellow exclamation point.
A Colorado Mountain vacation can be the adventure of a lifetime. Aside from all of the breathtaking outdoor activities, visitors can also make the short drive to Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver to catch a concert, or go to the annual Telluride Film Festival. Vacationers on a budget can find lodgings and activities that will fit within their price range, too. Mountain Vacations Info provides detailed information on vacations in the Rocky, Blue Ridge, and Great Smoky Mountains, as well as mountain biking vacations and mountain rental cabins in Colorado, North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and other destinations.
A Colorado mountain vacation is a great trip for the whole family. Children can enjoy the outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and rafting. Families can go shopping together and eat at world-class restaurants. Attractions like Pike’s Peak are designed for the whole family.
Couples looking for a good way to unwind are also advised to check out a Colorado Mountain vacation. Many lodgings are designed for couples, and feature romantic amenities like private hot tubs, candlelit dinners, and breathtaking mountain views.
Colorado includes six of Ski Magazine’s top ten North American ski resorts. Skiing and snowboarding are major attractions of a Colorado mountain vacation. Some of the major ski resorts in Colorado are Vail, Snowmass, Steamboat Springs, Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, and Telluride.
Each of these resorts offers a variety of amenities, including accommodations, ski equipment rental, fine dining, and some of the greatest ski slopes on the continent. Many resorts also offer lessons to beginners, assuring that visitors do not have to be great skiers to have a good time. The slopes range in difficulty from beginner’s level to extremely difficult.
Each ski lodge rates its slopes somewhat differently, but the color code system applies to most of them. A green circle signifies a beginner’s slope, slopes for skiers with intermediate experience are designated by a blue square, and difficult slopes are marked with a black diamond. Some skiers are skilled (and brave) enough to try a double or triple black diamond. The most difficult ski slopes are marked with a yellow exclamation point.
A Colorado Mountain vacation can be the adventure of a lifetime. Aside from all of the breathtaking outdoor activities, visitors can also make the short drive to Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver to catch a concert, or go to the annual Telluride Film Festival. Vacationers on a budget can find lodgings and activities that will fit within their price range, too. Mountain Vacations Info provides detailed information on vacations in the Rocky, Blue Ridge, and Great Smoky Mountains, as well as mountain biking vacations and mountain rental cabins in Colorado, North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and other destinations.
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