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13th September 201913th September 2019

The best airlines for carrying your skis / snowboard

It can be really frustrating travelling with your kit. Frankly unless you are particularly wed to your stick(s) then maybe you should just rent ! However, if you own your own board, of course you want to bring it! I think my first top tip is to use a snowboard bag, with wheels. And even …

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8th September 20199th September 2019

La Premiere neige

Every year I'm excited as a puppy for that first dollop of snow. I mean I know at this stage it's all a bit daft - but seeing those webcams turn white does get a little something stirring! Winter is coming! 8th September 2019 saw the first few flakes settle in the Portes du Soleil …

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5th September 20195th September 2019

Are you piste fit?!

For most of us we get one week in the mountains - this can be a huge change of pace for mind and body... to make the most of your trip, it helps to be at least a little bit fit. The sooner you can get working on a few moves, the better. Now for …

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29th August 201929th August 2019

‘Doing a season’

Sounds easy doesn't it! And now you get paid properly it's a really great option to do either before you get started or as a career break. It used to be the case that you would be paid peanuts because you were having a 'great experience' - not so these days, the minimum wage applies …

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28th August 201928th August 2019

Surfing, the next step

Loads of people go surfing - have a few lessons, stand up, ride into the beach, in the frothy water, in a straight line. Completed it mate... not quite. This is the first step though and brilliant fun that it is, you've work to do before people will mistake you for Kelly Slater. The next …

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16th August 201916th August 2019

Quick guide to solo ski holidays

Obviously we suggest coming away with us and not even thinking about anything (or anybody) else! But we appreciate that there are other places to ski / board and we are confident that we're pretty good at what we do so here's a few other places / companies / forums you might be interested in... …

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8th August 20198th August 2019

Snowboxx is coming to town!

During the winter in Morzine Avoriaz there's all kinds of shizzle going on throughout the season - but the 21st March week is one of our favourites. In nearby Avoriaz, Snowboxx festival brings the whole place to life - Previously we've seen Craig David, Rudimental, Chase 'n Status, Grandmaster Flash... the line up for 2020 …

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1st August 20191st August 2019

Are you Spartan?

Every year I think... maybe next year. The Spartan obstacle course races are EPIC and happen all over the world. Click on the banner to buy a ticket to any of the races ------> The Obstacle Course Races (OCR) are getting more and more popular and Spartan is surely one of the best. The Ultra …

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14th July 201914th July 2019

New ski lifts in Avoriaz for Dec 2019

Last year (2018/19 winter) the all area Portes du Soleil lift pass was 268euros. It is a lot of money, but we do see almost every year new lifts and investment in our 'back yard.' Over in Les Gets there is currently a dirty great big hole in the hill to the right of the …

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13th July 201913th July 2019

That sinking feeling

I'm not a strong swimmer. I mean, I'm ok - but I don't think I could rescue you and I'm always a little unsettled when I can't touch the bottom. I think it hinders me; my paddling whilst surfing is the least efficient thing ever and it makes me not overly keen to 'go out …

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