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13th October 201913th October 2019

Should I wear a helmet?

The short answer is YES! Every year we see more and more people wearing helmets. EVERYONE wears a helmet while riding a bike for sport, so why not on the snow...? In fact now there are several insurance companies that insist on it. If you are thinking of not wearing a lid it might be …

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30th September 201930th September 2019

I feel the need, the need for…

SPEED RIDING?! We've all seen James Bond; whilst skiing flips out a parachute and falls (with style) off the edge of the mountain. And do you know what, it's f-ing awesome and it's called Speed Riding. When you are here in Morzine and if you can at least tackle a red run on skis, you …

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25th September 201925th September 2019

What type of Aprés-ski person are you?

Take our little quiz to find out just what kind of aprés-ski person you are... -> Start Quiz https://youtu.be/jVQPBeUUdnI

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25th September 201925th September 2019

Travelling during the school holidays – a blagger’s guide

So we all know that travelling during the school holidays sucks. However there are plenty of people who have to; whether that's because of time off restrictions from work (TEACHERS! We're talking to you!!), your only 'holiday dates' or whether you realise actually it can be an ace time to be away. Obvs we speak …

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18th September 201918th September 2019

Five things to do at Geneva airport when you are delayed

Oh my f-ing days... there's a delay. The airport we use most at the HOFNAR experience is Geneva and it's not a massive airport and notoriously expensive (4 Swiss francs/£3.20 for a crap coffee). Frankly being delayed here can be a bit miserable, so here's our top hacks to get you through to that late …

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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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