Latest News & Stuff
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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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What type of Aprés-ski person are you?
Take our little quiz to find out just what kind of aprés-ski person you are… ->
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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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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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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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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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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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‘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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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…