Ski train it to the Alps
New for this season Eurosta r offer a direct link to Geneva giving great access to the French and Swiss Alps. The service will run Monday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday every week beginning in December. Read on...
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Slow Patrols Enter Europe
Slow Patrols Enter Europe... Is Fun Safe? Vive la France, the land of crusty bread, haughty stares and utter bedlam on the slopes. No where else on earth is better for a no holds barred assault on the piste – long live speed runs, high velocity slashes and a go anywhere, do anything policy to ski resort management. Luckily, it still is, though according to 24 Heures – a news outlet local to the Portes du Soleil – across the border the Swiss seniors are being amassed to counter the invading forces from the French side of the PDS. Read more at whitelines.com
Mountain Skills: Get the Most Out of the Uphill
While backcountry skiing or riding, we tend to spend more time going up than down. And, simply put, skinning done poorly is not fun. There are three primary ingredients to a good day of touring: establishing a proper pace, setting an appropriate skintrack angle and avoiding kick turns whenever possible. The reality of earning your turns is that more than half of your time in the backcountry will be spent going uphill. If you race through the up, the day will end sooner and with fewer turns. Taking short cuts will just cut the day short. You’ve likely come into the backcountry to escape the rat race, so learn to enjoy the climb up and the whole experience will get a lot better. Here’s how.
Is a snowy winter on the way?
With a chill in the air and the nights closing in Alpine Adventures thoughts are definitely turning toward the coming winter season. Whilst out walking yesterday they noticed an abundance of red berries on the bushes in the hills of the Portes du Soleil and wondered whether this was a sign that there is a wonderfully snowy winter on the way. Read on to discover more signs...
Rock On Snowboard Tour's
Once again Avoriaz will be starting the season with the Rock On Snowboard Tour's ultimate stop-over on 12,13 and 14th December. A whole week of snow sports, new gear tests, parties and concerts. Rock On Ultimate Avoriaz - Event, Station de Ski d'Avoriaz, Alpes Rock On Ultimate, Avoriaz - Event : plan your stay skiing in Avoriaz, in the heart of Portes du Soleil Ski Area. Enjoy Skiing in Avoriaz, French Alps.
The Morzine Village at the London Ski Show
Morzine Source Magazine's plans to take Morzine to the London Ski Show at Earls Court between 30th October and 2nd November are now firmly underway and they are looking forward to seeing as many of you Morzine lovers on the stand as possible this autumn. The London Ski Show is a big deal on the winter sports calendar, providing great opportunities for holiday makers to find their perfect destination, their perfect new piece of kit and that all important new beanie hat for the Winter 15 season. Read on...
The 2015 Morzine Snow-Camp Alpine Challenge
It’s Back. The 2015 Morzine Snow-Camp Alpine Challenge. The Snow-Camp Alpine Challenge returns to Morzine this winter, between 12th & 15th March. Last winter Team Morzine Source Magazine smashed the challenge, finishing in first place after covering a whopping 313km over 2 days and raising over £1000 for charity. If you do need reminding, here’s how they won, in video format… Read on
What to pack for Skiing?
The Tasty Ski Company are a hardened bunch of alpine mongrels. They have lost count of how many ski seasons they have done out here in the French Alps. They have also lost count of the number of times some of their guests have forgotten to pack an essential item for their ski holiday. Here is their quick guide to packing everything you need for your week in the french Alps. Read on...