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• LD Lines announce new ferry service from Dover to Bolougne. Good deals available.
• Record amounts of snowfall mean Scottish Ski Resorts are seeing the busiest times in years.
• Snowy and Icy conditions in North Wales have seen several unprepared walkers caught out. Mountain rescue is urging people not to head out unless equipped with axes and crampons and knowledge to use them.
• World Ski Championships taking place in Val d’Isere
• Looking for a weekend ski break to get you ready for the touring season.
Ski Weekend have some great deals, making a couple of days on the piste a viable option.
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• Inspiration for Ski Touring after work -
• Glencoe Mountain Resort is up for sale, and is hoping to attract more investment
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• Natasha Richardson’s death sparks discussions over helmets. Is this realistic for Ski Tourers?
•Recent snow fall in Scotland means conditions for ski touring look good. Check out a trip report from last Sunday:
Ben Macdui Ski Tour -
• Austria has seen massive snow fall this week. Many resorts reporting over a meter
since Monday. Great for off-
• New ISO standards for safer ski touring. It is an International standard to ensure proper functioning of the release mechanism with touring boots.
• The season is not over yet! Spring snow is at its best and the huts in Europe are mostly open until mid May.
• Scarpa Bio Boot Launch. The Tornado Eco is the latest product to attempt to reduce our carbon footprint. Check it out...
