How To Make The Most Of Off-Piste Skiing At Any Resort

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When we ski, we’re often wary of going off-piste.  We hear about it and see people skiing outside of the designated runs, but our first thoughts are that we should stick to the marked areas.  It’s the safest and easiest place to ski.

As we ski more and more, our interest in off-piste skiing can increase.  We start to feel comfortable on the runs and as soon as we master some of the red runs, we hear more and more people talking about off-piste skiing, which does nothing but further spark our interest. Continue reading “How To Make The Most Of Off-Piste Skiing At Any Resort”

3 Tips For Buying Your New Ski Boots

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No matter how well planned your skiing holiday is, or how perfect your catered chalet is going to be, there are some things you simply cannot avoid that will ruin your holiday.

The wrong type of snow or extremely bad weather, or being in a ski school with the most annoying person in the world, are some of the things you can do nothing about; they are out of your control. Continue reading “3 Tips For Buying Your New Ski Boots”

The Types Of Snow You May Encounter Whilst Skiing

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Val Thorens In The Three ValleysIf you are an experienced skier or snowboarder, then you might already know there are different types of snow which you will be on, but if you are a beginner to the France ski holidays then you might not know the difference between types of snow.

Here, we are going to got through the kinds of snow you may encounter, and how they are going to affect your ability to ski on them and how best to counter against them. Continue reading “The Types Of Snow You May Encounter Whilst Skiing”

How To Put Your Skis On Whilst On Your France Ski Holiday

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A pair of ski boots laid on the floorIf you have never been on a ski holiday to France, then there are a lot of things you will need to know.

Yes, you are going to enjoy one of the best holidays and experiences of your life.  And yes, there is going to be loads of snow and beautiful scenery and views.

But after you get over the fact it is going to be an incredible experience, you need to focus on the fact that skiing can be very difficult, especially if it is your first time on a skiing mountain.

Basically, we want to give you an idea of what your week away is going to be like; from the clothing you need to how you know how difficult a ski run is going to be. Continue reading “How To Put Your Skis On Whilst On Your France Ski Holiday”