Saturday 5th July
 On the instructor trailHeading for the south this summer could be the key step to a successful career as a ski instructor.  Prince Charles backs polar study of global warmingAn expedition led by British explorer Pen Hadow has earned the rare patronage of HRH The Prince of Wales.  Up the creek, with a paddleStand Up Paddle Surfing has seen a massive surge in popularity in the UK in past year, and if you fancy having a go, then head down to the Paddle Round The Pier Beach Festival on Saturday 5th July in Brighton.  Laax farms its snowThe Swiss resort has been running a number of projects to try to save snow from melting and reduce the amount that needs to be made by machine at the end of the season; a technique known as 'snow farming'.  Inner city kids get a taste for the mountainsShow your support for youth charity, Snow-Camp by heading down to Brixton's Ritzy Cinema on 3rd July for their 2008 movie premiere.
 If you Realli want to skiIf you don't want your ski technique to get rusty over the summer months, then have a go on one of Realli-Ski's simulator slopes, which are staying open between June and August.  Rugby legend Lawrence Dallaglio to cycle 933kms for charityHe will be joined by ski guru Warren Smith on the epic ride which will take them over the French Pyrenees in September.  Women on the wavesAre you aged between 10 and 30 and fancy having a go at surfing? Then head down to Devon on 12th and 13th of July for the Billabong Girls Surf Weekend which is entirely free!  Postcard from VerbierSki resorts keep re-inventing themselves with new lifts, bars, hotels and chalets. But is it always for the best? |
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