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Summer Snow Reports Live on skiclub.co.uk (24 June 2008)
As the southern hemisphere ski season gets underway and European glaciers open for summer skiing, the Ski Club of Great Britain’s website, skiclub.co.uk, continues to be the number one place to view the most up to date and accurate snow reports on the internet.
Scottish Big Spring Clean - The Results (10 June 2008)
This weekend saw the first ever Big Spring Clean organised by the Ski Club of Great Britain take place in two of the Scottish ski areas where over 100 skiers and mountain enthusiasts came and picked up more than 70 bags of litter following the end of the winter season.
Scottish Ski Resorts Get a Spring Clean (24 April 2008)
The Ski Club of Great Britain is encouraging mountain users in Scotland to do their bit for the environment by picking up litter dropped during the ski season in ‘The Big Spring Clean’ being organised by the Ski Club at two different ski areas, Cairngorm Mountain and Nevis Range on Sunday 1st June 2008.
Inaugural Snowsports Sustainability Seminars in Andorra (12 March 2008)
The first ever Snowsports Sustainability Seminars have taken place in Andorra. Aimed at raising awareness about how ski destinations can become more environmentally and socially responsible, the seminars, which were organised by the Travel Foundation, the Federation of Tour Operators (FTO), the Ski Club of Great Britain and supported by Ski Andorra, identified actions that ski businesses can take in order to make them more sustainable.
Ski Freshtracks offers holidays specifically for skiers aged 50+ (22 February 2008)
There are plenty of holidays still to be taken this winter for skiers age 50+ to a range of European and North American ski destinations with Ski Freshtracks (www.skifreshtracks.co.uk). All holidays are graded by skiing standard ensuring skiers will be skiing with those of a similar ability, as well as age. These holidays are called ‘Peak Experience’ within the Ski Freshtracks brochure.
‘Sustainable Snowsports’ Seminars Announced (8 February 2008)
Sustainable travel charity The Travel Foundation, in conjunction with the Ski Club of Great Britain, Federation of Tour Operators (FTO) and Ski Andorra have carried out detailed assessments of how ski resort operations can be adapted to reduce their impact on the environment. The results of these investigations and of seminars in Andorra in February will be used to create a ‘Sustainable Snowsports’ pack, consisting of a DVD, supporting leaflet and posters, to educate snow resort staff about ways to reduce environmental impact in snowsports operations and, in the hotel sector, reduce water and energy consumption by up to 25%.
Love on the Ski Slopes (31 January 2008)
Skiing can be one of the most romantic holidays around. Think sun, snow, candlelit dinners, cosy chalets, sleigh rides and hot tubs! In fact it could be the perfect place for meeting the man or woman of your dreams.
'Skiing Skills - beginners and beyond' - NEW instructional DVD from the Ski Club of Great Britain (12 December 2007)
Hot off the press is this new skiing DVD from the Ski Club of Great Britain - 'Skiing Skills - beginners and beyond'.
10 TOP TIPS TO GET THE RIGHT INSURANCE COVER FOR YOUR SKIING OR SNOWBOARDING HOLIDAY (7 December 2007)
The Ski Club Great Britain has the following tips for all skiers and boarders before taking out insurance for their wintersports holiday:
www.skiclub.co.uk - The Largest Online Snow Resource (29 November 2007)
THE STATS:
In January 2007, over half a million people visited www.skiclub.co.uk*
In July 2007, the new ‘Snowcast’ was downloaded 12,000 times
Coverage of the snow conditions in October 2007 had over 50,000 views
Hermann Maier awarded Pery Medal by Ski Club of Great Britain (24 October 2007)
Hermann Maier, one of world's greatest skiers, has been awarded the Pery Medal by the Ski Club of Great Britain. During the Ski Club of Great Britain's annual snowsports industry party on Wednesday 24th October 2007, attended by all the VIPs of the snowsports world, Maier was shown on a giant screen being awarded the medal in Vienna.
Snowsports Market Rises Again - 3.4% rise in Total UK Snowsports Market (24 October 2007)
The UK snowsports market has again witnessed growth according to the Ski Club of Great Britain’s annual Snowsports Analysis, rising 3.4% year on year. There are now over 1.31 million people taking wintersports holidays from the UK.
TV Fame for Ski Show Visitors (23 October 2007)
On its 1st birthday, the UK’s first ever snowsports internet TV channel, SkiTV, gives visitors to the Metro Ski and Snowboard Show the chance to have their five minutes of fame as skiers and boarders are invited onto the SkiTV sofa to have their ‘ski rant’. The clips will form part of a ski show special which will appear on the channel next week.
Choose Ski Freshtracks if your children just want to ski ski ski. (19 October 2007)
Ski Freshtracks offer family ski holidays during the peak periods of New Year, Half Term and Easter to ten snow sure resorts in France, Austria and Switzerland. Each holiday is run using a special formula ensuring perfect family holidays for parents that have children aged 6yrs+ who can whizz about the mountain already and only want a small amount of instruction from qualified instructors or none at all.
Minimise Risk, Maximise Skill - Go Off-piste at Olympia and Test your Avalanche Transceiver Skills (16 October 2007)
It’s the worst case scenario – you are off piste when the avalanche strikes burying your mate. How many minutes will it take you to locate him and dig him out?
NEW School Skiing Bursary from the Ski Club of Great Britain (20 September 2007)
The Ski Club of Great Britain has launched a special bursary scheme that will award six different UK secondary schools Ł500 each.
Polar Explorer Talks in Edinburgh (20 September 2007)
World famous polar explorer and Ski Club President Robert Swan is to give a motivational talk about his record-breaking expeditions and mission to help preserve the Antarctic in Edinburgh this autumn.
Snow+Rock and the Ski Club of Great Britain hold Winter Safety Talks (20 September 2007)
Safety, when it comes to snow, is a sixth sense for any serious climber, mountaineer or off piste adventurer. It should be for every skier or boarder who ventures off the pisted run.
A Brand New Look for Ski Freshtracks (6 August 2007)
New for Winter 07-08: Russia & Sweden
Ski Freshtracks showcases its winter 07-08 programme with a brand new look and a handful of new, exciting destinations .
Winter Returns to European Ski Resorts (27 February 2007)
After a variable start to the winter season ski resorts across Europe have been blanketed with snow and more is predicted to fall this week.
Ski Club Travels to Antarctica (23 February 2007)
Ski Club Rep Joins Forces with Polar Explorer on Environmental Mission. John Haddon, a Ski Club of Great Britain leader and rep, has this week embarked on an international Antarctic expedition with the first man to walk to both the North and South poles, polar explorer Robert Swan*.
Ski Club of Great Britain Announce Record Figures (17 January 2007)
The Ski Club of Great Britain today announced that for the first time in its history it now has over 31,500 members*.
Ski Club on Channel 4 (12 January 2007)
The Ski Club of Great Britain will appear on Channel 4’s ski programme ‘World Cup Skiing on 4’ this Sunday at 8am. ‘World Cup Skiing on 4’ features all the latest action from the Alpine World Cup and this Sunday’s programme comes from the slopes of Wengen covering the famous men’s downhill.
One in Three Skiers Frustrated with their Skiing (21 December 2006)
One in three skiers claim they are frustrated with their skiing and want to improve according to a poll on the Ski Club of Great Britain’s website www.skiclub.co.uk*
Ski Club Launches SkiTV.co.uk - The UK’s First Dedicated Snowsports Internet TV Website (26 October 2006)
The Ski Club of Great Britain announces the launch of the UK’s first dedicated snowsports internet TV channel SkiTV.co.uk. SkiTV.co.uk will showcase the best ski and snowboard films on the internet, offering a wide range of inspirational programmes.
Snowsports Market Rises for Sixth Year Running (17 October 2006)
The UK Snowsports Market has risen by 3.3% to 1.27 million according to the Ski Club of Great Britain’s annual Snowsports Analysis 2006.*
New Avalanche Awareness Weekends for Ski Freshtracks 2006/7 Programme (2 August 2006)
Ski Freshtracks, the specialists in adventure skiing, where holidays are matched to skiing ability, are now offering avalanche awareness weekends to cater for the growing demand in mountain education. The weekends based in Argentičre are part of six 'Respect the Mountain' holidays aimed at improving snowcraft skills and raising awareness of how to travel safely in the mountains.*
Skiers and Boarders Plant 1500 Trees to Help the Environment (10 May 2006)
The Ski Club of Great Britain’s 30,000 members have helped plant over 1500 trees which will aid the snowsports industry’s drive to safeguard the natural environment and combat climate change.
Growth for UK Snowsports Industry - Independent Market Grows by 6% (12 April 2006)
The total UK snowsports market has grown by 2% according to the Ski Club of Great Britain’s 2005 Snowsports Analysis – an independent report on the UK snowsports market. The total snowsports market is estimated at 1.23 million people, which means a growth of 11.5% since the 2000/2001 season.
Deep Snow Bases – Long Ski Season Ahead! (24 March 2006)
With this season’s amazing snowfalls, the 2005/6 season looks to be one of the best for several years.
Many resorts have a deep snow base, which means that the slopes should remain in good condition right into April and the Easter holidays. In the high altitude resorts such as Tignes and Val Thorens, skiers and boarders can even enjoy the snow right into May.
Ski Freshtracks Weekends - Ski until 1st May in Europe (22 February 2006)
Many skiers struggle to take time off work but are eager to hit the slopes this season. Most tour operators finish their season in mid-April, but Ski Freshtracks offers weekend breaks right up until 1st May, ensuring skiers can maximise their season but take minimal time off work.
Five reasons for taking a Ski Freshtracks weekend break:
Heavy Snow in the Alps (4 January 2006)
Heavy snowfalls have hit the Alps meaning New Year skiers are enjoying some of the best conditions yet this season.
Ski Club and Sim4Travel Offer a Low Cost Solution for Staying in Touch on the Slopes (1 December 2005)
Over 1.25m Brits will travel to destinations such as France, Italy and Austria to ski and snowboard this winter. Staying in touch on the slopes can be an expensive affair as roaming charges can cost hundreds of pounds. The Ski Club of Great Britain has joined forces with SIM4Travel to provide a low cost solution to significantly cut mobile phone costs whilst skiing abroad.
New Research Shows Ski Holidaymakers are Increasing their Risk of Skin Cancer (23 November 2005)
British skiers and snowboarders are putting themselves at increased risk of skin cancer by getting sunburnt while on the slopes.
New Green Guide for Ski Resorts (21 November 2005)
The Ski Club of Great Britain has launched a new on-line environmental guide. The first of its kind, this pioneering database on www.skiclub.co.uk will be a leading source of information about the eco-friendliness of ski resorts.
www.skiclub.co.uk reaches 1,000,000 unique visitors (27 October 2005)
The Ski Club of Great Britain has announced that its website www.skiclub.co.uk has hit one million unique visitors for the first time in its history.
Ski Club of Great Britain Launch Seasonal Insurance (25 October 2005)
The Ski Club of Great Britain and Acumus Insurance Solutions have launched a comprehensive insurance product aimed specifically at seasonal workers spending four to six months working in resort. The product, launched under the name Seasonal 100, 200 and 300 provides the choice of three varying levels of cover designed to suit the varying needs of seasonal workers.
Respect the Mountain Campaign Wins Innovation Award (12 October 2005)
The Ski Club of Great Britain’s Respect the Mountain Campaign, which was launched to help safeguard the natural environment and the long-term future of skiing, has been jointly awarded the Lucy Dicker award which acknowledges innovation and outstanding contribution to the ski industry.
New Look For Ski Club Reps (10 October 2005)
The Ski Club of Great Britain has a new look in resort for this winter season with all Ski Club Reps now wearing a new green and grey uniform.
Women (Ski) Club Together (15 August 2005)
If the antics of testosterone-fuelled males on the slopes leave you feeling piste off, here is your chance to ski with like-minded females at a similar level to you. Ski Freshtracks, the Ski Club of Great Britain’s holiday programme, and leading wintersports company Salomon, have collaborated and created two holiday packages aimed solely at women.
Ski Freshtracks Flourishing for 2005/6 Winter Season (12 August 2005)
Ski Freshtracks offers a huge selection of adventure ski holidays using a unique concept in the ski holiday market.
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