Ski Resort and Snow News - January 2015
Ski Prices Drop In Euro Zone, Norway and Canada, Rise In Switzerland and US
Published : 31-Jan-2015 06:39
Recent weeks have seen dramatic fluctuation in currency exchange rates between the UK and the world's leading skiing nations – as well as many of the minor ones.
The weakening of the Euro and the decision by the Swiss Central bank to stop attempting to limit its strength on the international market means its good news or bad for Brits heading to Europe, depending on where they're heading.
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Snow Storm of the Season in the Alps
Published : 30-Jan-2015 08:42
The snow stats are building rapidly in the Alps as the morning's tally come in from overnight accumulations.
French resorts have been posting particularly big numbers with Megeve claiming 30cm, Les 2 Alpes 40cm, La plagne 43cm, La Rosiere 48cm, Val Thorens and Le Grand Bornand 50cm and Avoriaz 60cm (two feet) in the last 24 hours.
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J2Ski Snow Report - January 29th 2015
Published : 29-Jan-2015 06:02
J2Ski Snow Report - January 29th 2015
Snow Report Summary
Snow, snow and more snow this week...
This Week's Headlines
- Up to three feet of snow so far in the Alps in recent days, lots more expected.
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Plan Your Transfer To Avoid Disaster
Published : 29-Jan-2015 02:27
Although exceptional weather combined with big crowds can cause travel chaos in unusual circumstances, as witnessed by the problems in the French Alps on the last Saturday of last year, things can go wrong on any independent transfer if you don't take simple precautions, according to one established ski resort transfer company.
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“Too Much Snow For Skiing”
Published : 28-Jan-2015 08:20
Although the much anticipated winter storm Juno in the Eastern US has not yet delivered the catastrophic conditions forecast, and seems to have tracked south of the main destination ski areas in New England, it has led to several ski areas in the region shutting down for various reasons, leading local media to up that there was a fear of "too much snow for skiing."
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Powder Day In The Alps
Published : 27-Jan-2015 09:58
Forecast snowfall across the Alps this week is starting to build up with resorts in Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland reporting up to 48cm (17 inches) of snow in the last 24 hours, although most areas have reported 15-30cm (6 inches to a foot).
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Snow Business Like Navy Business
Published : 26-Jan-2015 11:56
(Photographs by LA(Phot) Joel Rouse)
Around 900 skiers and snowboarders from across the Royal Navy were churning up the snow in France's Northern Alps for the Service's annual Alpine championships which were held in Tignes this year.
The sailors and Royal Marines usually attend for just one of the two weeks available – the first week is training and the second is racing for serious competitors.
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New Sellaronda Info Screens
Published : 25-Jan-2015 09:22
The Sellaronda, a circuit of lifts and pistes around the Sella Massif in the Italian Dolomites is on the 'must ski' list of most skiers' bucket lists.
The roughly circular network of around 40km of lifts and ski runs acts as a hub with some of Italy's most famous valleys including Gardena, Badia and Fassa radiating off. Some estimates calculate that there are some 500km of runs interconnected around it, the world's second biggest ski area. It also boasts some of the ski world's most stunning scenery.
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J2Ski Snow Report - January 22nd 2015
Published : 22-Jan-2015 05:41
J2Ski Snow Report - January 22nd 2015
Snow Report Summary
More good news this week, and an early heads-up on something interesting in the forecast...
This Week's Headlines
- Up to three feet of fresh snow in the Alps.
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First British Medal at Freestyle World Championships as X Games Dates Clash
Published : 22-Jan-2015 11:56
There's a bit of a world class freestyle frenzy going on at present with the Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships in Kreischberg in Austria underway and the surviving (and original) X Games kicking off in Aspen today.
The fact that the two events clash, forcing some global superstars to choose whether to defend their World Championship crowns or go for (generally) the better money and media exposure that the X Games provide have led some to publically criticise the FIS for staging the Championships on the same dates as the X Games, suggesting it is a deliberate move by the 'old guard Alpine skiing' organisation.
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Lindsey Vonn Becomes Greatest Woman Ski Racer Of All Time
Published : 20-Jan-2015 03:43
American downhill ski racer Lindsey Vonn, who once famously asked the FIS if she could be allowed to race with the men, has broken a 35 year old record to become the woman who has won the most world class Alpine races in the history of the sport.
The 30 year old who equalled the record of 62 wins set by Austrian Annemarie Moser-Proll in 1980 on Sunday, and took her 63rd victory in the Super G yesterday, had returned to World cup racing after a year away from the sport due to injuries.
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This Weekend's World Snow Day Biggest Yet
Published : 16-Jan-2015 10:40
This Sunday 18th January 2015, the 4th edition of World Snow Day will take place.
Organised by the International Ski Federation (FIS) with the aim of encouraging more people, particularly children, in to snow sports. The event is set to exceed previous numbers with 645 Events in 45 countries staging events to celebrate all things on snow.
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J2Ski Snow Report - January 15th 2015
Published : 15-Jan-2015 05:25
J2Ski Snow Report - January 15th 2015
Snow Report Summary
Now this is looking more like it (in Europe). Please pay attention, as there's a strong likelihood of disrupted transfers and travel this coming weekend.
This Week's Headlines
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Court Rules Against Ski Club Leading in France
Published : 14-Jan-2015 09:24
(Pic credit Vanessa Fry)
A French court has come down against the Ski Club of Great Britain's leading service in the country.
Under the service, which the Ski Club had operated in more than 30 resorts in seven countries worldwide, and has done for more than 50 years, volunteer Ski Club Leaders take Club members on ski trips around resorts, showing them the best spots on and off piste.
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Scottish Ski Areas Re-open With Fresh Snow
Published : 13-Jan-2015 08:43
Resorts on the East and West sides of the Scottish Highlands have begun re-opening today after four days of storm closures, during which hurricane force winds reached as high as 113mph.
The storms have also brought snow though, with resulting road closures over the past few days at Glenshee, Tomintoul near The Lecht and the Cairngorm access road. Glencoe reported 30cm of fresh snow today (the picture above was taken on the new dry slope at the base).
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Snow In The Alps
Published : 11-Jan-2015 04:05
The season of rollercoaster weather in the Alps is continuing with temperatures reaching double digits above zero yesterday and resorts across the region reported rain at lower elevations overnight.
However temperatures have dropped today and up to 20cm of fresh snow has been reported at some resorts, primarily in Austria, down to low levels.
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J2Ski Snow Report - January 8th 2015
Published : 08-Jan-2015 07:28
J2Ski Snow Report - January 8th 2015
Snow Report Summary
For the third time in as many weeks, the weather's saving the interesting stuff for the weekend...
This Week's Headlines
- Nearly five feet of snow in seven days at Jackson Hole, the most in the world this week.
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Je Suis Charlie
Published : 08-Jan-2015 07:53
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Ryding Starts 2015 Season On A High
Published : 07-Jan-2015 10:52
Britain's lone World Cup Alpine racer Dave Ryding finished 2014 on a high with two top 20 finishes in successive slalom races just before Christmas at Are in Sweden then Madonna di Campiglio in Italy. The FIS point winning performances ended a year in which 28 year old Ryding also took 17th place in the Olympic slalom at Sochi.
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Heavy Snow in Austria
Published : 05-Jan-2015 10:04
There are reports of significant snowfall over the past 24 hours in Austria from the latest storm system crossing the Alps.
Schladming, Flachau and Obertauern (pictured above) have all reported 30cm (a foot) of fresh snow in the past 24 hours.
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J2Ski Snow Report - January 1st 2015
Published : 01-Jan-2015 05:15
J2Ski Snow Report - January 1st 2015
Snow Report Summary
Our first round-up of 2015 reports on the week when it all changed in The Alps, and the outlook for early January; often one of the quietest times on the slopes, and a great time for snow and low prices!
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New Fun Run At Mayrhofen
Published : 01-Jan-2015 09:24
Mayrhofen in the Austrian Tirol has created a new fun run for all ages and abilities. The 650 metre long Funslope Ahorn offers three areas with different challenges in each.
There are waves, High Fives, Low Fives, basins and steep turns, but, "…this isn't about speed or looks, it's all about pure fun," said a lift company statement.
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