Entries by Clare

What’s New for Ski Tech in 2016?

There is always something new and exciting to try in the world of technology and this year, there are some cool ski techs you don’t want to miss out, for your next holiday. Drones Drones are one of the latest gadgets to hit the slopes this year. It is the new way to capture your […]

Things You Need For A Skiing Holiday

Ski holiday packing list Making a checklist of the things you need for a holiday has always been part and parcel for any holiday maker. However, it is slightly different for a skiing holiday, especially those concerning safety, equipment, luggage restrictions, proper clothing etc. So here is list of things to consider and pack before […]

5 Reasons We Love Courchevel in Spring

Late season is a great time to visit the Three Valleys. Anyone who has skied back down to resort after a beautiful day on the slopes with a long shadow following their every turn will agree! Here are our reasons to love Spring skiing: 1) From February, the lifts will start opening for longer which […]

Courchevel’s State Of The Art New Swimming Complex Is Ready For December 2015 Opening

Ski Magic are delighted to announce the opportunity for our guests to be able to purchase their entrance tickets for the swimming complex within their chalets and skip the queues at this center… four indoor swimming pools, slides, wave pool, indoor/outdoor jacuzzis, saunas, salt pool and so much more: http://www.aquamotion-courchevel.com Read more: http://www.courchnet.com/news/progress-report-on-the-new-aquamotion-centre-in-courchevel-courchevel-moriond-1650-689196

The Best Ski and Snowboard Apps 2015

Winter is fast approaching and if you are planning to hit the slopes this Christmas, New Year or a mid- winter break, make sure you’ve got the latest apps on your phone to help you through your winter adventure on the mountains. Here is a list of the best ski and snowboard apps this year: […]

A Guide to the Different Types of Snowboards

Image: CSG Snowboards In the snowboarding world there are three main types of snowboards: All Mountain, Freestyle, and Alpine. The boards have their own unique construction, material, shape, flex pattern and size. There is no answer to the type of snowboard you should ride. It all depends on your height, weight, preference and riding style. […]

A Guide to Airlines Ski Baggage Allowance

Up until 2009, most airlines allowed passengers to carry their skis and other related items for free but since 2010, airlines began to introduce charges in efforts to keep fares down and make up for other airline costs. Some airlines still continue to include ski items as part of the free baggage allowance however most […]

Ski Jargon Buster

How well do you know your ski jargon? If you don’t want to sound awkward on the slopes this year and make sense of what you are trying to say, here are some ski jargons you should know. A Air – Jumping off the snow. Avie – Avalanche. B Bombing or Bomber – Travelling downhill […]

Celebrities Who Ski And Snowboard

Come winter and some celebrities flock to ski resorts instead of opting for warmer destinations offering the 3 S’s, Sun, sea and sand. Here is a look at celebrities who just love to ski and snowboard. Kim Kardashian Kim Kardashian and daughter North West took to the slopes of Montana at Big Sky Resort this […]

The Best Avalanche Airbags 2015

Avalanches have always been a big threat to skiers and snowboarders and this has brought more attention to the business of avalanche safety. People in search of powder regardless of the danger are pushing brands and designers to come up with better technology and solution to improve safety during avalanches. The biggest trend in avalanche […]

The World Ski Awards 2015

The World Ski Awards aims to improve standards within the ski industry by rewarding organisations that are leaders in their field. The award organisers explain that, World Ski Awards was developed in reaction to overwhelming demand from the ski industry for a programme that was fair and transparent, a programme with a mission to serve […]

Ski and Snowboarding Events 2015/2016

Red Bull Freestyle.ch 26th -27th September 2015 – Zurich, Switzerland Freestyle.ch is the largest freestyle sport event in Europe. The best snowboarders, free skiers, FMXers, skateboarders and mountain bikers from around the world exhibit the most daring tricks, flips and jumps to compete for the freestyle.champ and crossover.champ titles. The grounds for the event open […]