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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…

The Do’s and Don’ts of Skiing

With skiing and snowboarding there are some things you should do and some things you should not. This article has a list of do's and don'ts to take into consideration.

The History of Skiing

Early rock paintings and skis preserved in marshlands show that people used skis over 5000 years ago. The oldest evidence was a wooden ski found during an archaeological excavation at Lake Sindor in Moscow dating back to 6300-5000 B.C.

The Top 10 Tips For A Family Skiing Holiday

There are many factors to consider when planning a family skiing holiday so here are some helpful tips to plan the ideal ski holiday. The most popular and high peak seasons are during Christmas, New Year, Easter and February half term which coincide with school holidays so it is important to book in advance. Low season months are during January, March and April, which is ideal for families with smaller kids and also best for families travelling on a budget when accommodation and travel prices are low.

The Three Vallees Ski Area, France

The Three Valleys is located in the ski region of Tarentaise Valley, Savoie Department of France to the south of the town of Moûtiers making it the largest ski area in the world connected solely by ski lifts and slopes.