Skiing News
Exclusive to Ski Safari - Ski Better in 2025 with Free Private Lessons in Norway in January
Ski Safari is convinced that Norway is the best place to progress your skiing and snowboarding and that private lessons are the right way to do it. So we’ve teamed up with three Norwegian resorts - Gausta, Myrkdalen and Voss - to offer free private lessons in January 2025. When booking a seven night holiday to Gausta, Myrkdalen or Voss on select dates in January 2025, customers will receive one free private lesson per person (100 or 120 minutes) to use as they wish.
SkiSet Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary With New Developments for Ski Rental Across Europe
Skiset, the retail chain that has over 780 shops in 450 ski resorts across Europe, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and has a number of new initiatives as it heads into the 2024-25 winter season. For the 30th anniversary celebrations, Valentin, better known as Mr Lemdi, creates colourful graffiti-style designs for commemorative Salomon skis. The Savoyard street-artist has since signed a collaborative agreement with the world’s leading ski rental network, transforming the latest SKIFIT boot inners into works of art, on display in partner stores. This union matches contemporary graffiti and the childhood world that symbolises the alliance between technology and fun on the slopes. Other projects, currently in the pipeline, are coming soon for winter 2024/2025.
There’s More to Winter in Isère Than Skiing
One of Isere’s main highlights this season is the return of the La Grande Odyssée, the annual international dog sledding race that takes place over 10 days in January. Three stages of the 250+km race are staged in Isere in Les 7 Laux (Belledonne), Col de Porte (Chartreuse) and Villard-de-Lans in the Vercors.
What Is Coming Up for the 2024 – 2025 Winter Season in Tignes
The 2024 – 2025 winter season kicks off on Saturday 23rd of November. Headlining the weekend will be the Tignes day lift pass with a flat rate of €39 per day. For the early risers’ hot drinks will be served on Saturday morning and for the night owls, an evening concert and party will start the season off in style. The joy of a new season continues, as skiers can secure the €39 day pass until Friday 29th of November, and from Saturday 30th of November the Tignes and neighbouring Val d’Isere will be open for the season – opening day lift pass rates at €61 until 20th December.
Heidi - Ski Company Announces Double Whammy News (£5.6m Funding and Hits Sunday Times Top 100)
We don’t normally send out ski news in June but….we have some exciting news we wanted to share from Heidi! www.heidi.com It’s a double whammy for the Bristol based ski brand which has announced securing £5.6m funding and hitting the Sunday Times Top 100, ranking Britain’s fastest growing companies!
World Ski Awards opens 2024 race for votes
World Ski Awards – the only global initiative programme to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in ski tourism – has opened the race for votes for its 2024 programme.
Heidi Unveils ‘FlexiFly’ to Unlock a World of Skiing Possibilities
Heidi has announced the launch of ‘FlexiFly’, a game-changing feature designed for the modern skier. FlexiFly introduces unmatched flexibility in air travel, allowing customers to tailor their flights to suit their unique needs and preferences, ensuring they make the most out of the remaining ski season. Plus, will allow them to make informed choices into next year.
Introducing The Luxury Chalet Company
The Luxury Chalet Company is a portfolio of some of the most super luxe ski properties available to rent across Europe, offering a money can buy experience to those who have the cash to splash.
Guaranteed Snow and Value for Money – That’s Skiing in Sweden!
Sweden is a hidden gem, for those looking for a snow-sure destination, that is a close and budget-friendly alternative for thrill-seeking skiers and families alike. And as the Swedish Krona stands resiliently low it offers an economic advantage for all those ski-lovers looking to hit the slopes this winter.
Vialattea Ski Partners With Trenitalia For Trains To The Alps & Discounted Ski Passes
Vialattea, the leading Italian-French international ski region, and one of Europe’s largest ski resorts, has announced a new commercial and promotional partnership agreement with Trenitalia, the primary train operator in Italy.
“Spring Blanc”: Events and Sunshine Skiing in Ischgl
Springtime in Ischgl is one more reason to hit the slopes: From the end of March to early May the so-called “Spring Blanc” takes place, a mix of sporty, music and culinary events as well as sunshine skiing, ensuring fun on and away from the region’s pistes.
Tourists support Afghanistan’s only ski race & help to form a new club
As tourists have started to return to Afghanistan over the past 18 months, some have helped to arrange the country’s only ski race.