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Mountain biking in Quito, a unique experience for lovers of adventure and nature
Quito is the ideal destination for mountain bikers due to its wonderful landscapes, uneven terrains and perfect places to ascend and descend on all surface types. It also offers a wide range of nature tourism, whereby taking some small trails you can cross the moorland and shaded forests, while admiring the biodiversity of the area.
Dubai launches 10-year strategy to develop sports sector
The Dubai Sports Council has approved a 10-year strategy for developing the emirate’s sports sector, with plans to organise 3,000 local, regional and international events and host 1,000 international training camps as part of the strategy.
Snow worries if you fly to Finland with Finnair
With snow in short supply this winter, skiers can be sure of finding plenty of the fresh powder in Finland to enjoy the best of the ski season. From Lapland to Lakeland, Finland’s ski snowbound season is long and usually lasts from November all the way through to April. Be they beginners or advanced, skiers of all levels will find the perfect slope on Finland’s fells and long hills, while thrill seekers can head off-piste to explore the Finnish winter wilderness.
RAS AL KHAIMAH RECORDS ITS HIGHEST VISITOR NUMBERS IN 2022
Ras Al Khaimah welcomed over 1.13M visitors in 2022. Results exceed 2019 pre-pandemic levels, with highest ever number of annual arrivals to the Nature Emirate and a 15.6% increase on 2021.
CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi hosts The CLYMB Games and welcomes international skydiving teams from overseas
CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi hosted international skydiving teams from overseas who arrived at the UAE’s ultimate indoor adventure hub to compete head-to-head in The CLYMB Games.
Heli Purchases Great Canadian Heli-Skiing and Heather Mountain Lodge
Heli announced this week that it has closed on the purchase of Great Canadian Heli-Skiing and Heather Mountain Lodge located half-way between Golden and Revelstoke, BC at the East gate of Glacier National Park.
VAIL MOUNTAIN OPENS LEGENDARY BACK BOWLS DURING CELEBRATORY 60TH ANNIVERSARY
Vail Mountain received over 18” of natural snowfall during this week’s winter storm, allowing the resort to open the Legendary Back Bowls on the resort’s 60th birthday.
Who Are Leo Trippi?
Founded by Florian Steiger, Oli Stastny and Auret van Zyl, Leo Trippi is an award-winning specialist travel company providing luxury chalets & tailor-made mountain trips around the world and this years World Ski Awards winner of World’s Best Ski Agent so you know you are in safe hands.
Experience the French Alps En Famille with Purple Ski’s Best Family-Friendly Luxury Chalets
Purple Ski, the premier luxury chalet operator in the French Alps, is delighted to reveal its top family-friendly chalet choices for the 2022/23 ski season.
Cirium and Ski Solutions have released data showing demand is back to pre pandemic levels
This December scheduled departures from the UK are projected to hit 83% of December 2019 levels, as the industry continues to see strong winter demand. Flights from UK airports are also up 35% compared to December 2021, with over 65,000 planned departures during this month.
Amtrak Winter Park Express Booking Now for 2023 Season
- All aboard the Amtrak Winter Park Express—your ticket between Denver and the base of the slopes at Winter Park Resort—voted one of North America’s best ski resorts and Colorado’s top adventure town.
Relax, Rejuvenate, Reflect, Recuperate at Rainier for the Holidays
Today, Travel Tacoma – Mt. Rainier Tourism and Sports (Travel Tacoma) released a new seasonal itinerary, called Relaxation at Rainier, with more than a dozen of points of interest and lodging options to help visitors decompress this winter