Winter Sports News
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.
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.
Delta to fly to top U.S. ski destinations from LAX, MSP and more
Starting Dec. 21, 2024, Delta will fly its largest ever domestic ski schedule, including more flights from Los Angeles than ever before, alongside robust service to top U.S. ski destinations from MSP, ATL, and SLC.
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.
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.
Enjoy Family Fun With February Half Term Skiing in Vialattea
For those seeking reliable snow, value for money, and fewer crowds this February half term, the leading Italian-French international ski region, Vialattea provides a perfect setting to enjoy family-fun on the slopes.
Val Thorens Voted ‘Best Ski Resort in the World’ for the 8th Time in 11 Years at World Ski Awards
Val Thorens, the highest ski resort in Europe at 2,300m, has again been named ‘Best Ski Resort in the World’ at the annual World Ski Awards, the only global initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in ski tourism. This is the 8th time in 11 years it has won which reflects the passion that consumers have for Val Thorens given they’re actively involved in the selection process.
World’s best ski brands 2023 announced by World Ski Awards
World Ski Awards – the only global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in ski tourism – has revealed the winners of its 11th annual programme. Winners include Europe’s highest ski resort, Val Thorens, named ‘World’s Best Ski Resort’, thanks to a raft of pioneering new initiatives and facilities.
Ski Whizz! There’s snowfall in the Alps and 10% off ski flights too
There is ‘snow’ better time to take off to the slopes, as the first major snowfall of the season has hit the Alps, and Jet2.com is offering 10% off all ski flights for this winter too.
Tohoku Region Is a Mecca for World-Renowned “JAPOW” Powder Snow!
As winter approaches, skiers and snowboarders eagerly head to the snow-clad mountains of Tohoku, exclaiming, “This is what we’ve been waiting for!” In recent years, snow enthusiasts from around the world have gathered in Tohoku in pursuit of JAPOW.
Heidi.com Launches in Ireland to Offer Flexible Ski Holidays
Heidi has officially launched in Ireland, allowing ski and board enthusiasts to enjoy a completely fresh, flexible and innovative way to book their winter breaks this season!