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Southern Hemisphere Marks Mid-Season; So Far, Snow Good Down Under

The ski season is well underway in the Southern Hemisphere: where’s the best powder and what’s in store for the coming week

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Southern Hemisphere Marks Mid-Season; So Far, Snow Good Down Under

Crystal launches 2010/11 programme

Ski operator Crystal has launched its holiday programme for the coming season which includes ten new destinations

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What are your views on wearing helmets?

Have your say by contributing to a study into the attitudes and beliefs associated with the use of helmets in snowsports

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What are your views on wearing helmets?

British Olympic Association invests in young talent

Young skiers and snowboarders are taking part in a training camp this month as part of a new “Generation 2018” programme

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Skiers turn out to support Ed Drake

Saturday 24 July saw the reigning British Alpine Ski Champion and Ski Club sponsored skier Ed Drake host the second Ed Drake Invitational race day at the Snow Centre

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Skiers turn out to support Ed Drake

Charity cycle heads to Scottish ski resorts

Forget the King of the Mountains, it’s all about being Monarch of the Glen on Disability Snowsport UK’s Peak 2 Peak Cycle Challenge from Ben Nevis to Cairngorm Mountain

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Ski Industry Trailblazer Jerry Simon Dies At 79

Jerry Simon, a trailblazing promotional wizard during the heaviest growth years of the sport, died July 24 at age 79.

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Ski Industry Trailblazer Jerry Simon Dies At 79

Weekend brings fresh snow to Europe and big dumps to New Zealand

Resorts across New Zealand reported as much as 60cm in one day whilst four resorts in Europe also received fresh snow this weekend

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Glacier Express derailing kills passenger

The popular scenic Swiss train derailed on Friday 23 July killing one and injuring 40

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Ever fancied a snowsports road trip?

The Snow-Camp Rally returns this autumn for three days of riding mayhem around England’s real snow and dry slopes

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Ever fancied a snowsports road trip?