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Fondue Savoyarde Recipe – Classic Apres-Ski Dish in the French Alps

March 23, 2015 Denis Elkin

The Savoie region is one of the most famous and fashionable skiing destinations in France. Nestled in the heart of the French Alps, the Savoie ski resorts attract winter sports fans and gastronomy lovers to enjoy an outstanding traditional Savoyard dishes and unique French gourmet experience. The food here is rich in traditional ingredients, such as delicious mountain cheese, fresh berries, apples, mushrooms collected in the forests, fresh fishery products, etc. The traditional Savoyard dishes have enough calories to fuel…

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Top 5 European Heli Ski Destinations

March 16, 2015 Denis Elkin

Alps is the most fantastic and charming heli ski destination that attracts hundreds of skiers willing a very unique skiing experience and ready to cross the country borders of France, Italy and Switzerland. The high Alpine terrain offers ski descents that are long and varied. This is a great way to ski long runs, experience more than one country in a short time and enjoy the diverse European culture. Check out a list of top 5 heliski European destinations you…

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Best Inspiring Snowboard Films

March 2, 2015 Denis Elkin

If you are not getting to the slopes this season, or your skiing holidays have already passed but you want to keep the flame burning, take a look at our list of best inspiring snowboarding films. Black Winter. A very exciting and fascinating film about park snowboarding, featuring great snowboarders, such as Torstein Horgmo and Jason Dubois. Includes quite a lot of dangerous scenes, so if you are not a pro, don’t try them at home! The Ultimate Ride: Shaun…

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Black Ski Runs – Extremals Are Welcome On Board

February 23, 2015 Denis Elkin

When you are coming to the Alps and finally hit the slopes, you may notice different grading of pistes – green, blue, red and black. Green color means that this is exactly the place you have to to ski, if you are new to the slopes. Blue colored pistes are for early intermediates, who are able to snowplough turn confidently. Red ones are for advanced intermediates able to link together short radius parallel turns. When you see the red mark…

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Terraces To Enjoy Sunbathing On The Slopes

February 16, 2015 Denis Elkin

What can be more exciting and relaxing than lying on a lounge chair high in the mountains covered with a lambskin blanket admiring stunning Alpine peaks, sipping a hot drink and enjoying the sun? You can sit and take your time as long as you wish, but as soon as you are in the mood for skiing, you can just strap on your skis and here you are hitting the slopes! In this article, we have listed a number of…

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3 Great Alpine Ski Chalets As Your Holiday Accommodation

February 10, 2015 Denis Elkin

If you usually ski every season, that you should know how important is to find good and comfortable accommodation, especially when you go with the whole family. Experienced slope hitters know that the best way to secure accommodation for Christmas, New Year or other peak times, is to book well in advance, when larger, fully-catered chalets or apartments are still available. In this article we provide some helpful information on 3 great European ski chalets you can consider when looking…

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5 Good Reasons You Should Try Snowshoeing

February 1, 2015 Denis Elkin

Are you an avid skier or snowboarder? If you are then you probably know everything there is to know about your ski area, pistes and slopes, lifts and apres-ski to relax after a long day on the snow. And you have probably seen people wearing strange thingies on their feet looking a bit like skis. They are called snowshoers, representing a popular winter activity for recreation – snowshoeing. Origin of Snowshoes Once the mode of snow travel used in…

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Extreme Snow Wallpapers For Your PC

January 24, 2015 Denis Elkin

If you are a winter sports fan, you probably love everything about snow – fun on and off the slopes, beautiful mountain landscapes, capturing stunning pictures of aerial manoeuvres performed in a halfpipe, or just skiing photos for your family archive. The last ones can be a sweet reminder of a time you spent on your skis or board. Or, if you are a beginner skier or snowboarder, you can get motivated by breathtaking extreme snow sports shots saved as…

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How To Get Your Kids Ready To Hit The Slopes

January 6, 2015 Denis Elkin

Kids enjoy snow and fun so why not to introduce your little ones to skiing? You may not believe, but 3-year olds can strap on a pair of skis and go down a mountain. If you are new to the skiing, you can learn all together. A family ski holiday is one of the most satisfying, breathtaking and memorable ways to spend time together. So, what do you need to know to make your kids ready for the slopes? Keeping…

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TOP 3 Beginner-Friendly Ski Resorts in the Alps

December 2, 2014 Denis Elkin

New to the slopes, but want to discover the joy of skiing? There are plenty of Alpine ski resorts that are ideal for less experienced skiers and snowboarders. Take a look at our selection of beginner ski resorts that will help you to feel comfortable and have the best possible experience on the snow. Les 3 Vallées (France) In fact, The Three Valleys (Les 3 Vallées) is a huge ski terrain giving home to eight world-known Alpine ski resorts. When…

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