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Learning to Ski at 40: Tips to Skiing Success

Learning to Ski at 40: Tips to Skiing Success

You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Or can you? How hard is learning to ski at 40 onwards? While it’s no secret that learning new skills can get harder with age as we lose some of our adventurous spirit, not all is lost. Learning to ski at 40 is perfectly possible. All it takes is hard work, determination and a whole lot of courage. To help you on your journey to skiing success, here are some tips on…

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How to Prepare for a New Ski Season

How to Prepare for a New Ski Season

Whether you are planning for your very first ski holiday, or this is just your first season back at the slopes since the pandemic, you’ll want to prepare ahead of time to ensure a smooth sailing and stress-free holiday.  Advanced preparation is a must if you want to make the most out of your ski trip and be as prepared as possible. From packing advice and pre-ski exercises to accommodation and booking flights, we have compiled this guide on how…

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BOOKING A CHEAP FAMILY SKI HOLIDAY: HOW TO KEEP COSTS DOWN

BOOKING A CHEAP FAMILY SKI HOLIDAY: HOW TO KEEP COSTS DOWN

Uninterrupted quality time, perfect slopes and restorative family meals – what’s not to love about a family ski holiday? Before you start trying to answer that question with travel expenses, hefty lift pass prices and the après ski drinks bill, have a read of this. It’s easier than you might think to have a cheap family ski holiday without compromising on fun. Here’s our advice on how to keep costs down when booking a family ski holiday. How Much Does…

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Packing Tips for Your Child’s First Ski Trip

Packing Tips for Your Child’s First Ski Trip

If you’re counting down the days until your first ski trip with the little ones in tow, then you’ll want to start putting together a checklist of everything you need to bring. Here, Steve Cochrane MBE, from kids’ designer clothing retailer Childrenswardrobe, shares his packing tips for your child’s first ski trip. Packing for a skiing holiday with children is quite similar to packing for an adults-only trip, but there are few extra things you’ll need to consider when shopping…

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New Year Skiing Resolutions: Conquer the Mountain

New Year Skiing Resolutions: Conquer the Mountain

What do you think of when we say January? Is it crisp white slopes, new beginnings or new year’s resolutions? The new year provides an opportunity to start afresh, ramp up your skills and become the skier you’ve always wanted to be. That’s why we’ve come up with these New Year’s skiing resolutions to help you get in shape, level up and conquer the mountain this ski season. So, put down the mince pie and let’s get to work! Get…

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The Alps2Alps Christmas Lottery: Save on the Slopes

The Alps2Alps Christmas Lottery: Save on the Slopes

Fancy a white Christmas on the slopes? December and January in the Alps offers fantastic snow coverage, a full events schedule and plenty of festive cheer. As a Christmas gift to you, we’ve got some exciting offers to share. From 10% off group transfers to great prizes for skiing fanatics- find out how the Alps2Alps Christmas lottery is helping you to save on the slopes this festive season… Christmas Transfer Offer: 10% off What: 10% off ski transfers to the…

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What is Ski Mountaineering? Best Mountains in the Alps

What is Ski Mountaineering? Best Mountains in the Alps

Combining the best of off-piste skiing, climbing and hiking, ski mountaineering is perfectly suited to nature lovers who aren’t afraid of an adrenaline rush. Sounds like fun? We explain what ski mountaineering is and explore the best ski mountaineering destinations to visit across the Alps. If you want to venture through remote mountain ranges, enjoy unspoilt nature from above the trees and challenge yourself to climb steep summits, this sport could be for you… What is Ski Mountaineering? Put simply,…

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Getting to Rise Ski Festival in Les Deux Alpes

Getting to Rise Ski Festival in Les Deux Alpes

There’s nothing more liberating than hitting the slopes in the morning and partying with friends late into the night. And when you attend a ski festival, you get a whole week of it! We take a look at the best ways to travel to Rise Ski Festival in Les Deux Alpes and what makes it the perfect destination for a skiing holiday with friends. Rise Ski Festival: What is it? Rise Ski Festival is a week-long party full of snow,…

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Customer Spotlight: Mr Young’s Ski Storage Experience

Customer Spotlight: Mr Young’s Ski Storage Experience

Ever wondered what using our ski storage service is actually like? While we could spend hours telling you what makes us great, we thought we’d let one of our fantastic customers tell you for themselves. When Mr Tyrrell Young saw our ski storage offer, he was prompted to buy his very first pair of skis. Previously put off by the inconvenience and cost of transporting his own skis back and forth from London, he decided to use our ski storage…

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New Ski Equipment Hire from Alps2Alps

New Ski Equipment Hire from Alps2Alps

A new ski season brings new opportunities to beat your PBs, hone your performance and have even more fun on the slopes. And your choice of ski equipment can make improving your technique a whole lot easier. We’ve refreshed our ski equipment hire options to include some of the best new skis, snowboards and boots from some of the most prestigious brands on the market. Find out what’s on offer at our ski hire shops to make the most of…

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