Top Gear hits the Slopes
July 21st, 2009 - Posted by: Powder Monkey
In Episode 5 of series 13 the Top Gear boys set out to prove that rear wheel drive cars are better than front-wheel drive cars. The producers of the show send Jeremy, Richard and James shopping with £1500 each to buy rear-wheel drive cars to complete a series of tough on and off road challenges. The series of challenges culminates on the ice driving track in Europe’s highest ski resort, Val Thorens.
Jeremy drives a Porsche 944 ST (3L engine, RWD, and a gearbox at the back), Richard a Nissan 300ZX (3L V6, RWD, twin-turbo) and James tries his luck in a Ford Capri (2.8 Injection). Despite kitting out the cars in advance with ice racing gear, the three vehicles prove ill equipped for the glassy terrain. Top Gear? More like Wacky Races. Check it out.
Tags: Ice Driving, Top Gear, Val Thorens
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Pilot’s Eye View of Landing at Chambery Airport
July 14th, 2009 - Posted by: Powder Monkey
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to be a pilot, check out this video taken from the cockpit of a Titan Airways Boeing 737 aircraft landing at Chambery airport. The video shows the stunning approach to the alpine airport over Lac du Bourget, the largest lake in France.
Boeing 737 Circuit and Landing at Chambery, French Alps from Jonathan Grose on Vimeo.
Titan Airways operate to Chambery airport on behalf of ski flight specialist Snowjet.
Snowjet’s flights to Chambery are popular with skiers heading to the French Alps as the airport offers the shortest transfers to many of the country’s top resorts.
Tags: Boeing 737, Chambery Airport, Landing at Chambery, Titan Airways
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Fly Closer to Verbier, Zermatt & Saas Fee
July 13th, 2009 - Posted by: Powder Monkey
Snowjet are pleased to announce the launch of an exciting new route between London Stansted and Sion for winter 2009/2010.
During the ski season Snowjet will be operating the only scheduled service to this exclusive and effecient ski airport from anywhere in the UK.
Take Off from Sion Ski Airport
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Tags: Flights to Sion, Flights to Switzerland, Saas Fee, Swiss Ski Flights, Verbier, Zermatt
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Titan Airways Purchase Snowjet
July 7th, 2009 - Posted by: Powder Monkey
The Satellite Travel Group and its ski brand Snowjet have been purchased by the UK’s leading VIP charter airline, Titan Airways. Snowjet will continue to sell flights from Gatwick, Stansted, Bristol and Manchester to Chambery and will shortly be announcing the launch of some exciting new ski destinations.
Titan 737 Aircraft with Snowjet Livery
Tags: Snowjet, Titan Airways
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Snow Train Cancelled for Winter 09/10
July 2nd, 2009 - Posted by: Powder Monkey
Rail Europe announced yesterday that there would be no Snow Train service to the French Alps during the coming ski season. According to an official statement on Rail Europe’s website, the overnight sleeper service is another casualty of the recession:
We’re really sad to announce that the Snow Train won’t be running during the coming ski season. Unfortunately, the current economic climate and poor exchange rates along with an increase in our operating costs, has meant that the service would not be financially viable.
Tags: Eurostar, Recession, Snow Train
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