Christmas Gift Ideas for Skiing and Snowboarding Fans
November 21st, 2008 - Posted by: Powder Monkey
anThis is another post inspired by those ski gurus at Snowheads. A recent discussion on the excellent snowsports forum about Christmas presents for skiers has got me thinking up an ever lengthening Christmas wish list. So I thought I’d share some of the gifts that the Snowheads and I are dreaming of, so that you won’t be at a loss for what to buy for the skiing or boarding fanatics in your life.
Tags: Avalanche Safety, Clothing, Equipment, Gaming, Snowheads
Posted in Ski & Snowboard Kit | 1 Comment »
Travel to the French Alps – Snowtrain or Slow Strain?
November 5th, 2008 - Posted by: Powder Monkey
I recently read interesting an article in the Telegraph Online about the merits of using the Snow Train to travel to the French Alps. The journey involves catching the Eurostar at either St Pancras or Ebbsfleet International then changing at Paris Gare du Nord to the Snow Train which stops at Moutiers and Aime and terminates in Bourg Saint Maurice. On the outward journey you depart from the UK on Friday evening, travel overnight, and arrive early Saturday morning. On the return leg, you depart on Saturday evening. It’s a clever schedule on paper that makes for 8 days skiing but I wonder what passengers make of the service in practice.
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Tags: budget ski holidays, Snowheads, Val d'Isere
Posted in News from the Alps, Skiing in France, Travel to the French Alps | 5 Comments »