Skiing Holidays in Limone

Posted April 21, 2011 By almeriavilla and has no comments yet.

Ski holidays in Limone, Piemonte, Italy have been a favourite for skiers since 1897.  Located in the Piedmont Mountains in Northwest Italy and very close to the French border, it is one of Italy’s oldest ski regions.

In 1907, there was a skiing competition in Limone, and in 2007, the village celebrated its “Century of Skiing.”  It was also host to previous women’s World Cup downhill skiing races.

Limone offers cultural traditions, peace and quiet, as well as plenty of space for the beginner, intermediate and advanced skier.  Limone’s extensive skiing area has access to some 90 kilometres of ski terrains and 46 individual slopes, serviced by over 20 surface lifts and 7 chair lifts.

With over 100 ski instructors, the Limone Ski school can offer the beginning or intermediate skier their own personalized lessons to fit their needs.

The beautiful, historical village of Limone, with its narrow cobblestone streets and gourmet Italian foods and wines, will have visitors feeling like they are back in old world Italy.  It is such a unique experience, visitors are likely to not ever forget their travels to this part of the country.  Because of its rich sports history and culture, it will long be a place for the skiing enthusiast to vacation.

With all that ski holidays in Limone, Piemonte, Italy have to offer, it is no wonder it is considered such a great ski holiday.

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Skiing Holidays in Formigal

Posted April 6, 2011 By almeriavilla and has no comments yet.

Skiing holidays in Formigal, Spain, located in the Aragon section of the Pyrenees mountains near the French border, are popular, sought-out skiing holiday deals for both individuals and families in Europe.

Formigal is one of the largest resorts in Europe, covering over 137 kilometres of skiing terrain.  Skiing holidays in Formigal offer both relaxation and exhilaration, while tourists take in a charming mountain village that offers some of the most beautiful powdered backdrops viewed anywhere, including a view over the Mediterranean.  Four mountain valleys are accessible by car or bus.

This skiing area has access to some 77 ski runs, with the longest at 4 kilometres.  These picturesque runs are serviced by over 21 ski lifts, 11 chair lifts, and five drag lifts.  The resorts boast a friendly and welcoming atmosphere with an exciting Spanish flavour.

Both the intermediate and advanced skier has over 30 ski runs to choose from, which offer different sizes and depths.  The Bordercross ski run has banked turns and a marked track for those advanced skiers who crave the feeling of danger that accompanies an extra-speedy descent.

Formigal also offers ski classes for the beginner skier and a newly-opened snow park for the snowboarding enthusiast, too.

Off-slope activities include snowmobiling, skidoo, dog sledding, working out, paraskiing, sleigh rides, ice skating, snow biking, and of course, there’s dining on first rate cuisine in the many tapas  and Spanish restaurants.

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Skiing in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Posted March 27, 2011 By almeriavilla and has no comments yet.

For the best skiing 2011, consider Jackson Hole, Wyoming.  The jagged peaks of the Grand Tetons are a stunning background for the Teton Village resort area.  Wyoming is part of the old West, making you feel like you’ve dropped back in time to the era of cowboys.  This is part of the true ambience of skiing in this region.

With chair lifts to both short and longer runs, and the gondola summit at over 9,000 feet, a wide variety of ski trails are available.  From the top, the vertical drop is 4,000 feet and there are 116 named runs with challenges for every ski level.  However, only 10% of the runs are considered beginner-friendly.

Join the Vertical Foot Club, where members rack up the number of vertical miles they’ve skied down the two peaks of Apres Vous and Rendevous.  Recognition is given to those with over 100,000 miles in a week.  The club boasts lifetime members with over a million miles.

The pine-filled ruggedness of the mountains is offset by a charming village below, where all your après-ski needs will be met.  End an action-filled day of skiing with deluxe resorts boasting spa amenities and wonderful restaurants and lounges, or venture into the town of Jackson Hole roughly 10 miles away for a real taste of the old West.

Predominantly visited by advanced skiers, the resorts do offer skiing lessons and less challenging slopes for the inexperienced.  Cross country skiing, snowboarding and a variety of other winter sports are also available.  With deep snow, high peaks and the western atmosphere, Jackson Hole is possibly the best skiing 2011.

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Skiing at Nevis, Scotland

Posted March 11, 2011 By almeriavilla and has no comments yet.

For skiing holiday deals for all the family, Nevis, Scotland has a lot to offer.  With nearby towns to explore and enjoy and the Nevis Mountains as a backdrop, you’ll have the opportunity for a memorable holiday for every family member.

Located near the town of Fort William, skiing in the Nevis mountain range offers winter activities and skiing for all skill levels.  The younger members will enjoy the excitement of a gondola ride to an elevation of 650 meters, where they can take advantage of the gently sloped area for beginners and a terrific restaurant.  Ski instructors and guides are also available.

Further up the mountain, the challenges for experienced skiers begin.  With piste and off-piste runs, expect to be impressed.  There are vertical slopes and memorable steep runs on the off-piste Black Corries.  If you’re looking for some joint-jarring cornice drops, you’ll find those as well.

After a day on the slopes, there are a variety of dining choices and lodging at nearby Fort William.  While there, consider visiting the indoor Ice Factor and climbing their ice wall.  This unique experience is best suited for experienced climbers, but instruction is available for beginners.

If you’re looking for a ski holiday for all the family, Nevis, Scotland offers choices of skiing, snowshoeing and snowboarding during the day and climbing an indoor ice wall or enjoying all the amenities in Fort William après-ski.  Whether you’re young, or just young at heart, you should find activities here to fill your holiday.

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Skiing Holidays in Mammoth Mountain

Posted February 27, 2011 By almeriavilla and has no comments yet.

Ski holidays in Mammoth Mountain, California, located in a beautiful, majestic mountain town, are sought out by skiing fanatics worldwide.  Mammoth Mountain is considered the best ski resort for springtime skiing, sometimes having available skiing terrain until July 4th.  It is also one of the earliest ski resorts to open each year, due to cold weather patterns forming over the Sierra mountain range, which comes in off the Pacific Ocean.  Mammoth Mountain averages 400 inches of snow a year.

Encompassing over 3,500 acres of ski terrain, the views of the surrounding mountain tops is a one of a kind skiing experience.  Mammoth Mountain is unparalleled in its skiing offerings, with over 150 ski runs and the tallest elevation in California at 11,053 feet, 28 chair lifts and gondolas taking passenger to all parts of the mountain.

There are ski terrains for all levels of skiers.  The terrain is broken down as 25% for beginners, 40% for intermediate skiers, 20% for advanced skiers, and an added bonus of 15% of its slopes rugged enough for the expert skier.  Expert skiers can ski an almost endless amount of tree skiing, glades, steep chutes, open bowls, and gullies in what is considered the most heart-pounding terrain of California.  Mammoth Mountain also offers private lessons from AASI/PSIA certified instructors.

Other things to experience when not skiing include snowmobiling, wine tasting, shopping, taking a mountain tour, mountain biking, or visiting Mammoth Mountain’s little sister, June Mountain.

With all that it has to offer, it is no wonder skiing holiday deals in Mammoth Mountain, California, are considered one of the best ski holidays anywhere.

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Skiing Holidays in Canada

Posted February 11, 2011 By almeriavilla and has no comments yet.

If you are thinking of Canada for your next skiing holiday deals with its multiple resort choices, guaranteed snow and beautiful scenery, you have made a good choice.  Canada is an excellent place for your next skiing holiday.  This article aims to give you a brief overview of the possible resorts you may consider staying in when skiing in Canada.

Mont Tremblant

Mont Tremblant is located 75 miles north of the French speaking Province of Montreal.  It is very popular with snowboarders and extreme skiers, who have access to the highest half-pipe run in the east of North America.  The resort boasts a number of luxury hotels and mountainside lodges.  There is something to offer skiers of all abilities, with training slopes and lessons available for both children and adults.

Grouse Mountain

Grouse Mountain in British Columbia is just 15 minutes away from downtown Vancouver.  Twenty-six runs for both skiers and snowboarders are located in the wilderness of the Coastal Mountain Range.  The runs are lit until 10pm, so you are able to ski late into the evening.

Devil’s Elbow

The province of Ontario boats the ski resort named Devil’s Elbow.  This particular ski resort is popular amongst skiers and snowboarders of different abilities.  Additionally, the resort offers a huge amount of ski instruction classes for those who need guidance when making their way down the slopes.  There are six ski lifts and eleven slopes.

Whistler

The Whistler resort is hugely popular all over the world amongst skiers looking for the thrill.  There is 7000 acres of skiing terrain and over 200 slopes.  Ski and snowboard rental is available, along with skiing classes.

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Exercise for Peak Form on This Year’s Skiing Holiday

Posted January 27, 2011 By almeriavilla and has no comments yet.

Skiing is not a sport for the fainthearted. It requires great agility, speed and stamina along with the right muscle strength to enjoy the sport completely.

Build up your stamina with cardio exercises. If you are used to 30 minutes of walking on the treadmill, try a varied routine with 15 minutes uphill walking on the treadmill, followed immediately by 15 minutes on the stair climber, move on without stopping and complete 15 minutes on the elliptical trainer.  At first, you may be breathing heavily quite quickly but after a couple of weeks, the routine will become easier and it will be time to boost the cardio intensity.

To increase endurance, ramp up weight training by performing 100 reps with a lower weight than you normally use or trying a slow-twitch or reverse technique. Slow-twitch exercises take 30 seconds to perform the beginning extension or flexion and 30 seconds for the return to the neutral position. Reverse technique starts by lifting the most weight you can one time and then progressively lowering the weight.

However, probably the best form of exercise for enhancement performance is one that mimics the actual movements while skiing. There are currently videos and trainers who specialize in sports-specific exercise. Some of these may show you exercises using a series of balance boards, dragging ropes and weights, which will put you in peak shape.

All of the exercises described are also going to burn fat and build muscle. Exercising correctly means, you will be a lean, mean skiing machine on this season’s skiing deals 2011.

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Choosing the Right Ski Accommodations

Posted January 11, 2011 By almeriavilla and has no comments yet.

Any avid skier who is looking for skiing deals knows that a large portion of the budget goes toward accommodation. Thankfully, there is such a varied selection of skiing holidays to choose from, with accommodation included, that a savvy shopper can find a great package for their money.

The next step is choosing the type of accommodation that best suits the need. There are various factors to take into considerations.

Firstly, decide on your ski level and off-slope activities. From there, you can choose a resort that caters to your interests. Some resorts are specifically geared to all night après-ski activities while others focus more on quality family time or provide a spa-like atmosphere for rest and rejuvenation.

Then, look at the choices available in accommodation. While some high-end ski resorts only offer chalets for “premier” services such as gourmet food and wines coupled with a personal assistant and driver services, other resorts offer chalets as part of a ski deal or offer a discount price with the purchase of a lift ticket.

Ski hostels/hotels are another option if you do not want to bother with details. The establishment takes care of room service, fresh bed linen and provides bars and restaurants for dining convenience and you are free to just ski.

A third option is self-catering. Strip away all the staff and set times for the making up of rooms and follow your own schedule. The range of self-catering accommodations can vary from a basic chalet where you stock your own food to one with concierge service, private hot tubs and other amenities.

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Three Top Areas for Budget-Conscious Skiers

Posted December 30, 2010 By almeriavilla and has no comments yet.

The French, Swiss and Italian Alps have long been thought of as one of the most expensive areas for winter sports, but there are plenty of other European resorts that have great facilities and can be just as enjoyable as their more pricey neighbours.

France

If France is the only place for you, Les Arcs is a low-cost gem.  Les Arcs itself is a village that has been enlarged to contain four modern resorts, which makes it one of the largest resorts in the world.  It may not have some of the white knuckle slopes that extreme skiers crave, but for families, beginners and intermediate skiers it is a perfect budget choice.  Accommodation is affordable and there is a good après ski scene.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria has been coming up fast as a favourite area for money-conscious skiers.  The best known of the resorts is Borovets, an Alpine resort with 45 kilometres of pistes that suit all levels of ski proficiency.  The slopes are immaculate and there is plenty of choice for cheap accommodation, eating out and socialising.  There are enough bars, clubs and discos in the resort to satisfy the most energetic après-skier

Spain

Spain does not always spring to mind when planning a skiing break, but the Sierra Nevada in Southern Spain is one of the most popular with Spaniards and visitors alike.  The resorts have top-class facilities and the day passes are comparatively cheap, when judged against Alpine resorts.  Granada is just 45 minutes away, so cheaper accommodation can be found there, and low-cost airlines fly into Malaga, only 1½ hours driving time away.

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Ski France: Off the Beaten Path

Posted December 23, 2010 By almeriavilla and has no comments yet.

Anyone with an interest in skiing in France had already been to or heard of popular ski destinations like Chamoix and Megeve. However, perhaps it is time to visit a locally recommended ski spot where the thrill is the rush beneath the skis rather than the chatter of strangers in a queue line.

The mountainous region of Jura lies close to Geneva, Dijon and is widely accepted to be the best for cross-country skiing holidays. Skip the bigger resorts and try the slopes at Longchaumois, Les Rousses and Lamoura. Here you will discover what local French and Swiss citizens have quietly enjoyed for years, the uncrowded trails and pistes.

For downhill skiers, there is an uncluttered skiing experience to be had in the traditional Alpine villages of the Aravis area, not far from Geneva and nestled in the lower Alpine region.  Charm oozes from small-scale ski resorts such as La Clusaz, catering to local skiers.

Venturing further afield into the southwest portion of the country, the volcanic region of the Massif Central delivers a one-of-a-kind experience at Super Besse and Mount Dore, two ski resorts which deliver superb runs criss-crossing the sides of a French volcano.

However, if one is set on the Vosges Mountains, head for the smaller peaks not too far from Colmar or Strasbourg. Generally, the resorts of the mid-range Vosges Mountains are only frequented by French locals. Le Valtin, Bussang and Ventron, to name a few, are serene with affordable prices and friendly fellow skiers.

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