Although the current winter sports season is just drawing to a close, if you're looking to go on a ski trip next year it's a good idea to start planning it well in advance. There are many things to think about, but by getting yourself organised sooner rather then later, you'll be in the perfect position to have the break of a lifetime.
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On the 22nd of January 2012 Felicity Aston, explorer, speaker and writer, became the first woman to ski solo across Antarctica. During her journey she skied a total of 1744km, which is the equivalent of skiing from London to Minsk in Belarus. Traversing the continent from the Ross Ice Shelf to the Hercules Inlet, the expedition took Felicity just over 59 days and in total she had to endure 60 days of solitude. In this exclusive interview, Felicity talks to AcitvityAway.co.uk about her experience.
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This spring will see the Sámi, Europe’s only indigenous people, celebrate their most important festivals including The Reindeer Championship Races, the Sami Ski Race and the Enontekiö Ice Fishing Week in Finland
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Australia is truly one of the best countries in the world for extreme sports, whether you are a die-hard fan of the sport or simply just want to try out new things, then this is the place to be. With fine weather, top quality beaches, craggy mountains, hundreds of national parks and thousands of miles of open outback filled with rivers and forests, Australia is definitely the place for an adventure.
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92 per cent of British skiers said they want motoring style deterrents to tackle speed skiing. The research released today by MORE TH>N travel insurance reveals that alcohol is blamed as the biggest cause of dangerous speed skiing.
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Skiers will be pleased to hear that the snow-shortage is well and truly a thing of the past – as Austira reports a record-breaking amount of snow in the Arlberg region. A warning has been issued, as the snow could cause a deadly avalanche.
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With the current economic situation, many people are looking to cut down on winter sport travel costs and look for alternative ski resorts that provide better value for money. New research has revealed that Eastern European resorts provide the best value ski holidays this winter, so here’s a list of the top three.
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If you’re going skiing this winter, travelling to some cold destinations or simply want to capture the magic of winter at home, then these top photography tips will help you capture that perfect winter scene. Remember to wrap up warm, have a waterproof bag or case for your camera handy and wear some light gloves so you can manipulate the controls easily, then you’ll be ready to go.
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If you are planning a French Alps skiing holiday this winter, you will discover there is plenty of choice. With hundreds of resorts to pick from, it can be difficult to decide where to go, but there are three ski areas that really stand out from the rest.
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Avid skiers will know that skiing is tough on the body and you need to be organised both with your fitness and your travel plans, but many first time skiers just rock up to the slopes being totally unprepared.
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The ski season is almost upon us and we’re looking forward to it. Each week at activityaway.co.uk has been giving you the low down on different ski resorts around the world so that you’re well informed when those snowflakes finally arrive. This week we’ll be focusing on one a little closer to home – CarinGorm Mountain in Scotland.
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All travel insurance is important, but winter sport travel insurance is particularly important, because you’ll be carrying more expensive equipment, undertaking dangerous physical activities and battling with the elements. There are a lot of things to consider when booking travel insurance for winter sports and here’s our list of the top things to look out for.
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Each week at activityaway.co.uk we’ve been featuring guides on different ski resorts around the world, so that when the ski season finally arrives you’ll be prepared and know which one is the best for you. This week we’re focusing on Alta Badia ski resort in Italy.
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Contrary to popular belief it may actually more relaxing to have a bit of adventure and action in our holidays than just lying on the beach. At activityaway.co.uk we have always thought this, but now new research has confirmed it too. Commissioned by holiday portal iExplore the research revealed that 64% of travellers think a more active or adventurous type of holiday is more relaxing.
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If you are keen to go on an action-packed winter sports break, you will find the Pyrenees ticks all the right boxes. The mountain range crosses both France and Spain and while you will discover amazing resorts in each country, active holidays in the latter can prove to be particularly enjoyable.
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With the ski season just around the corner, activityaway.co.uk has been giving you the low down on different ski resorts around the world so that you’re well informed when the white stuff begins to fall. This week we’ll be focusing on a ski resort in a small little known country in the Pyrenees, as we take a look at Soldeu in Andorra.
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Japan is a country of contrasts in the winter months, with adventure breaks to suit all tastes, from skiing, to wildlife tours and fabulous festivals. InsideJapan Tours' new brochure includes several recommendations for snowy sojourns in Asia.
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It’s getting a lot colder now, which means the ski season is almost here. Each week activityaway.co.uk has been giving you the low down on different ski resorts around the world so that you’re well informed when those flakes finally arrive. This week we’re focusing on one of the best ski resorts in Norway – Hemsedal.
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Going on a skiing holiday is likely to be something you look forward to from the moment you book your trip. However, in order to make the most of your adventure, ladies need to invest in appropriate outdoor clothing so that they can spend as long on the slopes as they want.
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With the ski season just around the corner, activityaway.co.uk has been giving you the low down on different ski resorts around the world so that you’re well informed when the white stuff begins to fall. This week we’ll be focusing on a ski resort in the American Rocky Mountains - Vail Mountain.
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Families with pre-school children are being offered savings of over £600 per child to help get them on the slopes. Scott Dunn’s Tots with Altitude offer is available for chalet bookings travelling between 4-25th March 2012, starting from £2,275 per person.
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Are you ready for ski season? Even if you are fairly fit, a few ski-specific training sessions can help you make the most of the slopes on your holiday, staying out from the very first lift to the start of the apres-ski festivities.
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Anyone hitting the slopes needs to make sure they have purchased a number of essential items when it comes to ski clothing.
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With the summer (OK I know we haven’t had much of one this year) drawing to a close, we at activityaway.co.uk are beginning to think about holiday activities in the snow. Each week we’ll be giving you the low down on the best ski resorts around, so you can be well informed and well prepared when those flakes begin to fall. This week we’ll be focusing on the Sierra Nevada ski resort in Spain.
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The thought of spending a week sunning yourself on a beach may not always appeal for a holiday; however, there are many alternative kinds of trip you can take!
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