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PRESS BOOK 13/14 48 Mad Dog Ski 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 the Quintessential Website Text & Imagery PRESS BOOK 13/14 48 Mad Dog Ski 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 The Quintessential Website Text & Imagery Vertu Text and Imagery as seen on Mobile 16 17 10th April 2012 “Winners were presented with some fantastic prizes Ski Club Dual Slalom - another great success ranging from a heli-ski trip with Tignes Heli Ski” Snow fans gathered in Tignes for the third edition of the open-to-all race “Following the success of last year’s event, With the race wrapped up, the crowds the Ski Club returned to Tignes last week headed to Le Coffee bar in Val Claret for to host the Ski Club Dual Slalom 2012. the prize giving where the winners were presented with some fantastic prizes Run in conjunction with Evolution 2 and ranging from a heli-ski trip with Tignes Heli Land Rover, the event was once again a Ski, equipment and ski wear to private ski massive success drawing crowds of com- instruction and an off-piste guiding experi- petitors and spectators from all over the ence with Henry’s Avalanche Talk. Espace Killy ski area. In addition to the top three teams in each On the 4 April, 18 teams competed in contest, prizes were also awarded for best white-out conditions on the slopes of Val fancy dress, which went to returning com- Claret. With sunshine at beginning of the petitors ‘License to Spill’, and best family week, the weather took a sudden change team which was won by another of last overnight which made the slalom course year’s teams, ‘Cinderella Slippers’. and overall snow conditions slightly less spring-like! The Dual Slalom’s not just for skiers - this year we also had our first snowboarding Nevertheless spirits remained high, and team take part aka ‘Super Rad’ – who this year’s fancy dress was some the best gave other teams a run for their money!” seen at the Dual Slalom. 'Licence to Spill' competed in tuxedos and cocktail dresses Once official proceedings had come to a that lan Fleming would have been proud close, the party atmosphere continued with off. the elated participants enjoying some cel- ebratory drinks in Loop Bar. It was a fan- Whilst 'Cinderella Slippers' opted for the tastic day out – thank you to Evolution 2, classic fairytale attire, 'Norfolk ‘n’ chance' our sponsors and participants who helped ditched their clothes and donned a toga (in make it such a huge success! somewhat bracing conditions). Our 18 teams - made up of families, stu- dents, seasonnaires, locals and our very own Ski Club Leaders, competed in a time trial which placed them in either the Trophy or Plate contests. Teams then competed in a knock out competition until we were left with our winners. After a nail-biting competition filled with excitement and upsets, first prize in the Trophy contest went to ‘Hildrey and the three MC’s’, and the winners of the Plate contest were 'The Underdogs'. 18 19 bet. At 1,444m, the town itself isn’t of the Bellecôte glacier, as well reaches 3,676m, so there should the highest but with a highest lift as 350 snow cannons a year that be snow. Crystal (0871 231 2256; of 2,963m, the resort accesses re- cover the crucial pistes down to the crystalski.co.uk) has a week at its nowned off-piste skiing until the very valley resort until the very end of Vintage Resort Hotel for £785 per end of the season. Ski Club Fresh- the season. Self-catering specialists person (based on four sharing, tracks (020-8410 2022; skiclub. Powderbeds (0845 180 5000; Pow- room only) including BA flights from co.uk/freshtracks) provides off-piste derBeds.com) is offering a week Heathrow to Denver and airport guiding as part of its package to the in a one-bedroom apartment that transfers, departing on 21 March. Traveller’s guide: Late-season snow resort. Seven nights at the Sonne accommodates four people at Les Hotel including half board, transfers, Chalets d’Edelweiss in La Plagne Best for snowboarders IFMGA mountain guides and Ski 1800 for just £735, from 24 March. Club leaders costs £1,199 between Spring is the perfect time for snow- 24 and 31 March. The last Fresh- Real off-piste skiing is also still boarders. The slushy snow means tracks trip to Andermatt departs on possible late in the season. It is it’s time to learn new tricks, and 5 April. different from the light, effortless resorts spend a lot of time making powder found during the early win- sure their fun parks (maintained Finally, one great reason for ski- ter months, but skiing fresh spring areas full of jumps and handrails) ing at the end of the season is the “corn” snow is a comparable feeling. are kept in good condition. The in-resort music festivals that have New operation Pook Heli Lodge, Austrian resort of Kaprun, which ac- been growing in popularity over based in the Tarantaise Valley (right) cesses the nearby Kitzsteinhorn and recent years. For more information near the resort of Ste Foy, offers Schmittenhöhe mountains, has long on some of the options, see page V late-season heliskiing until 6 May, been a favourite of snowboarders. of this supplement. conditions permitting, with runs on Both mountains have fun parks, and the high-altitude glacier. Pook (00 good snow cannon cover means the Best for guaranteed snow 336 4548 0859; thepook.co.uk) of- access slopes will stay well covered fers four nights from £1,700, which until the very end of the skiing sea- Late season is when higher-up includes accommodation, transfers, son. Directski.com has a week’s hol- resorts come into their own. In the meals, drinks, lift passes and four iday in Kaprun for £415 per person early season, when weather is less days of off-piste and heliskiing (based on four travellers) with B&B predictable, their lack of tree cover activities. accommodation at the traditional means skiing can be a hit-and-miss Pension Bergblick and flights from affair. There are fewer such worries Best across the pond Gatwick with Thomas Cook Airlines in spring. As well as the weather and transfers. Departures are on 17 being better, the altitude means North American resorts usually have or 24 March. the snow stays fresher longer in longer seasons than their Europe- the colder air. At 2,020m, Kuhtai an counterpart. Canadian flagship Another favourite late-season trip Fancy some fun in the sun? The time to hit the slopes is as spring takes the edge off winter’s in Austria is the country’s highest Whistler Blackcomb (above) usually for snowboarders is the Snowboard chill, says Matt Barr resort, so snow is all but guaran- closes on 21 May, with the glacier Test, held at the beginning of May teed, and it is only 45 minutes from slopes on Blackcomb Mountain in the Austrian resort of Kaunertal. If you go by the calendar, the north- The other advantage to a late-sea- kalumatravel.co.uk) is offering Innsbruck airport. If you can travel covered well into the summer. Ski This week-long event offers rid- ern hemisphere ski season runs son trip is that longer, warmer seven nights at the Mooser hotel in with your family outside school Bespoke (01243 200 202; skibe- ers the chance to test next year’s from early December to early April. evenings offer more après ski St Anton from £1,310 per person, holidays, bargains are available: spoke.com) has seven nights at the new equipment, and is attended In reality, the average skiing “winter” options than you get in mid-winter. including breakfast, BA flights from Inghams (020-8780 8851; inghams. Four Seasons Hotel in Whistler from by major brands. It is open to the straddles winter and spring, two For this reason, spring is the best Heathrow on 8 April, private trans- co.uk) offers a seven-day late ski £1,475 per person, room-only basis, public as well, with the chance to seasons with vastly different condi- time to visit some of the best-known fers and a concierge service. getaway to the resort for just £1,996 including BA flights from Heathrow try the boards and join in the test. tions and offering vastly different ski European resorts. Take St Anton, in based on a family of four, including to Vancouver and transfers, depart- Accommodation is in the tiny village holidays. Austria’s Tyrol region, for example. One worry for skiers looking to flights from Gatwick to Innsbruck ing on 9 April. of Feichten, a 30km drive from Spring is when the resort’s après-ski book a late-season trip can be the and catered chalet accommodation the runs and fun parks of Kauner- So what should you expect if you culture comes into its own, and the quality of the snow. Blazing sun and transfers. Departures on 17 or Further south in the Rockies, the tal. This year’s event takes place do book a late-season trip? Milder terraces of bars such as MooserWirt all day isn’t exactly good for fresh 24 March. Colorado resorts in the USA are between 5 and 11 May and booking weather is one obvious benefit. (00 43 5446 3588; mooserwirt.at) powder. On the other hand, a trip at also a safe late-season bet. They should be made through the website As the days lengthen, the lifts stay are thronged with happy skiers par- season’s end means you’ll be skiing France also has some resorts that tend to be high and snow can- (thesnowboardtest.com) open longer, while sunshine and tying away in the late-afternoon sun.
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