Tickets will be available online from 21st December. You can watch the races of 14 and 15 March 2025 from an exclusive seat! A smart idea for your Christmas gifts.
In La Thuile next winter will really sparkle because the Women Ski World Cup will come back here after 5 years.
The queens of speed will challenge each other on slope “Number 3- Franco Berthod” on Friday, 14 and Saturday, 15 March 2025.
A unique show not to be missed: the slope is the steepest in Italy and the race is one of most difficult of the circuit.
Downhill on Friday, Super G on Saturday: this will be the last date before the Finals in the USA.
Skiing in La Thuile- Soft Pastels, Pan Pastels, Pastel Pencils and Charcoal on La Carte Pastel. 60 x 80 cm. In my shop!
Thanks to the last snowfalls, Grandvalira, Pal Arinsal and Ordino Arcalis are now opened. The snowfall of 100 cm in parts has been celebrated by locals while more snow is expected. The descent of the temperatures allows to produce more man-made snow to touch the more tracked areas.
Grandvalira has started the 2024-25 ski season with partial opening in the sectors of Pas de la Casa and Grau Roig, and then it opened the sectors of Encamp, Soldeu, El Tarter and Canillo.
In numbers, the Andorran ski domain of Grandvalira Resorts look like this:
Grandvalira, Pal Arinsal and Ordino Arcalis have opened thanks to the latest snowstorm. Photo: Grandvalira Resorts.
*308 skiable km, the biggest area of the Pyrenees mountains and the south of Europe.
*217 pistes of all different levels
*123 ski lifts with a transportation capacity of 180.115 skiers/hour
*3,135 hectares
*66% of terrain with snowmaking, to guarantee skiing conditions
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The big rock in the river. See this oil painting in my shop here.
Set Yourself Up for Success With a Healthy Breakfast
Starting the day with a nutritious breakfast sets the foundation for a successful workout session. Consuming a balanced meal rich in protein, whole grains, and fresh fruits helps fuel your body and provide sustained energy throughout the day. Whether you choose a hearty bowl of oatmeal topped with berries or a protein-packed smoothie, a healthy breakfast ensures you have the stamina and focus needed to make the most out of your exercise routine.
For people following my blog, you know that I love the idea of the Indy Pass and I do prefer the small mountain vibe than the big conglomerate, so I always publish press releases from Indy Pass. Indy Pass is becoming the temporary owner of the historic Black Mountain in New Hampshire. The Indy Pass will ensure the ski area is open for its 90th season and will implement a community-operated (co-op) business model by the start of the 2025/26 season
Indy Pass is the temporary owner of Black Mountain to keep it running this season. Photo: Indy Pass.Indy Pass, the independent ski areas season pass. Logo: Indy Pass.
The Indy Pass and Entabeni Systems have purchased Black Mountain, New Hampshire’s oldest ski area, from the Fichera family. For the past 30 years, the Fichera family has worked tirelessly to keep the mountain open for the community to enjoy. Indy Pass will own and operate the resort for this coming season and will transfer the ownership to a community co-op by the 2025/26 season. The family will continue to support the mountain as it transitions to the co-op model.
If you are looking for a great place where to go skiing with your family, Les Gets it is a great contender.
With easy access, as you can fly into Geneva, and you are only at 1 hour 20 minutes away from Les Gets.
Snowboarding in the expanse area of Les Gets. Photo: Keno. Les Gets Tourisme. Plan your ski holiday to Les Gets this winter.
Or drive from London taking the ferry or the Eurotunnel and then after passing Geneva, take the A40 and then the D902 to get there.
In a nutshell, Les Gets is one of the 12 resorts of Les Portes du Soleil, that are in two countries (France and Switzerland) and cover more than 600 km of pistes.
Snowshoeing at dusk or dawn. One of the guided activities you can pre-book now for your Les Gets trip. Photo: Max Coquard. Les Gets Tourisme. Plan your holiday to Les Gets this winter.
Les Gets ski area is opening on Saturday 21st December 2024 through April Sunday 6th, 2025. On 14th December the resort will open the terrain with enough snow to ski, all depending on snow conditions.
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INDY PASS ADDS TEN NEW RESORTS, INCLUDING RAGGED MOUNTAIN. PASSES ARE NOW ON SALE IN CELEBRATION OF “INDEPENDENT’S DAY”
Ragged Mountain, NH, and nine other resorts will add capacity for the 2024/25 season, enabling a limited number of passes to be released today.
GRANBY, COLORADO—Indy Pass announced today that Ragged Mountain in New Hampshire, three others in New England, four in Japan, and one each in the Southeast and Nova Scotia will join the pass, adding skier capacity for the 2024/25 season. A limited number of passes will be available for purchase starting today.
I have the chance to try the Dynastar M-Pro W 92 skis at the Ski Press event at the Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead. I have tried already another pair last year which I really liked, and was keen to see how this ski would do.
A freestyle ski, intended to be an all-mountain ski for advanced to expert skiers. Built with a wood core (hybrid core 2.0) – it is designed to be great on powder and forgiving in piste.
Getting my skis ready by Scott Dobson of Dynastar skis. Photo: The-Ski-Guru
It features a moderate waist width to ensure a smooth transition between groomers and fresh powder, and a dual rocker that enhances its manoeuvrability in soft snow while still giving you a grip on hard-pack, due to its traditional camber.
I’ve got the luck to get a Snow Finel’s merino jumper after attending the Ski Press Demo day. I am so lucky about it as I was eyeing them for a while!
Snow Finel Kitzbühel Jumper with its characteristic chevron.
The one I got is a Kitzbühel chevron stripe jumper in navy with orange chevron stripes. I love the softness of the wool, and the seamless construction. It is not bulky at all, as it sits well hugging your body. What I like of merino wool (which I use a lot), is that it is great for exercising, as it wickers the sweat very fast and the fabric dries without making you cold. The fabric also does not stink, thanks to its antibacterial qualities.
This is a perfect second layer under a ski jacket, as it is not bulky. I would use it year round, as it is pretty light to use when is chilly in summer too!
Valle Nevado is one of those ski resorts that you should go and visit. That is why I have put together this must-read guide to Valle Nevado. Located high in the Chilean Andes, to the west of Santiago, this is the centre of the Tres Valles de Chile (the 3 Valleys of Chile). Here you feel that you are definitely skiing in high mountain.
The ski season runs from late June till early October, but it can be movable depending on snowing conditions.
The Andes are majestic, from whichever side you see them. Valle Nevado counts with the best sunsets you will ever see on the mountains. The pinks, oranges and yellows of the sky are jaw-dropping. This is caused by the smog in Santiago (believe it or not!), but even if smog is awful, up in Valle Nevado you have a spectacle of light. Plus the smog gets stuck down in the valley!
Endless possibilities in Valle Nevado. Photo courtesy of Valle Nevado.
Location – The Must Read Guide to Valle Nevado
Valle Nevado is located 46 km west of Santiago. You need to take the road out of Santiago and the paved road to Farellones for 32 km until the diversion the last portion to Valle Nevado.
How to Get There – The Must Read Guide to Valle Nevado
You do have to be careful driving up (and down!)- the 59 hairpin turns to get to the resort. Read beforehand the timing of going up and down the road, as depending on the time of the year, and during all weekends during the ski season, there are early hours to go up and hours in the day to go down. The road is a bit thin, and when there is heavy traffic, when people finish their ski week, it could be too tricky to have traffic both ways.
As you will not be driving while in Valle Nevado, you might be better off taking a shared or private transfer to get up the mountain and back.
Aiguilles des Drus et Aiguille Verte. Soft Pastels, pan pastels and charcoal on La Carte Pastel. 65×50 cm (20″x26″) in my shop here.
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Why am I making a guide of Morgex? Because this place is such a well-kept secret. Morgex is the place where all savvy Milanese, Torinese and Genovese buy their second home. It is the spot where I have my second home and where we go year-round, around six times a year! A great spot for all your year-round outdoor adventures!
Chatelard- the turret overlooking the valley of Morgex. Photo: The-Ski-Guru.
In winter, is a strategic place where to go and ski in different resorts. You have Courmayeur in 10’, La Thuile in 20’ and the parking lot of Pila in Aosta in 30’. If you want, you can stretch it to Cervinia in 1h14’. Amazing cross country is just above in Arpy and many more further afield… like Val Ferret, Rhêmes-Notre-Dame and Cogne.
In summer, you have amazing hiking trails from Morgex to all over – for all kinds of fitness; also mountain biking, road biking, rafting in the Dora Baltea river, amongst many other things!
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