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| Luxury Hotels: France Boasts the Most Expensive Ski Hotel in the World San Francisco Chronicle (press release) The Suites de la Potiniere, situated within the exclusive Courchevel resort in the FrenchAlps, is the most expensive luxury ski hotel in the world. The Suites de la Potiniere, situated within the exclusive Courchevel resort in the French Alps, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Ski federation sets makeup dates in Switzerland, Norway for 2 canceled men's ... Washington Post The International Ski Federation says Swiss resort Crans-Montana will stage a race on Feb. 24 to make up for the Jan. 20 race in Kitzbuehel, Austria. Kvitfjell in Norway will host a March 2 race to replace one lost Sunday at Garmisch-Partenkirchen, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Fear no longer a factor as VanderBeek returns to World Cup ski circuit Waterloo Record What matters is that Kitchener-raised Kelly VanderBeek made her long-awaited return to World Cup skiing on Saturday, more than two years after a training run crash in Val-d'Isere, France, tore three ligaments in her left knee. See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Snow and beyond Ski club has busy schedule The Hudson Reporter by Adriana Rambay Fernández In the throes of winter while many people grow fat and hibernate, Hoboken Ski Club members take full advantage of the season and head outdoors to popular destinations like Killington, Vt., Big Sky, Mt., or even Zermatt, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Crystal Ski Publish First Wave of Online Content for 2012 with Ski Infographic ... PR Web (press release) Crystal Ski has begun the year by publishing their first infographic and downloadable guide to skiing in France, which is part of an increasing online content focus to engage customers and provide valuable information to skiers and snowboarders online. See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Duncan all about speed and crossing line London Free Press By Ryan Pyette, The London Free Press The most heart-stopping part of ski cross isn't always roaring down a mountain while trying to avoid crashing into three other racers. Sometimes, it's the journey to the next World Cup stop. See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Is It a Ski or a Snowshoe? Discovery News Other hybrid winter sports have come and gone: Snowscooting (snowboarding with a special board with handlebars) took off in France, snow kayaking (a regular kayak on a mountain) has attracted a fringe following, but enthusiasts have trouble getting ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| X GAMES ROUNDUP: Rosalind Groenwoud lights up Canadian win Vancouver Sun As one of Sarah Burke's ski superpipe teammates and close friend, Rosalind Groenewoud was rocked as hard as anyone by the freeski pioneer's death earlier this month. The two — Burke a multiple-time X Games champion; Groenewoud the rising star and 2011 ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Stay The Night: Maison Blanche & Verte, Portes Du Soleil The Independent If your twin passions are skiing and road biking, a chalet in the land of the Tour deFrance is, perhaps, the acme of mountain huts. For years, Franco Bussandri and Denis Lonergan, brothers-in-law in their forties based in London, were regular visitors ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| SkiingBack in the start gate CBC.ca I was truly impressed with some of Marie-Michelle's speed skiing. I strongly believe that with more time and experience on her speed skis she will become a threat for the combined podium. The men's team is now off to Chamonix, France and the women will... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Lindsey Vonn claims super-combined ESPN I tried to ski smart." "I tried to be fast and be close to Lindsey," she said. "I lost too much time. Super-combined is like that, and if you don't do well in one (discipline), you lose." Vonn held her nerve when Maze and Hosp put down the two fastest ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Travel to Japan for exciting winter sports Inside Japan Tours Ms Clark maintained that northern Japan has been referred to as one of the best destinations for powder skiing in the world, so this makes it a big draw among tourists who prefer to snub more traditional skiing locations such as Switzerland, France, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| X Games daredevils have superstitions, rely on lucky charms Denver Post By Jason Blevins and David Krause France's Kevin Rolland competes during the men'sski superpipe elimination round Friday night. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post ASPEN — When you're soaring over ice, hurdling over jumps or flipping a 600-pound ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Veteran Swiss Skier Going Out on Top New York Times On Friday in Chamonix, France, the powerfully built Cuche will try to repeat his victory from last season, while aiming to become the first racer to claim three consecutive downhill wins since Michael Walchhofer of Austria did so seven seasons ago. See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Innovations lead snowsports to new heights at Snow Show Vail Daily News Despite a dismal economy that has stalled real estate and condo sales, ski-industry insiders were all smiles as they put a bow on the 2012 SIA Snow Show on Sunday at the Colorado Convention Center. What they are witnessing is a broad acceptance to the... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| "The Cleaner" takes on Carrefour challenge Reuters By Dominique Vidalon and Pascale Denis | PARIS (Reuters) - Georges Plassat was known as "The Cleaner" when at the helm of French retail group Vivarte, with a reputation as a ruthless cost-killer who could at times be harsh with the troops. See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Winslet set for French 'Oscar' Herald.ie Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Verhagen said yesterday the cabinet agreed on plans to ban the head-to-toe Islamic gown along with other forms of face-covering clothing including ski masks. The legislation must still be approved by both houses of the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| The Buzz: Resi revived Planet Jackson Hole Resi Stiegler grew up skiing under the shadow of the Tetons and the tutelage of an Olympic champion. It was father Josef “Pepi” Stiegler and mom Carrie who gave Resi the unusual name, a need for speed, and a joie de vivre that permeates every bit of ... See all stories on this topic » |
| dinner party | Barbara Franceski ... Hazelnut Poached Pears & Coffee Whipped Cream. —————. I'm already bouncing ideas around for my next spread! Photography by Barbara Franceski ... www.barbarafranceski.com/wp/tag/dinner-party/ | ||
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| Espace Killy - Tignes + Val d'Isère, January 2012 - France - Ski Chat I hope it's clear that I have nothing against France or the French! Some of my best friends are French, and they talk similarly of their own country's ski resorts. www.j2ski.com/ski-chat-forum/posts/preList/.../106917.page | ||
| Risoul, France Ski Holidays - InfoBarrel Risoul may not the biggest town in the southern Alps, and its small high street can be flooded with holiday crowds (and cars) during the peak season, but a ... www.infobarrel.com/Risoul_France_Ski_Holidays | ||
| Three Valleys Ski Area Apartments - France - Ski Holidays | Inghams Three Valleys Ski Area Apartments, France. Stay in Three Valleys Ski Area Apartments With Inghams. The Ski & Snowboarding Holiday Experts! www.inghams.co.uk/.../three-valleys-area-aoa-apartments/?... | ||
| Ski Pass Options in Morzine With this pass you can ski in both France and Switzerland and enjoy the full extent of one of the world's largest ski areas. There are 5 resorts on the Swiss side: ... www.morznet.com/lifts/skipass/options.html |
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