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Focus on ski fitness
By Nicola Davenport on 21/10/2011 08:37:25
Planning a ski trip? Concentrate on training key areas to avoid injury
ANKLESThe key here is flexibility, so focus on moves to strengthen this joint. Despite developments in ski boots, ankle injuries are particularly common to skiers. So prep them well with strengthening - and rehab if you have a weakness in this area
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Ski and spa in Villars
By Caroline Hamman on 07/09/2010 17:08:32
Settle into the relaxed vibe of Villars, Switzerland: a ski weekend that doesn't need to be rushed
tearing down the slopes, carving up powder from sunrise to sunset, so I'm a little surprised at how reluctant I am to swap these spa bubbles for the ski-lift bubbles outside.I think there must be something in the air at Villars
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Cool ski kit
By Nicola Davenport on 25/01/2012 15:00:49
Look great, stay warm and dry on the slopes and get the most out of your ski or snowboard trip with our pick of winter sports kit
Oh, ski and snowboard season, how we LOVE YOU! Not just for the fantastic feeling of getting a mountain blast of fun, fitness and freedom for days on end through the miserable UK winter months. Almost as enjoyable for powder-mad Zesties is browsing
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6 of the best budget ski trips
By on 18/02/2011 16:50:55
Love skiing, hate the prices? Here's our guide so you don't have to break open your piggy bank
room in a shared one, such as the nine-roomed Club Pierre at Méribel. Not only right by the slopes, it has a south-facing terrace and hot tub with a view. New friends, free beer and the biggest ski domain in the world: what more could you want
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Try skiing with a money-back guarantee
By Clare Bradbury on 14/09/2011 15:10:45
Head to the slopes to try skiing and snowboarding with this offer
Have you always wanted to try skiing but worried you won't like it? Well now you can experience the slopes without having to leave the country at Manchester's indoor real snow centre, Chill Factore. What's more, first timers receive a money
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5 excuses to book a ski holiday
By on 04/11/2011 08:19:00
Need to justify that winter break? Forget the cost, think about the health benefits of a week on skis
Fresh high altitude air, days out in the open, hours of exercise: keep the apres-ski in check and you'll come back from your ski or snowboard holiday far fitter than you went away. And it's fun too.Need any more justification for booking a trip
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Go off-piste to save money on your ski holiday
By on 10/12/2011 10:07:05
Sick of the Alps? Try a different ski or snowboard destination for your snow break - and save money too
Want a change from - or simply can't afford - a ski trip to Klosters, Courchevel or St Moritz this year? heading 'off piste' to a less popular ski resort could give you a different experience, more space to practise your slalom and get you more
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Ski safe
By on 24/01/2011 17:53:23
Safety never takes a holiday, so here's our top kit and tips to keep you safe this winter
The 10 FIS (International Ski Federation) Rules of Conduct: Respect on the slopes: Don't endanger others when you ski. Control: Adapt to your ski ability and mountain conditions. Think about how and how fast you are skiing. Choice
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Ski and spa
By on 03/09/2010 10:52:49
Combine winter adventure with indulgent spa action and you've got the perfect mix for a weekend away. Here are four trips to meet your needs both on and off the pistes
, is not for the faint-hearted - and this is a sharp reminder of why it's important to have a guide when you're skiing off piste.We head beyond the sign, and I'm sure my heart misses not one but several beats as we head through drifts that rise gently up to my knees
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Top 5 snow-sport holidays: without skis
By Jane Labous on 10/11/2010 16:19:35
Leave the skis at home and try anything from dog-sledding to ice-climbing with one of these 5 winter adventure holidays
1. Dog Sled in Quebec: Drive a pack of Mahikan sled dogs across the Canadian wilderness, over frozen lakes and rivers. Seven nights from £1730 per person. Go to www.windowsonthewild.com. 2. Ski with cowboys: Yee-ha through the aspens with the wild
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