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Archive for November, 2009
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Snow skiing holidays
If you’re eager to hit the slopes on your skis or on your snowboard this holiday season you are in good company! Finding the perfect winter powder is one of the top aims of outdoor enthusiasts worldwide, and whether you look to be doing some wicked aerials, speeding down the slaloms, or set out for [...] -
Drinking skiers risk accident costs
Around 1.3 million Britons will hit the European ski resorts this coming season, with experts predicting excellent snow falls. Skiers should happily make the most of it, but stay mindful about the dangers of drinking and skiing, says Steve Williams, head of travel insurance at Confused.com. He said: “All travel insurance contracts have an exclusion regarding claims [...] -
Ski Helmets: Should they be made a skiing equipment requirement?
When you are skiing down the slopes at quite literally break neck speeds, should you be required by law to have a ski helmet attached to your head should such a crash occur? Currently there are areas and countries that do in fact have ski helmet legislation. These laws have usually been put into action [...]