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Archive for March, 2010
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Are heavy skis getting you down?
A pocket-sized, lightweight device to help skiers who are sick of carrying heavy equipment around resorts has been launched by a Yorkshire-based company. Portaski, the invention of Barnsley businessman Mike Johnston, carries up to 70% of the weight of skis in an easily-secured tray that can be used on roads, ice or snow. He told OnTheSnow: “It [...] -
Winter Olympics have gone, should we head to Canada?
It should be no shock that Canada’s snowy lands where a hot topic with the 2010 Olympic Winter games now a fading memory, but even if you weren’t vying for a gold medal you may still want to head out to the maple leaf country all the same. In fact, Canada has been given the honour of hosting [...] -
Ski guides available on iPhone
Skiers keen on knowing the latest weather conditions before they hit the slopes will be able to check on their iPhones after the launch of a number of new applications. The 13 resort guides, developed by InfoMedia and Alps information website Skinets.com, allow iPhone users to keep up-to-date with their surroundings. The applications feature weather forecasts, snowfall [...] -
Ski helmet sales rise after death
The death of Natasha Richardson triggered a rise in the number of ski helmets sold in the UK, manufacturers have claimed. The 45-year-old actress, who was not wearing a helmet while on the slopes, died from bleeding in her skull caused by a fall. While sales of the item have risen steadily for the past few years, [...] -
Germans ‘lack awareness’ on slopes
A new rivalry has emerged between England and Germany, this time on the ski slopes, according to a new poll. Results from a survey conducted by insurance company InsureandGo showed that German skiers show a lack of awareness on the slopes. Other nationalities did not avoid criticism either, as results showed Italians are most likely to “ski [...] -
Skiers in kilts set new record
Hundreds of kilt-wearing skiers and snowboarders have set a new world record. Some 235 snowboarders and skiers took part in the record bid from the Ptarmigan Top Station on CairnGorm Mountain, near Aviemore. They have set a new record for the most people in kilts to go down a piste. Money raised from the event will be donated [...] -
Scottish skiing boasts £25m profit
The Scottish ski industry is celebrating healthy profits after this winter’s heavy snowfall. Ski-Scotland said winter sports fans had spent £25 million and with further snowfall predicted the season could continue until May. The country’s five mountain ski areas have had their best season since 2001, with high levels of snow falling at CairnGorm, Glencoe, Glenshee, Nevis [...] -
UK skiing joins forces with USA
The British Olympic Association has joined forces with their American counterparts in what they describe as a groundbreaking agreement to cooperate ahead of the London 2012 Games and Sochi 2014 Winter Games The BOA and USOC will also work together to develop youth and education programs for sport and recreation. The bilateral agreement was signed this week [...] -
Ski run renamed to honour champion
Winter Olympic gold medallist Lindsey Vonn has capped a sensational few weeks by having a ski run named after her. The US skier, who won gold in the Ladies’ Downhill, and bronze in the Super G in Vancouver, will have a ski run at Vail ski resort named after her in recognition of her success. The Colorado [...] -
Ski pair survive Glencoe avalanche
Two skiers have survived falling 2,000ft down a mountainside at the Scottish ski resort of Glencoe after a massive avalanche swept them from the summit of the 3,600ft peak. The lucky pair, aged 26 and 23, had ventured to the edge of the Cam Ghleann area of the mountain when the snow sheet cracked, sweeping them [...]