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New junior ski champ crowned in France

Alan — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 02:53:06 +0000

Niki Sole the Chipping Norton skier returned from the French ski resort of Meribel as the British junior champion and is now looking towards securing a spot on the senior squad of the next Winter Olympics that will take place in four years in Russia.

At 19, Sole who resides in the Over Norton village to the North of Chipping Norton won both the giant slalom and downhill races at the Meribel British Junior Championships.

Additionally, she placed second in the slalom and super giant slalom leading her to win the overall first place ranking in the Junior 2 category that is for skiers that are under the age of 21.

In addition to winning the junior title, she also has earned a ranking equivalent to winning third place in the senior level of championships.

Sole stated that she is over the moon about her final finish and that her work has paid off now after spending most of her winter and a great deal of her summer skiing.

Both her parents are Andorra ski instructors which mean that Sole has been skiing according to her pretty much ever since she could walk.

However, she said that her achievements could not have happened within the support of the West Oxfordshire District Council who has helped her with funding towards accommodation and travel.

Sole also has been backed by the Chipping Norton Nexus Community Gym who has offered her access to the centre at all times so that she can stay fit while off the slopes.

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Is it time to think about the 2011 ski season

Alan — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 02:58:10 +0000

As winter slowly melts away most skiers are probably starting to look towards next year’s ski holiday potential. If you are thinking about next year after a wonderful year skiing this year, it may be time to think about booking your ski holidays in advance for 2011 to ensure you get the best of the best on the slopes.

Those who want to travel to France for their next holiday would be wise to check out some new runs that will be open in 2011 at some of the top resort locations.

Meribel in the French Alps is a great place to ski if you want to get quickly onto the slopes without too much hassle due to the fact that the Chambery airport is close by allowing you to grab a quick bus transfer and be on the slopes in very little time.

There is plenty to see once on the Meribel slopes as well since there are about 330 ski runs within the region and plenty of heli-skiing, snowboarding, and off-piste opportunities. Also available are plenty of outside activities that are both family orientated and perfect for those who enjoy a bit of après ski during their ski holidays.

Part of the charm of travelling to Meribel is the fact that it is the oldest snowpark in the Les 3 Vallees and is found directly in the heart of the valley allowing for easy access to 600km of trails for all levels of skiers. Toss in the fact that there are 174 ski lifts and you can see why it is the perfect location for a jam packed ski holiday.

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Top 10 French ski resorts

Alan — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:39:42 +0000

Most Brits love a ski holiday and of course the best nearby location is France. For this reason every year around 200,000 Britons travel down to the French Alps via air, car, or rail to experience the light-hearted fun of sun.

For those who are thinking about a trip down to France this year, it may be helpful to know the top ten resorts as of 2010. They are in no specific order: Chamonix, Val d’Isere, Tignes, Courchevel, Val Thorens, Les Deux Alpes, La Plagne, Alpe d’Heuz, Meribel, and Les Arcs.

Outside of these top ten, there are plenty of ski resorts scattered across France for snowboarders and skiers of all ages and levels. In fact, most ski resort areas are able to accommodate all levels of skiing quite comfortably. Those, the choice may simply become the habitat that you would like your resort to embody from village to traditional to ski-in ski-out resorts.

Of course, in order to get the most out of your ski holiday, while booking your accommodations you may also want to concentrate on the total ski area that you choose, given the fact that there are many interlinked ski domains throughout the country.

Thus, you could head to areas such as Three Valleys that offers easy access to three different resorts in one holiday. Another great choice is the Paradiski Area which links Les Arcs, La Plagne, and Espace San Bernard together offered triple as many trails within one location.

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