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2015/16 Ski Season Snow Alert!

Vicky November 23rd, 2015

The snow has arrived and the 2015/16 ski season has officially begun!

All across the Alps, huge amounts of snow has been falling since Friday morning, cooler temperatures have set in, and another storm is on the way for the middle of this week. Val Thorens in the Savoie region now has a base of 50cm:

Val Thorens under a heavy blanket of snow this morning

Val Thorens under a heavy blanket of snow this morning

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8 of the Best Ski Resorts Now Open

Vicky November 16th, 2015

Can’t wait for winter? Looking for an early season getaway? News of BIG North American snowfall is filling up our inboxes and many resorts are already open – or will be very soon!

The 2015/16 ski season is well and truly underway and things are off to a cracking start in the USA and Canada. Resorts in Europe aren’t far behind, with cold weather and plenty snow in the forecast – over a metre is predicted to fall in Avoriaz this coming weekend!

Here’s our pick 8 of the best ski resorts now open:

1. Lake Louise, Alberta:

Boasting one of the longest winter seasons around, Lake Louise is always one of the first resorts to open. What’s more, at least 50cm of snow is expected to fall in the new few days.

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First Tracks at Whistler Blackcomb 2015/16

Vicky November 9th, 2015

Named No.1 Overall Resort last winter by SKI Magazine, Whistler Blackcomb celebrates 50 years in 2015/16 and winter is already underway.

These lucky souls experienced first tracks from the top of Blackcomb Mountain just a few days ago:

Find out more about Whistler by visiting our Whistler resort pages. We currently have a huge range of special offers for holidays to Whistler, with the best deals available when you book by the 15th November 2015.

Call us now on 0131 243 8097  to book your Whistler 2015/16 ski holiday.