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Action Outdoors launch 2019-20 French UCPA ski and snowboard holidays

27Jul

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Trips & Experiences

Action Outdoors launch 2019-20 French UCPA ski and snowboard holidays

Action Outdoors has launched its new 2019-20 winter sports program - with ski and snowboard holidays now listed online and available to book from 5 August. The not-for-profit UCPA centres, located in some of the best French ski resorts in the Alps, offer hundreds of different trips for all levels of skiers and snowboarders on an all-inclusive basis, with full-board accommodation and equipment hire, lift passes and instruction available on the majority of dates. There are several new launches for the 2019-20 winter season, including: Ski or snowboard ‘basics’ (combine free time skiing with both instruction and guided sessions, intermediates and upwards only) Ski off-piste Grands Montets (a dedicated week of exploring the vast off-piste terrain above Argentiere) Sh...

China’s winter sports industry boosted by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics

25Jul

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Events, Sports Travel

China’s winter sports industry boosted by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics

The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games is having an immediate effect on China’s winter sports industry. An International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission meeting in July was told how there are plans to get 300 million Chinese people involved in winter sports. There has also been an increase in events and facilities. According to information published by the IOC, by the end of 2018 there were 742 ski resorts and 596 ice rinks throughout the country, with more facilities being built every year. During the 2018-2019 snow sports season, there were 4,401 district level, municipal and national level winter sports events in China, with 8.15 million people taking part. The Beijing 2022 Organising Committee said there has been an overall growth of the winter spo...

Telegraph Ski & Snowboard Festival: tickets, dates and what’s on

7Jul

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Events

Telegraph Ski & Snowboard Festival: tickets, dates and what’s on

The Telegraph Ski & Snowboard Festival returns to London in 2019 at Battersea Park. Taking place over four days from 24-27 October, the snow sports event features the UK’s largest real-snow open-air ski slope. Tricks and stunts Held on “Mount Battersea”, which features real snow from The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead, competitions will see professionals show off their tricks, stunts and skills on the slope throughout the weekend. What’s on? Visitors to the festival can also enjoy games, entertainment, a street food village and get winter sports holiday inspiration from more than 150 exhibitors. Opening times and dates Thursday 24 October: 12pm-10pm Friday 25 October: 11am-10pm Saturday 26 October: 11am-7pm Sunday 27 October: 11am-5pm How much are tickets? According ...

Milan-Cortina awarded 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games

24Jun

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Events

Milan-Cortina awarded 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games

Milan-Cortina has been selected to host the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and Paralympic Winter Games. The Italian destination was confirmed for 2026 ahead of the other candidate bid from Stockholm-Åre in Sweden. The decision was taken during the 134th session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne, Switzerland on 24 June. IOC president Thomas Bach said: “Congratulations to Milan-Cortina. We can look forward to outstanding and sustainable Olympic Winter Games in a traditional winter sports country. “The passion and knowledge of Italian fans, together with experienced venue operators, will create the perfect atmosphere for the best athletes in the world. “The Olympic Winter Games Milan-Cortina 2026 will feature iconic venues and beautiful settings, combining the attract...