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Cuche triumphs in Lake Louise
Cuche triumphs in Lake Louise
snowmenu.com — Swiss veteran Didier Cuche blitzed to victory in the season-opening men’s World Cup downhill at Lake Louise.... The 35-year-old Cuche, who clocked a time of one minute 50.31 seconds in lightly-falling snow to notch up his 11th career victory, become the oldest ever winner of a World Cup ... (more) Cuche triumphs in Lake Louise

Michael Walchhofer and Bode Miller fastest in Lake Louise
snowmenu.com — Michael Walchhofer and Bode Miller set the pace for the season-opening men’s World Cup downhill by clocking the fastest times in final training at Lake... Louise — the course where they both had their maiden downhill wins. Walchhofer, ... (more) Michael Walchhofer and Bode Miller fastest in Lake Louise

SWISS announce huge expansion at Heathrow
snowmenu.com — Further evidence that the aviation industry is enjoying better times comes with the announcement that Swiss are... launching a 6 daily service from London Heathrow to Geneva from 10th January. This is great news for skiers. Swiss have genuine claims to be Europe’s ’skiers airline’ ... (more) SWISS announce huge expansion at Heathrow

Big snow in Chamonix
snowmenu.com — After a tense few weeks with temperatures rising after the heavy snowfall at the start of the... month, there have been big new snowfalls across the Alps. Chamonix was a big winner with 50cm of new snow at mid-mountain yesterday and other resorts like Val d’Isere in France, Corvara in Italy and ... (more) Big snow in Chamonix

Jason Lamy-Chappuis upbeat for opener
snowmenu.com — Jason Lamy-Chappuis is feeling in good shape ahead of the opening event of the Nordic Combined World... Cup in Kuusamo this weekend. French number one Chappuis has fond memories of Kuusamo after collecting his maiden World Cup victory at the Finnish venue in 2006. He said: “After five days in ... (more) Jason Lamy-Chappuis upbeat for opener

Big snowstorm heading for the western Alps
snowmenu.com — A big snowstorm is heading for the western Alps at the end of this weekend. France and... Switzerland look set to receive the most snow. Alpe d’Huez in France should see 68cm of snow fall by Tuesday 1st December. It will be heaviest on Sunday and Monday when 52cm is expected for those days ... (more) Big snowstorm heading for the western Alps

Christmas Markets in Europe
snowmenu.com — As winter is drawing closer and preparations for the festive season are getting underway, thoughts turn towards... weekends spent sipping mulled wine and eating tasty treats in the snow-dusted piazzas of Europe’s most beautiful medieval towns. The scent of hot mulled wine fills the air, along with ... (more) Christmas Markets in Europe

Celebrate Christmas and New Year in the French Alps
snowmenu.com — Those still looking for a last minute Christmas or New Year break can take advantage of some... great deals on ski accommodation in the French Alps with European ski accommodation specialist Pierre & Vacances. The company is offering at least 15 percent off all resorts all season, as well as a ... (more) Celebrate Christmas and New Year in the French Alps

Post Office survey votes Slovenia amongst top value ski destinations
snowmenu.com — Kranjska Gora in Slovenia has been named the fourth best value ski region in Europe and North... America in a survey by Post Office Travel Services. Only Romania, Bulgaria and Slovakia beat for Slovenia on value, while resorts in North America, Austria and Switzerland were revealed to be the ... (more) Post Office survey votes Slovenia amongst top value ski ...

Skiers affected by drunks on the slopes
snowmenu.com — New research from Confused.com has revealed the true extent of skiers’ drinking habits on the slopes and... the risks they face by incorrectly believing they are covered for accidents, when drinking. Twenty four per cent of skiers admitted to drinking more than four units before skiing down ... (more) Skiers affected by drunks on the slopes

Niseko officially opens on piste and off
snowmenu.com — Heavy snowfalls over the past couple of days have primed Niseko’s powdery slopes for the much-anticipated season... opening. The Grand Hirafu lifts have now been switched on, with hundreds of skiers and boarders turning out and hitting the mountain throughout the day to get their first taste ... (more) Niseko officially opens on piste and off

Didier Cuche sets pace in Lake Louise
Didier Cuche sets pace in Lake Louise
snowmenu.com — Didier Cuche was quickest in opening training for Saturday’s World Cup downhill in Lake Louise. The 35-year-old... Swiss, who won the season’s first World Cup giant slalom race in Soelden, posted a time of one minute 49.98 seconds in the Canadian Rockies. Austrian downhill champion ... (more) Didier Cuche sets pace in Lake Louise

Now is the perfect time to visit Whistler and Vancouver
snowmenu.com — With 7 days still remaining this month, Whistler has already surpassed the record for November snowfall, as... more than 430cm (172 inches) of white gold slammed the mountains by Thursday afternoon. The previous record, set in 2006, was 416cm (164 inches). So why not see the Host city and Host ... (more) Now is the perfect time to visit Whistler and Vancouver

UK Government launches alcohol awareness campaign in ski resorts
snowmenu.com — The UK Government, with the support of major British tour operators as well as local police, rescue... services, tourist offices and airports in several skiing nations, is launching a publicity campaign next month to warn against the dangers of drinking too much alcohol while on holiday in ski ... (more) UK Government launches alcohol awareness campaign in ski ...

Janne Ahonen backed to impress on comeback
snowmenu.com — German coach Werner Schuster has backed Janne Ahonen to impress on his return to the World Cup... this weekend. The Finn, twice winner of the World Cup and the all-time leading points scorer in the season-long series, retired in 2008 but announced his return to competition in March. Ahonen starts ... (more) Janne Ahonen backed to impress on comeback

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