December 6, 2011

Ski Boots for Sale – Wallisch Hotdoggers

Written on December 6, 2011

28.5 tom wallisch hotdoggers from 2010

had a total of 4 weeks riding like the skis.
comes with intuition liner which has been heat moulded once.
scratchs as usual but some chipping on the back of the boot (the white bit) which i have tried to picture but it didnt come out very well
the heal plate on the bottom of the boot ha had some wear from walking through car parks.
but apart from that they are in good working shape, all buckles and part work and i will come with manual and spare equipment it comes with when new !
i have also pictured how it will be shipped…

Price: SOLD

For more information contact the seller HERE.

wallisch hotdoggers

SkiGB is advertising this item for FREE for a member of the public, all communication will be between the seller and the buyer.

December 6, 2011

Skis For Sale – 177 Line Afterbangs

Written on December 6, 2011

177 line afterbangs

from 2010 ( i think).
Had about 4 weeks shredding on them total but have taken a a fair few fall and scratches top sheet has some damage i have pictured the worst but it just from general use.
Base has had some deep scratches in it which have been filled within 24 hours of noticing it !
Otherwise bases are in good shape, edges are sharp as skis have never hit any rails but have hit boxes..
Salomon bindings. i have pictured the type of binding. they are scratched up quite badly but work as if …

November 17, 2011

Sea France are Bankrupt

Written on November 17, 2011

Sea France the channel crossing ferry company has been made bankrupt by French courts. Rival company DFDS is trying to buy the business for a reported £5m. However the French courts have rejected this figure.

We will report more as and when we hear something.

Please bare this in mind when purchasing your cross channel ferry this winter, this company may not be afloat (sorry about the pun).

If you would like to know of your options about getting over the Channel we have some great information on our Driving to the Alps page.…

November 15, 2011

Rossignol 9s Ti oversize for sale

Written on November 15, 2011

We have one the best slalom skis produced over the last 4 or 5 season, the Rossignol 9s Ti oversize.

If you love your slalom or want to learn slalom, these are for you! Here are the facts and figures….

Length: 165cm

Bindings: Rossignol Axial2 (the bindings built for the ski)

Condition: Very Good

Usage: 2 maybe 3 days totaling about 15 hours

Price: £190+ £20p+p

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November 14, 2011

Val Thorens new lift – Latest pictures

Written on November 14, 2011

We have another new picture of the new ski area in Val Thorens this season. With this new ski lift it looks another good area to ski!

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November 14, 2011

Alpe d Huez has snow

Written on November 14, 2011

Although lower than a lot of ski resort Alpe d’Huez looks like to have some of the best snow at the moment. Although these images are from the resorts highest slopes it bode well for the popular ski resort.

Val Thorens on the other hand could do with some more!

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November 14, 2011

Val Thorens latest snow pictures

Written on November 14, 2011

Val Thorens have confirmed that they have enough snow canons to cover most of the resort for the opening this weekend on the 19th November. However as you can see by these photos it doesn’t look great at the moment.

But fear not there is some cold weather coming which will allow Val Thorens to use their snow machines and right before your eyes these slopes should be white. Fingers crossed!

If however you look up at the new ski area it looks a lot better, latest pictures of Val Thorens new Ski area.

Have a …

November 12, 2011

Jacques Villeneuve to race in Andros in Val Thorens again

Written on November 12, 2011

Jacques Villeneuve has signed up once more to race in the Andros Trophy which starts it’s season each year at Val Thorens. Racing their powerful beefed up road cars on ice is something to be seen. If you are in the area or staying in Val Thorens on the 3/4th December 2011 why not go and have a watch. It is completely free and great fun.

If you would like to go and see the ice driving we have accommodation in Val Thorens at discounted prices here.

The latest information on this years Andros Trophee in Val Thorens is …

November 9, 2011

Courchevel to replace the Plantrey chairlift

Written on November 9, 2011

This summer the 3 valleys have spent a lot of money upgrading their lifts to offer one of the best connected ski areas in the world. Courchevel have replaced the Plantrey chairlift in 1850 by upgrading from a 4 seater chairlift to a 6 seater. This will increase the capacity by more than 20%.

Other additions to the 3 Valleys:

Val Thorens have added a new lift system.

Meribel have added the new Saulire Express.

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November 9, 2011

Val Thorens Confirms Opening on the 26th November

Written on November 9, 2011

Val Thorens have released a statement saying that the resort will be opened as planned on the 19th November 2011. Their statement reads…

November 3, 2011

Ski Resorts Delay Opening Dates

Written on November 3, 2011

After some heavy snow fall in September the Alps hasn’t seen much since. This has made several ski resorts delay their opening dates. The following resorts have been affected:

Verbier
Les Deux Alps

It doesn’t look like there is a lot of snow coming in the next few weeks, therefore if you intend skiing in December we suggest booking in a high resort like Tignes, Zermatt and Val Thorens.

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October 18, 2011

ABS Airbag Recall

Written on October 18, 2011

ABS Airbag have released a recall for all bags with steel gas cartridges

between with dates between 1 September 2008 and 15 April 2010. These are for the ABS Twinbag and they need to be replaced. We recommend checking the date on your gas and if the date is between these dates take it to your local retailer for replacement.

Their full statement is found HERE.…

October 13, 2011

Snowtrain tickets NOW for sale!

Written on October 13, 2011

Winter train tickets to the Alps are now available, but don’t wait as the very popular service taking skiers to the Alps sell out very quickly. If you plan to travel in the school holidays these are the first weeks that go!

A link here to book://

More information about Travelling to a ski resort by Train here.…

October 7, 2011

Alpe d’Huez – Temp drops snow almost here

Written on October 7, 2011

As the tempeture drops in the Alps resorts are now reporting snow is arriving. Even at slightly lower resorts like Alpe d’Huez the snow is trying it’s best to cover the grass, it’s not quite powder yet though!

The snow is now here! Alpe d’Huez latest pictures.…

October 7, 2011

Val Thorens Trophée Andros 2011

Written on October 7, 2011

The 21st annual Trophée Andros will once again start the season of ice driving at the highest ski resort in Europe, Val Thorens.

October 5, 2011

Courchevel Croisette Webcam

Written on October 5, 2011

Courchevel Croisette Webcam

October 4, 2011

Val Thorens New lifts progress

Written on October 4, 2011

The new lifts in Val Thorens are coming along nicely, looks like they will be ready for when Val Thorens season starts.

As you can see by these photos you will now be able to ski down to Orelle from the top of these lifts by Boucher or Genepi as well as the two new pistes. The new area resembles the Plain Sud ski area with big rollers, it is looking like a great addition to the ski area with several off-piste routes expected.

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October 4, 2011

Paradiski Les Arcs Peisey-Vallandry La Plagne 2012 Video

Written on October 4, 2011

The ski area of Paradiski which includes the resorts Les Arcs, Peisey-Vallandry and La Plagne have release this cool new video for 2012. Really nicely edited and they even manage to include some Wolves!

Here are some photos of the making of this mini-movie.…

October 4, 2011

Val Thorens and Mont Blanc in Summer

Written on October 4, 2011

Have you ever wanted to know what Val Thorens looks like in the summer before the snow has arrived?

Have you asked the question: ‘Can you see Mont Blanc from Val Thorens’ before?

Let us answer your questions for you!…

October 3, 2011

Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadow join up

Written on October 3, 2011

Top two American ski resorts decide to link up their ski passes to offer a better selection to the visitors.
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadow from Lake Tahoe have merged the ownership of the ski area. They will now offer ski passes to cover both ski resorts.
A new Tahoe Super Pass will start from $439 (Adults) for 6 days or $799 for a season pass.
You can buy these passes right away from the Squaw Valley website.

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