From Cool Mountain Rescue Dogs: A ski patrol dog in the snow. Photo credit: explore.org.
In the mountains, the mountain rescue dog (above) is definitely top dog.
We’re charmed by a new fun Top Dog card game by MadDogSki.
MadDogSki is an independent ski website which features information on 50+ ski resorts. The site covers snowsports holidays including planning how to get there and where to stay and the best places to ski, eat and party.
Kids skiing at Mt Hutt in New Zealand. Photo credit: Tourism New Zealand.
Planning a family holiday in New Zealand this year? Then take a ski holiday at Mt Hutt and Methven because kids stay, play and ski there for free in 2012.
This travel deal includes free food, free accommodation and free skiing for children at Methven and Mt Hutt.
The deal offers every child under 10, accompanied by a paying adult, free return ski bus rides and lift passes to Mt Hutt, and Christchurch Airport to Methven transfers, free accommodation, and free meals.
The LUXE Niseko Mobile App for iPhone. Photo credit: LUXE City Guides.
Niseko Village has been named the top ski resort in Japan.
This ski travel award further named Niseko “one of the world’s most popular ski destinations.”
Snow Japan conducted the online poll about international ski resorts.
Global ski travelers voted online at the Snow Japan’s website, ranking ski destinations based on aspects including lift systems, courses/ terrains, Apres Ski and the snow conditions.
For more details, visit the Snow Japan site.
Ski jumper. Photo credit: DirectSki.com.
Need packing ideas for your next ski holiday? Like all mountain holidays, packing light and smart is key.
DirectSki.com has some smart suggestions on what to pack for a ski holiday. The ski specialist offers ski holidays at destinations across Europe including France, Austria, Italy and Andorra.
Here are 10 Things To Pack For A Ski Holiday:
1. The Apple iPod. “The perfect device for a ski holiday, it comes into its own at check-in, on the plane, app-ing your way to success on the slopes or drowning out the après-ski Euro-Trash.”
2. Sun beaters and blockers. “Blocking out the sun at high altitude when surrounded by reflective snow is a ski holiday essential to avoid the panda-eyed tan.”
3. Camera (with extra batteries and a charger). “Forget catching over-exposed ‘family moments’ in the snow, put the camera on night setting for unforgettable shots and let those après ski nights live on forever.”
The Italian Dolomites. Photo credit: Merrion Charles.
Dreaming of a ski holiday in the Italian Dolomites? Then you may fancy tailor-made ski safaris in the Dolomites by private travel consultant Merrion Charles.
The holidays will offer ski travelers the chance to “explore hidden valleys, eat in beautiful mountain refuges and experience great skiing”.
Satski app for iPhone. Photo credit: Satsports.
Looking for the latest mountain travel iPhone app? You’re not alone. More and more mountain travelers are using ski/snowboard and other travel apps on their smartphones.
Take a look at the Satski app for iPhone which is launching new features for its community of users mobile and online.
Les Arcs iPhone App. Photo credit: Paradiski.com.
Are you an iPhone and ski traveler? If you’re living and skiing in Europe, you might fancy a new iPhone app for skiing in the French Alps.
Located in the French Alps, the Paradiski ski area has launched an app with Les Arcs and La Plagne.
Looking for a ski rental property in Europe, USA or Canada? If you’re an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch user, check out the new ski rental accommodation iPhone app from website Skipad.co.uk.
The app allows ski travelers to search hundreds of ski properties with detailed property information and direct contact with owners.
A large, open plan living area with Matterhorn views at Ski Boutique Zermatt in Switzerland.
Luxury ski travel company Scott Dunn has launched a new Swiss boutique chalet hotel.
Called Ski Boutique Zermatt, the hotel in the famous Swiss Alps mountaineering and ski resort will be open for the 2011/2012 ski season.
Cardrona Alpine Resort looking towards Captain Pizzeria.
Planning a New Zealand ski or snowboard holiday? New Zealand’s Southern Lakes region has been blanketed with snow.
The snowfall and consistent cold temperatures have turned Queenstown and its surrounding mountains into a ski traveler’s dream.
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