latest snow news from Whistler

The skiing and boarding this weekend was nothing short of amazing, with pillows and powder runs almost everywhere you looked. Friday brought us 23 cm and Sunday brought us another 28 cm, giving us a total snowfall of 613 cm (over 20 feet) and a base of 229cm! Historically our average snowfall by January 31st has been 587cm – meaning we are already 26 cm above average with a full week to go.

On top of these already amazing snowfalls the forecast is looking very promising as another storm front is moving in. We are expecting accumulations of 15-30 cm on Tuesday and 10-20 cm on Wednesday. The freezing level is expected to rise a bit on Tuesday to 1500m but should drop back down to the village by Thursday.

Another phenomenal season in Whistler - contact Frontier Ski to make sure you can share all the bounty!

Snow in Aspen

There have been reports of low snow levels in Colorado.  It's all change now as you can see in the picture - better than a thousand words!  7 inches fell yesterday and more is in the forecast.

There is still time to book your Aspen holiday with Frontier Ski or give us a call now on 020 8776 8709.

We still have free nights on offer at several hotels including the St Regis Aspen, Molly Gibson and the trendy Sky Hotel.

Snow everywhere!

Not only has Colorado had great dumps of snow in the last twenty four hours but further north Le Massif in Quebec has also benefitted with 22 cms in the last day and much more in the forecast says Environment Canada Quebec snow report.
The snow has arrived in good time for half term said Sandra Potter from Frontier Ski in London .

38 cms snow in Vail last night

 Skiers and snowboarders can thank Mother Nature and the snow dancers for a feast of powder in Colorado this week. Vail and Beaver Creek have both received 38cm of  fresh snow while Breck  has received 28cm. There’s plenty of great skiing and snowboarding at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone Resorts. On the one lift ticket, international guests of Vail Resorts can have access to over five thousand acres (2,212 ha) of skiable terrain  in Colorado resorts right now,

Follow the snow - Flights are on sale until January 24th - contact  Frontier Ski now for the best deals

Snow record in North America

We thought this made some interesting reading - there are still some excellent deals to be had in Whistler - book before 24th January to get the best air fares; Whistler deals finish 31st January.

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Rodeling - the new snow sport

1-2-3…Rodeling!



Maiden rodeling run at Le Massif de Charlevoix

A new slide sport has carved a path straight to Le Massif, Quebec: Rodeling! Winding its way down Mont à Liguori, a new 7.5 km specially designed sled run welcomed its first adventurers on January 5. At the start: An amazing view of the St. Lawrence River…and the impression that you’ve drifted back to childhood! Come have a blast on this new on-mountain adventure

March is the perfect month to revel in the joys of winter, and create everlasting memories with your family. What could be nicer than fabulous riverside scenery - quite the eyeful indeed - and long, unending runs to get your legs on ? As a bonus, an original and festive programme is yours all week long!



On the agenda from March 3-11, in addition to SnowSchool Holiday Camps and countless family activities for both the young and the young at heart, are an on-mountain GPS Rally, a friendly race, a treasure hunt, skill-testing games, sweet sugar shack fun and entertainment provided by none other than Igor Le Ligorien. Many prizes to be won too - all week long. And cap off your Saturdays at the Summit Pub, where Gill & Gang goes Country and DJ Poirier & Boogat are sure to get the crowd dancing and singing in the electric ambience of a free Show-z-après-ski!


Visit Le Massif with Frontier Ski http://www.frontier-ski.co.uk/accommodation.php?resorts_id=14

Vail Will Build New State-of-the-Art Gondola to Replace Existing Vista Bahn Express Lift (#16)

 Vail Mountain, the largest ski resort in the United States, has selected Leitner-Poma of America to construct a proposed new, state-of-the-art gondola in Vail Village, the first of its kind in North America.

Leitner-Poma of America has been selected to build new high-capacity gondola with heated seats and Wi-Fi Gondola will open to the public on Nov. 16, 2012. The gondola cabins will be designed to carry 10 passengers and each will feature heated, cushioned seats and Wi-Fi access for guests. With a speed of 1,200 feet per minute, the gondola will be the fastest gondola of its type in the world, creating a 40 percent increase in uphill capacity. The new gondola will have a ride time of 7.5 minutes versus the 9 minute ride time of the existing Vista Bahn Express Lift (#16), which it will replace.
The alignment of the new gondola will be very similar to the existing Vista Bahn Express Lift (#16) and will allow for easier guest access at the base, a more functional interface with the Look Ma level of Mid-Vail and an easier downloading location from the top.


For more information about Vail Mountain,Frontier Ski
About Vail Mountain

Quickly approaching its 50th anniversary in December 2012 and coveted as the largest ski resort in the United States with more than 5,000 acres of skiable terrain, Vail is an extraordinary winter vacation destination. Spanning seven miles are seven legendary Back Bowls, blanketed last season with more than 40 feet of powder snow. Under blue skies more than 300 days each year and with more groomed terrain than anywhere on the planet, families reconnect and celebrate here from year to year and generation to generation. The vacation experience is world class, from the Vail Ski & Snowboard School to the events, activities and festivals, the shops and spas, abundant culinary experiences and luxurious accommodations.