http://www.skitraveller.co.nz/blog Ski Traveller - tailored made ski and snowboard holidays. Ski Canada, USA, Europe, Japan & NZ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:57:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Fyve is an independent, Australian owned snowboard company, who live for the passion of the sport, not the lure of the dollar.  In 2011, they have the 10 and 20 day Fyve Snowboard Progressions Camp in Hakuba, Japan. Start date 30 January 2011. The camp includes:  Meet and greet at Narita ... http://www.skitraveller.co.nz/blog/japan/fyve-snowboard-progression-camps Thursday evenings, 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm - starting 09 December 2010 Kids Ski & Ride School, West Portal Station Kids, enjoy a night out in Winter Park! Parents take advantage of evening childcare and enjoy the new shops and restaurants in the Village at Winter Park. "Kids Night Out" is available ... http://www.skitraveller.co.nz/blog/usa/kids-night-out-at-winter-park Let the celebration begin in the Vail Valley, as Vail and Beaver Creek Resorts were selected by the International Ski Federation (FIS) Council to host the 2015 World Alpine Ski Championships. Vail and Beaver Creek Resorts have been supporting and hosting international ski racing events and World Cups since the circuit ... http://www.skitraveller.co.nz/blog/usa/vail-and-beaver-creek-resorts-to-host-2015-world-alpine-ski-championships Register your kids today for Nancy Greene Ski League. The Sun Peaks Alpine Club will be offering Nancy Greene Ski League programs for skiers aged 5 to 11 years old for the 2010-11 ski season. These programs deliver customised free-skiing and introduce young skiers to alpine ski racing.  The philosophy of ... http://www.skitraveller.co.nz/blog/canada/register-kids-for-ski-league The World Heli Challenge ski and snowboard festival will be held in the Mount Aspiring National Park region near Wanaka and Hawea in New Zealand’s South Island, from July 30th to August 8th, 2010. The success of last years “resurrection” certainly caught the attention of international athletes, media and sponsors, as ... http://www.skitraveller.co.nz/blog/new-zealand/world-heli-ski-challenge-wanaka-30-july-8-aug-2010 The IPPY awards are the World's largest international and regional book awards competition and this year the 14th annual competition saw 3,890 entries.  Snow Search Japan won the GOLD medal in the Travel Guidebook Category. Snow-search Japan is the first book in a new series which explore countries in more depth than ... http://www.skitraveller.co.nz/blog/japan/snow-search-japan-wins-gold-medal-in-travel-guide-awards Flights to Japan for late 2010-early 2011 are selling fast!  Ski Traveller has negotiated special 'ski package airfares' that allow you to book your flights now and pay 60 days prior to departure.  Ring Sarah 09 520 8334 or Lianne 09 520 8335 about booking your flights to Japan.  Do not ... http://www.skitraveller.co.nz/blog/japan/special-japan-ski-airfares-book-now-pay-later Park City is North America's most accessible ski resort township.....35 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport.  Once you arrive at Park City you have the choice of three world class ski resorts: Deer Valley, Park City & The Canyons all within 5-10 mintues drive of the centre of Park ... http://www.skitraveller.co.nz/blog/usa/why-ski-at-park-city If you are even thinking of travelling to Niseko, Japan in January 2011....please contact Sarah now.  Accommodation is selling out!  Particularly: 29 Jan - 6 Feb 2011 (Chinese New Year). Niseko had 17+ metres of snow last season and everyone wants to experience the infamous powder.  Don't miss out. email: sarahh@skitraveller.co.nz http://www.skitraveller.co.nz/blog/japan/niseko....selling-out-for-january-2011 Flaik Tracking Solution NEW included in all Whistler Kids programs and Private lessons. New to Whistler Kids & Ride Tribe this season, flaik is a real-time tracking solution for skiers and riders that not only provides extra safety, but allows participants to log their day to see what runs they were on, ... http://www.skitraveller.co.nz/blog/canada/whistler-gps-for-kids