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Heavy snow in the Alps
It seems that winter in the Alps is not over as snow falls across the ski resorts making it look more like the middle of winter. However there are just 15 resorts open across the world at the moment. Check out news and pictures of the latest snow.
Record numbers ski in Tirol
The Austrian ski region had 26.2m overnight stays last winter according to figures just released. There was a rise in British visitors though other markets shrunk.
Oldies battle it out on Everest
This week an 80-year old man became the oldest person to stand at the highest point on earth. The previous holder made it up at 76 in 2008. He is now 81 and is attempting it again next week to get his title back.
Test your James Bond knowledge
The Swiss resort of Murren, where a Bond film was filmed in the 60s, has a special exhibition on this summer. James Bond has not been skiing much lately but he was in the earlier films and we have some of the videos here.
Still dreaming of powder?
In a PlanetSKI series over the summer we are showing some awe inspiring videos. Here are a couple; a descent of Mont Blanc that has not been skied for almost 30 years. Plus a look at the Team GB snowboarders in action.
Family holidays in the Austrian Tirol
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It is one of the best areas in the Alps for a family summer holiday. See what is on offer, where to go and what the attractions are of summer in the Alps.
What your DIN setting says about you
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One of our partners at PlanetSKI, Intersport, has published an interesting and humorous article on DIN settings. That's how tight your boots are attached to your skis. It comes from the editor of Fall-Line, Nicola Iseard.
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