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Get Fit for Skiing - Episode 2

Mon January 07, 2019

...many of us have turned our attention to New Year’s resolutions. It could be tackling dry January, trying a vegetarian or vegan diet for a month or working on your fitness ahead of a busy year. If it’s... Read More

Catriona McKimmie

Marketing Assistant

Get Fit for Skiing - Episode 1

Wed December 12, 2018

...you’ve jumped out of bed on the first morning of your ski holiday and ripped open the curtains to dazzling blue skies and oodles of powder. You’re greeted by a smiling chalet host who loads your plate up... Read More

Catriona McKimmie

Marketing Assistant

Val d'Isere opened it's slopes this weekend

Mon November 26, 2018

Val d’Isere opened for the season on Saturday 24 th November, right on schedule and with a tantalizing amount of snow at altitude. The VIP SKI Sales Team spent the weekend drooling over photos of fresh tracks,... Read More

Catriona McKimmie

Marketing Assistant

New Ski School partner in Meribel

Tue October 23, 2018

“Which ski school would you recommend?” is a question our sales team field countless times over the course of the winter. We know what you’re looking for: small class sizes; friendly, English-speaking... Read More

Catriona McKimmie

Marketing Assistant

Welcome to our new Chalet Specialists

Fri October 05, 2018

After bidding farewell to Georgia , our Meribel resort specialist, in July, we knew we had big boots to fill. Luckily we’ve welcomed Katie Durack and Libby Hunting to the team just in time to gear up for... Read More

Catriona McKimmie

Marketing Assistant

10 Years of Altitude Lodge

Tue September 25, 2018

This winter marks a very special anniversary for VIP SKI. Ten years ago we collected the keys to ‘Le Griffin’ and embarked on a mammoth renovation project to build and create the now hugely popular Altitude... Read More

Catriona McKimmie

Marketing Assistant

Goodbye sunshine, hello snow

Fri September 07, 2018

The 2018 summer season has now sadly come to an end. Although we can’t contain our excitement for the winter ahead, now is the perfect time to reflect on a jam-packed summer. We’ve been catching up with... Read More

Catriona McKimmie

Marketing Assistant

Back to Ski School

Fri August 31, 2018

We say ski school, you think groups of French children swarming around the lifts, falling over and generally causing havoc. Think again because ski schools have branched out massively and now offer a huge... Read More

Catriona McKimmie

Marketing Assistant

What's new in snow-sports technology this season?

Wed August 15, 2018

Technology is never far from the forefront of our minds here at VIP SKI. When we think back to the company’s earliest days skis were little more than two planks of wood strapped to clunky plastic boots, and... Read More

Catriona McKimmie

Marketing Assistant

Considering a ski season?

Sat May 26, 2018

Wondering what a ski season might entail, and whether it’s right for you? We popped over to Val d’Isere in April to chat with some of our staff who had just completed a 5 month season in Val d’Isere. With... Read More

Nici Hardy

Associate Director. Marketing

Two new Alpe d’Huez chalets

Fri May 11, 2018

Alpe d’Huez has always been a popular choice amongst VIP SKI guests. With endless sunshine, over 200km of pistes and home to the longest black run in the world, it’s easy to see why people return year after... Read More

Rachel Phillips

Marketing Assistant

The return of January skiing (in April!)

Fri April 06, 2018

If you’re thinking that skiing in April is a lost cause, you couldn’t be further from the truth! I know we’re all fed up with the cold spell we’ve been experiencing here in the UK, but it’s done wonders for... Read More

Rachel Phillips

Marketing Assistant

Easter Sunday recipe inspiration

Wed March 28, 2018

Everyone has their own Easter traditions. Whether it's a family Easter egg hunt, Sunday lunch or even an Easter ski holiday ...we're certain you'll have a fantastic weekend! If you're stuck for something... Read More

Rachel Phillips

Marketing Assistant

In memoriam

Thu March 01, 2018

With regret we confirm that Jordan Waugh, our friend and colleague at VIP SKI, died on Saturday in a skiing accident in Alpe d'Huez. Andy Sturt, Managing Director VIP SKI said “We are all deeply saddened by... Read More