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The Best Ski Apps

These days, it's rare to not have your smartphone within arms reach. So we thought it might be good to share our favourite ski apps. Here at New Generation Ski School, we think they'll certainly make your ski holiday easier, safer and more fun! Apps…

10 Reasons Why a Ski Holiday Beats a Beach Break

For most this isn't a choice. The summer signifies a time to dig out your swimsuits and bare some flesh, then, when winter, hits you're sharpening your edges and preparing for snow. But if time or money is tight and COVID changes your plans,…
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5 Ski Instagram Accounts You Need to Follow

Instagram is the place we head for inspiration, a few laughs, and to catch up on what's going on in the ski world - around the world. We have to admit, sometimes we're guilty of spending a little bit too much time on the addictive app, but it…
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Riding in the UK: Indoor vs. Dry Ski Slopes

Living in a Great Britain unfortunately limits your access to home based mountain resorts, fact! Thankfully we inventive Brits have built an amazing community of artificial indoor and outdoor slopes that are open all year round. We've mentioned…
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The Evolution of Ski Style

Ski Style Through the Ages Ski style has changed a lot since it's origins. Outfits that to us today look ridiculous, were at one point stylish and practical. Ski style has largely been influenced by functionality (warmth, ease of movement)…
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Life Lessons to Learn from Eddie the Eagle

Five skiing life lessons to learn from the Eddie The Eagle movie The ultimate underdog real life story of Eddie “The Eagle” Edwards, who managed to make it to the 1988 Winter Olympic Games despite being entirely self funded, will be making…
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Skiing In A White-Out: Why We Love It

The words 'white-out' or 'snow blizzard' don't immediately conjure up the ideal skiing conditions. But some of my best days skiing have been in the middle of a white-out. Sure, they don't match the glorious blue-bird powder days we all long…
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Learning to Ski in Courchevel

If you're planning your first ski holiday and you're wondering where to start out, or are feeling a little apprehensive then fret not! Taking your first tentative steps needn't be nerve wracking and to help you get started we've put together…