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Whistler: Your Ultimate Guide
Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, you’ll find the quaint village of Whistler. This ski town is the largest resort in North America with 2 mountains of Whistler and Blackcomb combined. With so much skiing to cover, bars and restaurants to choose from and non-skiing activities to revel in, it’s easy to be overwhelmed. This guide will provide you with all the information you need to ensure the best time in Whistler. How to get there From Vancouver, it’s roughly a 2-hour transfer up to the mountains. The best option is to book a one-way ticket from the airport to Whistler for $35 with EPIC Rides. If you’re…
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Skiing in Kitzbühel: Everything you need to know
It’s been 2 years since my last ski trip and, oh, how I had missed the mountains! This year, 14 of us headed to Kitzbühel, Austria – home to the famous Hahnenhamm alpine ski run – for 5 days of skiing. A smaller group of us previously skied the Stubai Glacier, and after the hilarity of that trip, I knew I couldn’t miss out. Situated roughly 50 miles east of Innsbruck, the KitzSki resort boasts 233km of terrain with a variety of runs to suit all abilities. We stayed in Kirchberg, a small town less than 5 miles west of Kitzbühel, and enjoyed glorious conditions and empty pistes. If you’re…
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Ski Season Jobs: Where to Start
So, you fancy doing a ski season? But, how do you go about spending a winter in the mountains? This guide explains the ski season jobs available in order to help you find the best one for you. It will also explain your options on where to spend 6 months surrounded by snow. Unfortunately, the mountains are a pretty expensive place to spend a week, let alone five months, so ideally you’ll need to get a job. You may think that your only option is to become a “chalet girl/guy”, but there’s actually plenty of choices for jobs. Keep reading for a few ideas. I did my first ski season…