It's the final day of our first facebook competition, and the 3 winners will find out tomorrow, followed by the launch of our next comp!
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A 23 year old Swedish skier was killed yesterday morning following an avalanche in Verbier. The young woman was in a group of four riders who were making the most of Wednesday's blue skies and seemingly perfect off piste skiing conditions following days of heavy snowfall and poor visibility in Verbier.
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24 year old Jamie Muncer was caught it an avalanche in Verbier on Sunday 9th December. A competent off-piste skier, he ventured out of bounds just above the Col de Mines itinerary run to find fresh powder. The slope was tracked and there were other people skiing in the same area. Assuming it to be safe, he skied down and was subsequently caught in an avalanche. Submerged beneath several metres of snow, he was airlifted to hospital and miraculously survived without any injuries. Verbinet.com reporter Angus Griffin caught up with him to hear about the experience and to find out more about the dangers of skiing in unmarked terrain.
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Verbier chalet owner and well-known pop star James Blunt has officially opened the La Vache restaurant on the Attelas peak.
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Last week's record snowfall in Verbier inevitably came with a significantly increased avalanche risk and three British skiers were caught in a slide in the Col des Mines area on Sunday morning - none of the party were wearing transceivers.
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The ski industry is an ever-changing, ever developing world where companies, manufacturers and resorts continuously strive to keep up with consumer demand, stay ahead of competitors, and deliver a top notch customer experience.
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18 year old Sussex born mogul skier Ben Cavet is becoming something of a legend in his chosen sport - mogul skiing. Having lived in Morzine for the past 7 years, Ben has honed his skills on the Alpine bumps and earlier this year won the French senior mogul championship.
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It may still only be November but the winter of 2012-2013 is well underway in Verbier and the ski lifts have been operational for some weeks now.
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No longer summer and definitely not yet winter - interseason in the Alps is a tricky time to keep one’s mind occupied. Some folks make the most of the opportunity to leave the valley, see friends, or visit warmer climes to recharge before the winter onslaught, but for those who remain, this is a time for patience - a waiting game.
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A new law forcing motorists to carry breathalyser kits when driving in France has been delayed until March 2013 due to stock difficulties. Currently, all drivers in France face a caution if they are caught without the compulsory testing kits.
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