http://www2.natives.co.uk/do/ecco.py/view?listid=9&listcatid=39 en-us (c) Natives http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/weekly-snow-report-sept-3.html The latest weekly snow report from Ski Info suggests snow conditions are favourable - meaning the Winter 2010-2011 season could well kick off as soon as next week. Glaciers in Austria and Italy have benefited from hugh snowfalls in Austria and Italy whilst it's the last week of the ski season in Africa. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:40:11 GMT http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/ski-resorts-fight-to-launch-winter-season.html Read this report from snow forecasters Ski Info to learn a little more about which resort is set to land the honour of (unofficially) launching the 2010-2011 season. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:18:42 GMT http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/scientists-reveal-ski-holiday-heart-attack-risks.html An in depth study by the Medical University of Innsbruck suggests heart attacks account for 40 per cent of all tourist deaths in the Austrian Alps. Scientists believe the figures demonstrate the importance of holidymakers carrying out regular exercise before heading out onto the slopes during their vacation. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:59:25 GMT http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/vail-resorts-launch-hi-tech-application.html Visitors to the Vail Resorts - which include Heavenly, Breckenridge and Keystone - will now benefit from a sophisticated application system that will allow them to track the ski areas and runs they have tackled during their stay. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:43:14 GMT http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/weekly-snow-report.html This week's snow report from Skiinfo.co.uk includes massive snowfalls in Argentina and reports from the last week of the summer ski season in France. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:33:49 GMT http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/french-authorities-to-drain-mont-blanc-lake.html French officials are set to begin the process of draining a lake that has formed under a glacier on Mont Blanc after concerns that its presence may lead to massive floods in the St Gervais valley. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:25:11 GMT http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/focus-on-family-fun-at-squaw-valley.html Squaw Valley in California has made a number of changes for the forthcoming 2010-2011 winter season in order to provide a more family-friendly atmosphere for kids. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:11:49 GMT http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/ski-flights-to-chambery-launched.html British Airways is launching regular ski flights from London to Chambery for the upcoming season. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:10:06 GMT http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/ski-jumping-ace-jailed.html Olympic ski jumping champion Matti Nykanen has been jailed for 16 months for attacking his wife on Christmas Day with a knife. The four time winner, who claimed three of his golds at the 1988 Calgary games, was jailed previously in 2004 for another assault. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:36:51 GMT http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/bootfitting-courses.html Profeets ski bootlab has been making people comfortable for over a decade. Find out about the courses they offer so you can progress your career into boot fitting. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:48:43 GMT http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/ski-show-2010.html It's only 8 weeks until the first snow show of the autumn so we are eagerly awaiting returning to all the top shows. To help you with your planning, we have prepared our own summary for you... Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:21:00 GMT http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/mike-wilson-triple-backflip.html Check out this video of Mike Wilson going wild in the Truckee River near Lake Tahoe. Wilson is well known for pushing the limits... Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:49:46 GMT http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/helmet-survey-explores-attitudes.html A survey being carried out by the University of Surrey is attempting to explore the attitudes of skiiers and snowboarders to wearing helmets. Whatever your view on helmets in general, the University of Surrey would love to hear from you. It'll only take a couple of moments to fill in the survey, but your responses could prove invaluable... Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:41:44 GMT http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/fatality-at-mt-buller.html A skiing trip has ended in tragedy after a 21 year old man was found dead on the slopes of Mt Buller. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:40:51 GMT http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/snow-report-huge-falls-reported.html The latest snow report from Snow Info has reported huge snowfalls in the Swiss Alps, Argentina and New Zealand - where snow depth at the resort of Mt Hutt has hit 2 metres. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:30:19 GMT http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/what-after-A-levels.html Have you just got your A-Levels results but didn't quite get the grades you were expecting? Or got what you wanted, but have a year to play with before starting uni? Plenty of exciting options await you... Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:10:36 GMT http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/survey-reveals-short-break-trends.html Research from ActivityBreaks, the short break specialists, has revealed consumer trends are changing as holidaymakers look for the perfect weekend break. The company believe several factors are now influencing where the modern short break holidaymaker wants to book. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:20:35 GMT http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/resorts-rescued-by-government-bailout.html Two resorts in the Toronto Ski Hills will remain open following a local government bailout. There had been fears that Centennial Park Ski and Snowboard Centre in Etobicoke and Earl Banes Ski and Snowboard Centre would be forced to close, but they will now be subsidised by the taxpayer following government intervention. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:48:32 GMT http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/aspen-ski-pass-prices-frozen.html The Aspen Skiing Company is holding its prices for two of its most popular ski passes for the forthcoming season. The resort is also resurrecting an old favourite in the form of the two-day-per-week pass. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:29:26 GMT http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/FIS-Junior-Championships.html It's an exciting time out in Lake Wanake, New Zealand this week with the world's elite junior snow sports athletes on their way over right now! Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:23:37 GMT http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/The-horn-news-in-zermatt.html Get the latest news from the summer in Zermatt, where we hosted our infamous Zermatt Summer Weekender! Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:09:21 GMT http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/British-Student-death.html We're really sorry to have heard that a British student was killed in a zip wire accident in the Swiss Alps last Sunday. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:35:20 GMT http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/London-Ski-Show-New-Features.html Get a Piste of the Action - London Ski & Board Show 2010 will be rammed full with new and interactive features Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:18:51 GMT http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/children-stranded-on-mt-hutt-ski-area.html Up to 300 children, and 1200 skiiers in total, have been left stranded at Mt Hutt ski field as the result of hazardous road conditions in the region. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:29:04 GMT http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/ski-events-switched-to-coronet-peak.html Coronet Peak looks set to host two major ski races in the Continental Cup race following a last minute change of venue. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:10:46 GMT http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/aus-ski-fields-pass-1m-mark.html Aussie ski resorts are celebrating after the country's ski fields passed the magic 1m natural snow depth mark earlier this week. And weather forecasters are predicting the country could be in for a record season in terms of snow fall. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:32:43 GMT http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/avalanche-survivor-shares-experience.html An avalanche survivor has revealed his relief at surviving an avalanche on Mt Hutt, just a few days after another holidaymaker was killed in the ski area. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:33:29 GMT http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/alps-property-values-set-to-rise.html A property expert believes the introduction of a new winter service could be of major benefit to individuals with properties in popular French ski destinations. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:47:13 GMT http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/salzburg-ski-flights-launched.html Air Berlin is set to launch flights to Salzburg for the forthcoming peak ski season, running services from London several times a week. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:38:53 GMT http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/another-stairlift-for-serre-chevalier.html Serre Chevalier is set to benefit from a new six seater chairlift. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:53:45 GMT http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/fredrik-ericsson-killed-on-k2.html Popular Swedish mountaineer, skiier and explorer Fredrik Ericsson has fallen to his death following an attempt to climb K2. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:06:00 GMT http://www2.natives.co.uk/go/news/US-tourist-fee.html A $14 fee will soon be introduced for British tourists entering the US under the visa waiver scheme Sat, 07 Aug 2010 14:15:51 GMT