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If you are venturing into the wilds of West London this weekend why not a make a detour and head for the Metro Ski an Snowboard Show at Olympia.
Running from Wednesday the 24th of October until Sunday the 28 the Metro Ski and Snowboard Show is the UK's largest and most visited ski show.
This year the Worldski team can be found in attendance on the Black Diamond stand so pop by if you want to speak to someone about lift passes , ski hire , or your ski holiday
Paul@worldski.com
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Monday, October 8, 2007
Who is going to run the lifts, serve your food and make your beds?
American ski resorts have for many years relied upon cheap international students and backpackers to fill the seasonal positions which they were unable to be fill from their local domestic workforce.
Resorts such as Copper Mountain and Breckenridge rely heavily on this available workforce, normally young Southern Hemisphere students on their summer breaks and it always added to the charachter of the resort to hear the cheery call of ' Good Day Mate' or a ' No worries Cobber' as you ordered a beer or sat on a lift.
However changes in immigration law which have occurred in the last week have the potential to severely limit services and drive skiing and snowboarding prices skyhigh as resorts turn to the more expensive 'native' workforce to run the restauraunts, sell you your lift pass ,fit your ski hire and clean and service your hotels.
Traditonally resorts used the H-2B visa to grant grant temporary seasonal status to potential employees engaged in non-agricultural labor, and this year they have been set with a 33,000 cap for the whole country. These places have already been filled and the 50,000 outstanding applications are likely to be turned down unless resorts lobby their politicians quick. Even if Congress does change it's mind there is no guarentee that your friendly 'Sheila' will be in place for the Christmas.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Chill Factore will be the UK's longest and widest real snow indoor ski slope opens in November
Opening in November 2007, Chill Factore is much more than a conventional indoor ski slope. Yes, it's a place to ski or board, rock climb and snowplay... but it's also a place where active lifestyle shops, themed bars and contemporary restaurants create an authentic alpine village. A place in the right position to attract millions of visitors. A place to have fun, take it easy or simply breathe in the continental buzz.
Less than four miles from the centre of Manchester and next door to the renowned Trafford Centre, Chill Factore will bring together the best of snowsports, extreme sports, active leisure and lifestyle retailing, contemporary bars and restaurants, all under one roof. It will be an enchanting, exhilarating environment where you can experience an authentic alpine world - all year round.
For the snowsports enthusiast, whether expert or beginner, young or old, the snow conditions are always perfect, with bars and restaurants overlooking the slopes and the alpine street offering the retail variety and ambiance straight from the Alps.
It's the ideal place to brush up your skills or try out the increasingly popular alpine sports before you hit the mountains - with the finest tuition in the country for all levels
And Chill Factore is much more than an exhilarating skiing and boarding venue. With its snow play and tobogganing it is perfect for kids too, with a truly unique family atmosphere.
Quite simply, Chill Factore will be one of the most exciting leisure experiences in Britain.
Chill Factore will be the UK's longest and widest real snow indoor ski slope (main slope 180 metres long and a total of 100 metres wide at the bottom), with the finest snow, all year round.
Just like your favourite resort, there will be separate but inter-connected activity areas. At 100 metres wide, there's plenty of room for everyone, so competitions could be taking place on one side of the slope whilst still leaving plenty of room for recreational skiers. In addition to the main run there will be two beginners' areas, a toboggan run and a children's snow play area.
The slopes have been designed to appeal to everyone, from potential champions looking for world class training close to home or the beginner making those first turns. At Chill Factore you can expect to receive unrivalled ski tuition, tailored specifically to suit your individual needs. With the top snow professionals (BASI1) on hand, the Chill Factore team offers a variety of experienced support; whether you are a ski expert looking to make your hobby into a career, or a novice to the sport, Chill Factore's centre of excellence is the perfect place to meet all your needs!
Already had a taste of the slopes? If you feel you have reached a plateau and think you are ready for the next level, Chill Factore's quality ski school will work with you, helping you in your journey to the next level.
For those interested in competing, the team at Chill Factore will help you hone your skills, helping you on your winning ways.
Chill Factore will have a host of ways to soak up the energy. The children's snow-play zone will be safely separated from the skiers and boarders, a winter wonderland of magical play, with penguins and polar bears, igloos and ice-castles, slides and snowmen. The toboggan run will be the real thing - and no crashing into the ski racks at the bottom!
Just like the Alps, it can be a fun day out for the whole family or it can give you a rush of adrenalin as you stand at the top of a freshly groomed piste, and there's great après- ski viewing from the slope facing bars and restaurants.
Chill Factore will bring the atmosphere of an Alpine ski resort to the heart of the North West - without setting a foot outside.
A charming alpine street with your choice of restaurants and active lifestyle shopping, plus glühwein, and hot chocolate from slope-facing restaurants - will all be on hand to make the experience complete.
Great slope dining and super-cool shopping are always fundamental elements at a ski resort, and Chill Factore will be no different.
It will be THE destination for everyone, from smart Friday nighters looking for a great new scene to leisurely mid-week shoppers looking for some stylish retail therapy along with a good lunch or just a cup of coffee and slice of strudel.
Chill Factore's shops, bars and restaurants will welcome a great mix of visitors, happy to browse the stores or just sit and soak up the atmosphere. The sharpest boarders will impress spectators young and old, while everyone loves to watch little ones having a whale of time in the snow. That special mix - unique to a ski resort - comes when relaxation and exhilaration meet in that unique alpine setting.
Location : Next to the Trafford Centre which attracts 30 million shoppers per annum
Direct shuttle bus from the Trafford Centre
Direct access from Junction 10 M60
4 miles from Manchester city centre
Excellent bus links to the Trafford Centre from all over the region
Landmark building for the northwest towering over the M60.
4.5 million people within 30 minutes drive
6.5 million people within 45 minutes drive
£13 billion regional expenditure
10,000 sq.ft. flagship store already let to National mountain and snowsports retailer Snow and Rock
Less than four miles from the centre of Manchester and next door to the renowned Trafford Centre, Chill Factore will bring together the best of snowsports, extreme sports, active leisure and lifestyle retailing, contemporary bars and restaurants, all under one roof. It will be an enchanting, exhilarating environment where you can experience an authentic alpine world - all year round.
For the snowsports enthusiast, whether expert or beginner, young or old, the snow conditions are always perfect, with bars and restaurants overlooking the slopes and the alpine street offering the retail variety and ambiance straight from the Alps.
It's the ideal place to brush up your skills or try out the increasingly popular alpine sports before you hit the mountains - with the finest tuition in the country for all levels
And Chill Factore is much more than an exhilarating skiing and boarding venue. With its snow play and tobogganing it is perfect for kids too, with a truly unique family atmosphere.
Quite simply, Chill Factore will be one of the most exciting leisure experiences in Britain.
Chill Factore will be the UK's longest and widest real snow indoor ski slope (main slope 180 metres long and a total of 100 metres wide at the bottom), with the finest snow, all year round.
Just like your favourite resort, there will be separate but inter-connected activity areas. At 100 metres wide, there's plenty of room for everyone, so competitions could be taking place on one side of the slope whilst still leaving plenty of room for recreational skiers. In addition to the main run there will be two beginners' areas, a toboggan run and a children's snow play area.
The slopes have been designed to appeal to everyone, from potential champions looking for world class training close to home or the beginner making those first turns. At Chill Factore you can expect to receive unrivalled ski tuition, tailored specifically to suit your individual needs. With the top snow professionals (BASI1) on hand, the Chill Factore team offers a variety of experienced support; whether you are a ski expert looking to make your hobby into a career, or a novice to the sport, Chill Factore's centre of excellence is the perfect place to meet all your needs!
Already had a taste of the slopes? If you feel you have reached a plateau and think you are ready for the next level, Chill Factore's quality ski school will work with you, helping you in your journey to the next level.
For those interested in competing, the team at Chill Factore will help you hone your skills, helping you on your winning ways.
Chill Factore will have a host of ways to soak up the energy. The children's snow-play zone will be safely separated from the skiers and boarders, a winter wonderland of magical play, with penguins and polar bears, igloos and ice-castles, slides and snowmen. The toboggan run will be the real thing - and no crashing into the ski racks at the bottom!
Just like the Alps, it can be a fun day out for the whole family or it can give you a rush of adrenalin as you stand at the top of a freshly groomed piste, and there's great après- ski viewing from the slope facing bars and restaurants.
Chill Factore will bring the atmosphere of an Alpine ski resort to the heart of the North West - without setting a foot outside.
A charming alpine street with your choice of restaurants and active lifestyle shopping, plus glühwein, and hot chocolate from slope-facing restaurants - will all be on hand to make the experience complete.
Great slope dining and super-cool shopping are always fundamental elements at a ski resort, and Chill Factore will be no different.
It will be THE destination for everyone, from smart Friday nighters looking for a great new scene to leisurely mid-week shoppers looking for some stylish retail therapy along with a good lunch or just a cup of coffee and slice of strudel.
Chill Factore's shops, bars and restaurants will welcome a great mix of visitors, happy to browse the stores or just sit and soak up the atmosphere. The sharpest boarders will impress spectators young and old, while everyone loves to watch little ones having a whale of time in the snow. That special mix - unique to a ski resort - comes when relaxation and exhilaration meet in that unique alpine setting.
Location : Next to the Trafford Centre which attracts 30 million shoppers per annum
Direct shuttle bus from the Trafford Centre
Direct access from Junction 10 M60
4 miles from Manchester city centre
Excellent bus links to the Trafford Centre from all over the region
Landmark building for the northwest towering over the M60.
4.5 million people within 30 minutes drive
6.5 million people within 45 minutes drive
£13 billion regional expenditure
10,000 sq.ft. flagship store already let to National mountain and snowsports retailer Snow and Rock
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