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What's New in La Plagne?
You heard it here first (hopefully!). The word on the street / pistes / chairlifts / bars for those of you who are coming out on holiday, have a place here and like to keep up with what is happening, or have been and want to keep in touch. If you have some news regarding the resort you would like featured please do send us your news.
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| La Plagne News | Latest study results on wearing a helmet |
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Latest study results on wearing a helmet
by Helen McGrory | Ski Content Editor |
published 25-Apr-2008
A new study in to ski injuries by Professor Peter Cummings of the University of Washington has concluded that wearing a helmet reduces the chances of injury by 15 per cent. read more...
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| La Plagne News | Tourist Office success in La Plagne |
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Tourist Office success in La Plagne
by Caroline Face | Ski News Reporter |
published 16-Apr-2008 | last updated 21-Apr-2008
As the 2008 ski season is drawing to a close in La Plagne, the resort has deemed the new ‘Point I’ information points a great success. read more...
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| La Plagne News | La Plagne fireman a multimillionaire…for a few hours |
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La Plagne fireman a multimillionaire…for a few hours
by Caroline Face | Ski News Reporter |
published 16-Apr-2008
A classic case of human error that made for a funny tale for one La Plagne-based seasonal fireman this week who, on thinking he was a few euros in debt on his current account, checked his balance to find he had 27million euros! read more...
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| La Plagne News | A busy day for the chopper in La Plagne |
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A busy day for the chopper in La Plagne
by Caroline Face | Ski News Reporter |
published 6-Apr-2008
The CRS rescue helicopter was hard at work in La Plagne this week, with an alert at around 14:00 on Wednesday for a group of five skiers and snowboaders stuck in a couloir in the Verdons sector of the resort. read more...
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| La Plagne News | Ski resorts to invest in ‘Hi-Glo’ snow system |
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Ski resorts to invest in ‘Hi-Glo’ snow system
by Caroline Face | Ski News Reporter |
published 1-Apr-2008
Following trials in the US at CopperBeech Mountain resort, French ski resorts are looking into investing in a system to colour the snow as it falls, making it easier for skiers and pisteurs alike, called HiGloSno. read more...
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| La Plagne News | Art and music in Aime |
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Art and music in Aime
by Caroline Face | Ski News Reporter |
published 1-Apr-2008
A new exhibition has been launched at the Maison des Arts on the Avenue de Tarentaise, in Aime this week. Featuring over 12 talented local artists, the gallery is well worth a visit and is open every day from 15:00 to 18:00, except Saturdays. read more...
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| La Plagne News | Huge dumps of snow for Easter! |
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Huge dumps of snow for Easter!
by Helen McGrory | Ski Content Editor |
published 24-Mar-2008
Was it Batman that used to say “Holy Moly”? Well even if it wasn’t that’s the only way to describe the amount of snow that’s fallen across the Alps this weekend! It’s incredible! Many of you will have already received our Dump Alert this morning, letting you know that the snow has been falling pretty constantly for the last three days. I cleared nearly 2 feet of snow from my car this weekend after just a few hours of snowfall, and if the ploughs hadn’t been clearing like crazy, we would have knee deep powder in town! read more...
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| La Plagne News | An innovative way to recycle those old skis |
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An innovative way to recycle those old skis
by Caroline Face | Ski News Reporter |
published 14-Mar-2008 | last updated 17-Mar-2008
After much research, an Albertville-based company has discovered a way of recycling used ski gear. read more...
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| La Plagne News | Go eco-friendly in your choice of kit |
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Go eco-friendly in your choice of kit
by Helen McGrory | Ski Content Editor |
published 12-Mar-2008
Arkema and Scarpa’s research and development teams have been working closely together to design and develop a more ecological boot which they’ve named the Scarpa Hurricane. For the first time, the shell, strap band and tongue of the new boot use Pebax Rnew, a high-tech thermoplastic elastomer derived from over 80% renewable raw materials. Italian sports equipment manufacturer Scarpa, which specializes in top-of-the-range skiing, mountaineering and rock-climbing boots, wants to show that it is possible to take environmental issues into account and still fulfil performance requirements. Processed for the most part from a vegetable oil, Pebax Rnew offers the same properties as traditional Pebax, both being high-tech polymers. read more...
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| La Plagne News | Is France heading for a blame society? |
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Is France heading for a blame society?
by Caroline Face | Ski News Reporter |
published 5-Mar-2008
With the headline tragic events in Chamonix valley this weekend, some are starting to ask questions. read more...
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