Ski Independence
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Ski Independence are an award-winning, independent tailor-made ski holiday specialist, offering our clients first-hand advice and unrivalled experience of our featured resorts. We customize complete mountain vacations to more than 100 of the most popular resorts and 1,500 properties in the United States, Canada, Europe and South America.
Ski Independence
1y ago
Set high in Colorado’s awe-inspiring Rocky Mountains are three must-visit ski destinations for any skier or boarder – Breckenridge, Vail and Beaver Creek. All three are premier ski resorts where first-class, world-beating service is top of the agenda.
At Ski Independence we offer a wide range of accommodation in these impressive Colorado destinations, ranging from self-catered condos to boutique and full-service luxury hotels. Learn more about these three resorts below, together with the all-important Epic Pass that gives you access to the mountain – and gets you skiing!
Breckenridge
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Ski Independence
1y ago
It goes without saying that here at Ski Independence we are incredibly passionate about winter sports. However, we understand that a trip to the mountains is about so much more than just skiing or snowboarding. A number of our regular clients don’t clip into skis at all and instead prefer to relax, breathe in the clean air and simply experience being in one of our featured resorts for the pure joy of the mountains. With this in mind we’ve selected our favourite properties that will work well for skiers and non-skiers alike – ideal if your other half doesn’t quite share your love for skiing!
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Ski Independence
1y ago
The last couple of years have taught us just how important travel is for the soul. We all need a break from the everyday. The delight in being somewhere new, admiring spectacular scenery, sampling new food and exploring different terrain on your skis shouldn’t be underestimated.
With this is mind, we’ve put together a bucket list of top ski experiences in our European programme.
1. Marvel at the Mighty Matterhorn (Zermatt, Switzerland)
Zermatt (credit: @victorhwn725)
You’ve seen photos of this iconic mountain but have you seen it in the flesh? It really is as spectacular as it looks. Zermatt i ..read more
Ski Independence
2y ago
The multi-resort ski lift ticket is big business these days, but does it make sense for you to purchase one? Let’s look at what’s on offer and how you can get the best value out of an Epic Pass…
What is an Epic Pass?
The Epic Pass was born in 2008 as a way to use one season ticket for resorts under the ownership of Vail Resorts. What started then with 5 resorts in Colorado, plus 1 in California, has now become a network of 37 North American resorts plus 20+ international friends.
There’s no escaping the fact that these passes are designed to suit their biggest audience – the USA – more t ..read more
Ski Independence
2y ago
Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti
Soothing spa treatments, hot tubs with a view, a dip in a heated outdoor pool. Is there a better way to round off a day on the slopes? No luxury ski hotel would be complete without the finest wellness facilities – your après-ski sanctuary set against majestic mountain scenery.
If rejuvenation and restoration are key components of your next ski holiday, our Ski Specialists have put together their essential guide to the best ski hotels for wellness this winter.
Hotel L’Apogée, Courchevel
For understated 5-star luxury
Hotel L’Apogée is a fabulous ski-in/ski-out hot ..read more
Ski Independence
2y ago
Ski holidays were happily back on the agenda in Winter 2021/22 and after so many cancelled or postponed travel plans, a ski trip this season offered the opportunity to do things differently. Whether that meant staying for longer, venturing further afield or adding on a luxury mini break, clients were seeking rich experiences that were truly worth the wait.
For one Ski Independence client, combining their 40th wedding anniversary celebration with a 3 year absence from the slopes meant revisiting the bucket list. The brief? To tick off another iconic ski destination and then take in one of the g ..read more
Ski Independence
2y ago
Even though it’s only the middle of January, there are already plenty of awe-inspiring video clips to warm you up for your ski holiday. Here’s our Top 5 Favourite Ski Videos of the winter so far:
1. Candide Thovex’s latest show-reel
There’s no soundtrack on this clip, but hearing the skis on the snow makes Candide’s skiing all the more impressive:
2. Winning on home snow
Ski technique goals? Frenchman Clement Noel puts down an impressive early season run on home snow in Val d’Isère:
3. Tom Pagès in Avoriaz
Avoriaz like you’ve never seen it before!
4. Markus Eder – wow, just wow!
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Ski Independence
2y ago
Megeve (image: Simon Garnier)
Whatever you’re doing to mark Christmas 2021, we’re sending our best wishes for a safe & enjoyable festive period.
Our Festive Opening Hours 2021/22
We will close at 12:30 on Friday 24th December.
Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th December: 09:00-17:30
Friday 31st December: 09:00-12:30
From Tuesday 4th January 2022: weekdays: 09:00 – 17:00 & Saturdays: 09:00-16:30
If you have an urgent query please email ski@ski-i.com. This inbox will be monitored periodically over the festive period.
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Ski Independence
2y ago
Huge Snowfalls in the French Alps
With snow depths of up to 190cm on the upper slopes already, many resorts open early and powder in abundance, could this be one of the best starts to the ski season in the Alps in a decade?
Feast your eyes on our selection of recent snowy images that we’ve gathered from social media…
The Three Valleys
Méribel-Mottaret webcam,14th December
Courchevel @150dow
Val Thorens, 8th December
Val Thorens, 14th December (image: Skipedia.co.uk)Les Portes du Soleil
Avoriaz, 8th December (image: Avoriaz Tourist Office)
Morzine, 10th December (image: Morzine-Avoriaz Facebook ..read more
Ski Independence
2y ago
France’s excellent ski resorts have all kinds of new activities, gastronomy and accommodation to discover after the hiatus of the past 18 months. Here’s a taste of what’s new in the French Alps this winter:
Après-Ski with a difference Ice Floating
Tignes ©andyparant.com
Take your wellness routine to the next level! Float on the icy waters of Lac Ouillette (Val d’Isère) or Lac de Tignes in a specially designed waterproof wet-suit and experience a completely unique way to relax. Get even closer to nature by floating under the stars once the sun has gone down.
Tree Top Adventure
@ Val d’Isère
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