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Mostly about the local skiing, but some cycling, architecture & politics as well. Twitter: @SimonMAtkinson & @TweetLesArcs. Instagram: SimonAtkinson

Friday, 24 January 2014

SKI HISTORY: In search of "White Gold"

A look at the history of ski resorts in France reveals some common themes: rural depopulation in the Alpine valleys, virgin snowfields in t...

Saturday, 18 January 2014

SNOWBOARDING IN 2014: Four Very Important Questions

1. Is snowboarding on the increase? No, quite the contrary, although it is stronger in North America than in Europe. In France and Swit...

Saturday, 11 January 2014

COULD BE WORSE: The 2013/14 Season So Far

Today's Le Dauphiné report early season figures showing a 5% fall in numbers using French ski lifts. It all started so well, with ...

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