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Skiing and Covid-19: What are the current rules and restrictions in ski resorts? Updated, March 18th, 2022

March 18, 2022April 21, 2022

Update, March 18th, 2022: The UK scraps all Covid travel restrictions Effective today, the British government has removed the remaining COVID-19 international travel restrictions for all passengers. Passenger locator forms will be scrapped, and there won’t be any tests for anyone …

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Last-minute ski holiday swaps

December 24, 2021December 24, 2021

As France has effectively banned British holidaymakers, and Austria has tightened up entry requirements, a lot of determined skiers are making last-minute swaps to new destinations where the atmosphere is a bit more relaxed. Rest assured, if you want to …

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Go With the (Lateral) Flow!

October 24, 2021April 21, 2022

Trips abroad this winter have just become cheaper and easier for people in England who are fully vaccinated against coronavirus. From today, if you’ve had both your jabs, you no longer need to take an expensive PCR test after returning …

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The current state of affairs: Skiing and Covid-19 update, Dec 15, 2020

December 15, 2020December 18, 2020

This week’s headlines: Quarantine in England reduced to 5 days Switzerland ski holiday bookings pick up Good snow conditions / high avalanche risk Which ski areas are open? Quarantine in England reduced to 5 days with test, 10 days without. …

A skier in a green jacket enjoys an off-piste ski lesson on her way back towards the village of St Christophe

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Which ski resorts will open first in 2020/2021? (Hint: some are already open)

November 30, 2020December 18, 2020

It’s the question people have been asking for months: When will I be able to go skiing? German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and French President Emmanuel Macron have called for all ski resorts in Europe to …

ski outerwear - smiling man wearing ski jacket

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New ‘Test to Release’ scheme will slash travel quarantine to just five days

November 24, 2020December 18, 2020

From 15 December 2020, passengers arriving to England will have the option to take a test after 5 days of self- isolation, with a negative result releasing them from quarantine. The test must be booked with a government approved firm …

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Covid Vaccine & Skiing: How will the coronavirus vaccine affect skiing in 2021?

November 9, 2020December 18, 2020

You’ve probably heard this by now but Pfizer and BioNTech have announced a Covid vaccine with a 90% efficacy rate, but what exactly does this mean for skiing in 2021? We already know that almost half of the population of …

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Harvard Global Health Director: Positive Outlook for Skiing in 20/21 Despite COVID-19

August 11, 2020December 18, 2020

How will coronavirus affect the 20/21 ski season? Will I be able to go skiing this winter? If you’re reading this, the chances are strong you want to know if you’re going to be able to go skiing in winter …

emoji quiz of 10 popular french ski resorts

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Emoji Quiz – Ski Resort Names – How Many can YOU Guess?

April 21, 2020April 21, 2022

COVID 19 has put an end to the ski season, but we can still have a little skiing and snowboarding fun! Skiers and snowboarders of the world: just because we’re all stuck at home hiding from coronavirus instead of on …

Majestic snow-covered mountains rise up above the ski slopes of Les Sept Laux

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EU Coronavirus Funding Support for Self-Employed Workers

March 30, 2020April 21, 2022

What kind of financial aid is available for Self-Employed workers affected by the COVID-19 Outbreak? The abrupt end to the ski season hit everyone hard, but those whose livelihoods depend on the lifts turning were hit harder than many. A …