Friday
Heavy snowfall in French & Italian resorts
After a prolonged dry spell heavy snow has returned to many ski resorts in Europe.
The snow arrived this week, with the Italian resort of Chiesa seeing the bigest dump (70cm). Serre Chevalier had 50cm and La Grave 35cm.
Snowfall in Austrian resorts, where conditions have been warm a couple of weeks, has been more varied: St Anton and Ischgl had just 5cm of fresh snow this week, while Ellmau and Söll have reported no significant falls since late December. The best conditions remain at higher altitudes.
The snow arrived this week, with the Italian resort of Chiesa seeing the bigest dump (70cm). Serre Chevalier had 50cm and La Grave 35cm.
Snowfall in Austrian resorts, where conditions have been warm a couple of weeks, has been more varied: St Anton and Ischgl had just 5cm of fresh snow this week, while Ellmau and Söll have reported no significant falls since late December. The best conditions remain at higher altitudes.
Sunday
Ski Sunday Returns!
Graham Bell and Ed Leigh present coverage of the men's giant slalom from Adelboden in Switzerland. Austrian Benjamin Raich has won three of the last four giant slaloms at the Kuonisbaergli course, including most recently in 2009. He was denied the chance to add a fourth win when 2010's event was cancelled due to fog. There is also some spectacular action featuring 16 of the world's best snowboarders going head-to-head at the Oakley Air and Style Big Air snowboard event in Beijing.
17:00 on BBC Two
17:00 on BBC Two
Annecy 2018 Winter Olympics bid may bring games nearer
Effective and efficient transport links from the UK to the French Alps, especially Annecy, will improve opportunities for skiers and snowboarders from Britain to take part in the 2018 Winter Olympics, if Annecy`s bid for the games is accepted.
Already in place are the existing links to the French Alps via the Eurostar and the airports of Geneva and Lyon. Geographically, Annecy with its lakeside location, at the base of four mountains, is in an excellent position to host the games.
The area is already on the map sitting just an hour away from Chamonix where the 1924 games were held. Alpine skiing and ice hockey competitions would use this venue. The iconic and hugely challenging Mont Blanc could be the scene of dramatic competition.
Other venues will benefit from being improved from the 1992 Albertville games. It is planned that Les Houches and La Plagne will host the Bobsleigh, Luge and Skeleton competitions. Annecy will host the skating and curling events whilst La Semnoz will have responsibility for Snowboard and Freestyle skiing. Nearby, La Clusaz and Le Grand Bomand will host Nordic events.
Annecy wants to offer visitors the best experience during the games and complimentary tickets to the events will be on offer to visitors holidaying in the host resorts.
July 2011 marks the date when Annecy, alongside fellow candidate cities Munich and Pyeongchang, face the vote of IOC members at their annual conference in Durban, South Africa.
Meanwhile, Annecy`s promotional campaign is well under way at a series of World Cup Competitions this winter. Look out for the Cross Country in La Clusaz in December,Men`s Downhill in Chamonix in January and the Ski Halfpipe in La Plagne in March.
Already in place are the existing links to the French Alps via the Eurostar and the airports of Geneva and Lyon. Geographically, Annecy with its lakeside location, at the base of four mountains, is in an excellent position to host the games.
The area is already on the map sitting just an hour away from Chamonix where the 1924 games were held. Alpine skiing and ice hockey competitions would use this venue. The iconic and hugely challenging Mont Blanc could be the scene of dramatic competition.
Other venues will benefit from being improved from the 1992 Albertville games. It is planned that Les Houches and La Plagne will host the Bobsleigh, Luge and Skeleton competitions. Annecy will host the skating and curling events whilst La Semnoz will have responsibility for Snowboard and Freestyle skiing. Nearby, La Clusaz and Le Grand Bomand will host Nordic events.
Annecy wants to offer visitors the best experience during the games and complimentary tickets to the events will be on offer to visitors holidaying in the host resorts.
July 2011 marks the date when Annecy, alongside fellow candidate cities Munich and Pyeongchang, face the vote of IOC members at their annual conference in Durban, South Africa.
Meanwhile, Annecy`s promotional campaign is well under way at a series of World Cup Competitions this winter. Look out for the Cross Country in La Clusaz in December,Men`s Downhill in Chamonix in January and the Ski Halfpipe in La Plagne in March.
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Chemmy breaks leg in training run
Skier Chemmy Alcott has reportedly broken her shin and perhaps fractured another bone in her right leg. The injury was sustained whilst training in Lake Louise, Canada.
Alcott said on Twitter: "Thank you everyone for everything. Insane that something that brings you so much pleasure can also bring so much pain."
The three-time Olympian and British number one female skier has been working towards the World Cup season since competing at this year's Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
The British Ski and Snowboard chief executive Dave Edwards gave the following statement:
"Chemmy is a great athlete and has worked very hard to be ready for the World Cup season, so missing it will be a big blow. Naturally, we wish her all the best and hope that she makes a rapid and complete recovery."
Alcott said on Twitter: "Thank you everyone for everything. Insane that something that brings you so much pleasure can also bring so much pain."
The three-time Olympian and British number one female skier has been working towards the World Cup season since competing at this year's Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
The British Ski and Snowboard chief executive Dave Edwards gave the following statement:
"Chemmy is a great athlete and has worked very hard to be ready for the World Cup season, so missing it will be a big blow. Naturally, we wish her all the best and hope that she makes a rapid and complete recovery."
Tuesday
Weston-super-Mare Snow dome?
A multi-million pound snow dome could be built in Weston-super-Mare, it has emerged.
Leisure Dome UK is in talks to purchase land on the Weston Airfield development to build the south west's first indoor ski centre featuring real snow.
If planning permission is approved by North Somerset Council, the venture could be up and running within two years.
The development would also feature a spa and skateboard park.
Leisure Dome UK is in talks to purchase land on the Weston Airfield development to build the south west's first indoor ski centre featuring real snow.
If planning permission is approved by North Somerset Council, the venture could be up and running within two years.
The development would also feature a spa and skateboard park.
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