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Remember holidays on snow? They were fun, weren\u2019t they? This upcoming season, they\u2019re set to return and we\u2019re pretty excited about it. We\u2019ve teamed up with Crystal Ski Holidays to get the hype train rolling<\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s be real for a second. We\u2019re all absolutely sick of not getting our shred on, aren\u2019t we?. Last season was a write off, the season before it was (mostly) a write off, and it\u2019s just been too long, far too long in fact, since any of us clipped in and slid about on some of mother nature\u2019s white and powdery goodness. This season however, that looks set to change. The ski \/ snowboard trip is making a big old comeback and, honestly, we couldn\u2019t be more stoked if we turned off the M6 at either junction 15 or 16 and drove down the A500 for a bit (look it up on a map).<\/p>\n

To get you hyped on the upcoming ski season, we\u2019ve teamed up with Crystal Ski Holidays<\/a> to bring you a list of reasons why we\u2019re buzzing to get back amongst it in the high places of the world. Brace yourself. It\u2019s about to get deeply relatable. These are some of the things we\u2019ve missed the most about ski trips<\/p>\n

Chairlift Chats<\/h2>\n

Chairlift chats are pretty much like regular chats but also, in another sense, they\u2019re different in every conceivable way. Firstly, that scenery. You\u2019re not getting that on a park bench at home are you? One minute you\u2019re stuck in the queue, discovering in real-time just how much secondary school French you\u2019ve forgotten, the next\u2026 you\u2019re floating high above the slopes soaking up those jaw-dropping mountain vistas that\u2019ll be imprinted on your mind\u2019s eye until the day you die.<\/p>\n

Then there\u2019s the chats themselves. The reminiscing over last night\u2019s apr\u00e8s shenanigans, the \u201cDuuuuude. Are you going to send it this time or what?\u201d bravado, the nostalgic look backs on previous ski trip hilarity; it\u2019s all gold, solid gold. That random middle-aged guy, with the jacket from 1982, sat awkwardly between you? He\u2019s the icing on the cake, the filling in the sandwich, the pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance.<\/p>\n

Bluebird Days<\/h2>\n

Sliding down the mountain with nothing but true blue above your head is the one, isn\u2019t it? That contrast between the white snow and the ocean in the sky, the sun so close you feel like you could reach out and pluck it from above like a hot grape, the endless opportunities for panoramic photos; yes, bluebird days are a special kind of magic. We can\u2019t wait to experience them all over again.<\/p>\n

Fresh Corduroy<\/h2>\n

At one stage during the long, arduous, months of lockdown a member of our team (who shall remain anonymous) took to switching his phone into incognito mode and googling \u2018corduoroy snow\u2019 when no one was around. And, quite frankly, who can blame them? There\u2019s nothing on earth quite like setting your eyes on an uninterrupted piste right after the resort machines have done their thing. Hang close ups of \u2018the cord\u2019 in all the art museums already. That distinct pattern winding its way down a mountain slope really is one of the most beautiful sights on earth. A blank canvas yet to be painted on, fresh corduroy speaks of potential, untapped opportunity, and memories yet to be made. It\u2019s class.<\/p>\n

First Lifts<\/h2>\n

Despite the hangover, despite the ludicrously early wake-up call, you\u2019ve done it. You\u2019ve made it out the door of your chalet. The sun hasn\u2019t even popped its head over the nearest mountain yet but you, you legend, are already making your way to the gondola in town. You\u2019re going to be front of the queue, the first in line, the person who makes that first sweeping turn in the beautiful fresh cord (see above).<\/p>\n

Getting to the top of that very first lift and feeling like the mountain is your very own personal playground to be explored, and to be enjoyed to its fullest, is one of the most exciting experiences you can have on a ski trip. It\u2019s a moment well worth getting out of bed for.<\/p>\n

Ski School Stories<\/h2>\n

Whether you\u2019re an absolute beginner, learning the ropes, or an intermediate trying to take the next step on your journey to mastering your chosen snow sport there\u2019s something fun about getting to the end of the day and reflecting on the highs and lows of your education. Sure, that high-speed collision with your friend might have hurt a bit but it also was, in hindsight, a perfect moment of slapstick with all the comedic ingredients required to make it a spaghetti lol-ognese.<\/p>\n

Maybe you treated yourself to a freestyle lesson, maybe you managed to get two inches of air and landed that safely without injuring yourself. Or maybe you accidentally slid into a ski school made up entirely of tiny French children, and maybe one of the tiny French shredders came up to you afterwards and clipped you round the ear for it and you just had to sit there and say \u201cYeah, fair play. I deserved that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wherever you are on the skiing \/ snowboarding talent spectrum, ski school stories are a fundamental part of the ski holiday experience. You\u2019re never too old to learn.<\/p>\n

The Food<\/h2>\n

Food just tastes better in the mountains. Don\u2019t @ us.<\/p>\n

The Snow<\/h2>\n

Obviously we get snow here in the UK but it\u2019s never quite the same, is it? If it even settles at all, it\u2019s more often than not incredibly slushy after a solitary morning of mucking about and isn\u2019t usually anything to write home about. You might get lucky in the Scottish ski resorts or up on the higher reaches of the Lake District, of course, but most of the time\u2026 snow in the British Isles is pretty pants.<\/p>\n

The kind of snow you get on holiday though? Boy, that\u2019s a whole different kettle of fish. Snow on holiday is extra special, snow on holiday is fun for days on end, snow on holiday makes you want to dive headfirst and roll about on the floor like a dog with an itch. There really is no business like holiday snow business.<\/p>\n

The Apr\u00e8s<\/h2>\n

In the same way that we all missed the pub during lockdown, we\u2019ve all missed the vibe of the apr\u00e8s ski haven\u2019t we? That get together with friends at the end of the day, that first pint, that first moment of tears-in-your-eyes laughter; we don\u2019t mean to get too real with you all but there is something special about it.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re all about tying one on, and cutting loose on the floor with your\u2026 err\u2026 \u2018moves\u2019, or keeping it casual in a quieter, more out of the way, establishment, the feel good apr\u00e8s times are all set to return. Speaking of non-skiing activities btw, quick shoutout for all those fun activities that elevate the ski trip experience in their own way. The sledding, the cheeky visit to the spa (don\u2019t knock it until you\u2019ve tried it), the snowmobiling; enjoyable stuff like that. Are you buzzing yet? We\u2019re buzzing.<\/p>\n

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With Crystal Ski Holidays<\/a>, there\u2019s a choice of over 100 resorts and more than 15 UK airports. There\u2019s also three easy ways to book \u2013 online, via phone, or in one of their hubs. All of their holidays include flights, transfers and accommodation as standard. You can add lift passes, equipment hire, and ski school booking so everything\u2019s ready for when you arrive.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Throughout your experience with Crystal Ski Holidays you\u2019ll get expert service every step of the way (this lot know what they\u2019re doing, and take the faff out of the equation). You can download the free Ski Explorer app to get up-to-date snow reports, resort info and more.<\/em><\/p>\n

Travel\u2019s naturally all a bit uncertain at the moment but you can rest assured that Crystal Ski Holidays serve up ABTA & ATOL protected ski packages. <\/em>They\u2019re also promising COVID-19 flexibility, fee-free changes and package refund guarantee. <\/em><\/p>\n

Head to the Crystal Ski Holidays website for more information on the Crystal Holiday Promise<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n