Monthly Archives: August 2013

No Swiss Ski Lift for North Korea

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It’s bad news for North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, as the BBC has reported that he will no longer be able to buy ski lifts from Switzerland. The country has been trying to develop a ski resort at Masik, partly …

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How downhill skier Chemmy Alcott trains for the Winter Olympics…

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Britain’s number 1 female skier Chemmy Alcott has had a tough period since her career threatening injury in 2011. However, she’s now back on track to compete at her fourth Winter Olympics this winter season at Sochi in Russia. This …

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Meet The Chaletline Team: Sally Lipscombe

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This is the second of our new series of posts: ‘Meet The Team’.  It’s a chance for you, our customers, to find out a bit more about those friendly and informed voices you hear on the other end of the …

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Meet the Chaletline.co.uk Team: Mark Alden

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This is the first of our new series of posts: ‘Meet The Team’.  It’s a chance for you, our customers, to find out a bit more about those friendly and informed voices you hear on the other end of the …

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What bears really do in the woods…

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We loved this recent video from Alberta Parks that reveals exactly what bears really do in the woods… (It’s scratch their backs on trees.  A lot.) Article By Iain Martin

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New London snow dome planned for Westfield shopping centre

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Exciting news broke last week for skiers and snowboarders in and near to London as it was announced that a new indoor snow centre is on the cards. It will be developed by Westfield shopping centre at Stratford, immediately next …

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