All Scottish ski areas open for first time this season

All five Scottish ski centres will be open by Wednesday this week, as heavy snow in Western Scotland allowed the two remaining centres yet to open for 2008-9 – Glencoe and Nevis Range – to open for the first time.

Glencoe plans to open this Wednesday at 10am, a spokesman commented, “Heavy snow over the last couple of days has improved the overall situation on the mountain. All runs are now complete although some are narrow in places.”

A spokesperson for Nevis Range to the north commented, “We are open for skiing! Fresh snow at all levels and most main runs complete but unconsolidated. Pisting is in progress and more runs will open as the week progresses.”

There has been less fresh snow in the East where the other three centres are located, and have been operating intermittently since back on Halloween 2008. However all three remaining centres there (Cairngorm, Glenshee and The Lecht) are open with limited terrain.

Stocking fillers from just 99p!

With Christmas just around the corner, we thought we'd round up all our best stocking filler bargains! With prices from as little as 99p, you can afford to shop online with skiwear4less this year!

BLIZZARD SKI CAP
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BIG AIR SKI SWEATSHIRT
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A great little present for anyone at Christmas, perfect for layering up on ski trips or just for wearing at home when it's getting colder. Available in different designs and sizes.




FIVE SEASONS KIDS TRILBY PANT
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Snow Report

AUT: Last week's fresh snow has boosted snow conditions across Austria.
FRA: Tignes benefited from 30cm of fresh snow last week, doubling the snow depth. Cold weather is helping to maintain the great snow conditions.
SWI: Saas Fee and Zermatt are both open for skiing and expect more fresh snow on Tuesday.
ITA: Val Senales received 50cm of fresh snow last week. Light snow is forecast until Friday.
SCO: The Lecht is open for snowsports. Although this week is milder than last week, the temperature is expected to drop again on Friday.
USA: More resorts are opening for winter skiing; Killington opened over the weekend and Mammoth opened on Monday.
CAN: Sunshine Village is scheduled to kick off the Canadian season this week, opening on Friday.

Your guide to the best priced ski wear!

With the credit crunch biting at your heels and Christmas just around the corner, you're probably thinking that you can't afford to buy new ski wear this year. But you can!
Our Crazy Clearance section on skiwear4less.com is proving to be a huge success, we've slashed the prices on 1000's of products so that you can afford to stock up on some essentials! And the choice just keeps growing each day!
Check out our guide below to your ski wear essentials and pick up some bargains for this years trip!

THERMALS
The most important layer, without a good quality base layer, the performance of each subsequent layer will be compromised. This layer should be close fitting to maximise the fabric's moisture wicking capabilities.
Though it's essential to purchase a good quality set of thermals, it doesn't have to break the bank! We've got sets reduced from £60 a set to just £10 a set! Thats a saving of £50! With brands such as Big Air & Five Seasons, you know you're getting good quality products!



FLEECE
A good quality fleece can be worn underneath your ski jacket to provide extra warmth.
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SKI JACKETS
Purchasing a good quality ski jacket is very important, the jacket you choose should offer durable protection against the abrasive effects of snow and ice, but must be light enough to allow for sustained activity.
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SKI PANTS
Ski pants are constructed on the same principal as ski jackets, therefore it's important to buy a pair which fit well and are comfortable. Detachable braces and adjustable waists can also help to perfect the fit. We've got a great selection to choose from, with prices starting from just £10!



SKI GLOVES
Good quality gloves go a long way to making your ski day comfortable. You need to keep your hands dry and warm and padded ski gloves can also protect against injuries. Look for gloves and mittens that fit snugly, are well insulated, and allow your hands to move freely.
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ACCESSORIES
There's plenty of other things to stock up on for your trip, such as sunglasses, ski goggles, lift pass holders, handwarmers, footwarmers, ski ties and more. But you'll find them all at knockdown prices at skiwear4less.com
Our best bargain would be our Apres Ski Boots, which we stock in adult sizes for £19.99 and junior sizes for £14.99. These have a huge saving of £20! So grab a pair today!



KIDS SKI WEAR
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In fact, we've got so many bargains it would be impossible for us to fit them all on this blog!
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Vail Resorts ban Burton Love Boards

Six ski resorts are joining in the protest over Burton's two controversial new snowboards, which feature images of Playboy models.
Smugglers' Notch in Vermont says it has banned employees from using the Love and Primo boards made by Burton Snowboards. Vail Resorts has prohibited employees of its Vail, Breckenridge, Beaver Creek and Keystone resorts in Colorado and California's Heavenly Mountain from using the Love boards or any other inappropriate, offensive or suggestive equipment while on duty. The boards also led to a demonstration last week outside Burton's headquarters in Burlington, Vermont.
Burton CEO Laurent Potdevin says the company supports freedom of artistic expression and stands by the boards.