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Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn will be taking to the slopes in Vancouver next month wearing a ski helmet designed by one of her fans.The American news network NBC Universal held a competition urging fans to send in their designs for Vonn's helmet. More than 500 entries were sent in before Vonn and her husband Thomas, a former Olympic skier, narrowed the field down to three finalists.Laddie Lee Whitworth, from Idaho, was chosen as the eventual winner for his design featuring a swirling graphic in red....

Brightly coloured ski jackets will be ruling the slopes this season, according to Betony Garner from the Ski Club of Great Britain.Ms Garner gave her opinions on the top ski trends for this season in a feature on the Ski Club's official site. "In terms of clothing, bright colours still rule with lots of vibrant greens, blues and hot pinks for the girls," she explained.Classic black jackets and sallopettes are also set to continue to be popular over the coming months, according to Ms Ga....

Four in ten Brits experience an injury during their winter skiing holiday, according to a new survey.The survey of Holidayextras.com customers found that 41 per cent had experienced an injury while out on the slopes. Of these injuries the most common was cuts and bruises, with 31 per cent of customers stating that they had sustained such an injury. Relatively few had experienced more serious injuries and just six per cent had broken a bone while taking part in snow sports.Figures from the Associ....

A new skier has been added to the list of athletes from the UK that will be competing in the Vancouver Winter Olympics next month.It was announced that 13 snow sports stars would be representing Team GB at the games in Canada. These included freestyle and downhill skiers, as well as boarders.However, following a decision by the British Olympic Association, the snow sports contingent is set to receive another member taking the total number up to 14.Sarah Sauvey was selected on January 28th to re....

Brits looking for a great value ski holiday should head to the slopes of Bulgaria or Andorra, according to Teletext Holidays.The economic downturn led to fears that many people would be abandoning their winter ski holidays in favour of cheaper options. Figures from the Bulgarian National Statistics Institute show that arrivals to the country in December 2009 were down 7.3 per cent compared to the same period in 2008.Anthony Chenery, a travel expert at Teletext Holidays, said that in a bid to inc....

The five ski areas in Scotland have sold over 100,000 tickets since the start of the season.Many of the resorts have been experiencing the best season for many years as good snow has encouraged more people to ski closer to home.According to Ski-Scotland, a total of 107,500 tickets have been sold at Glencoe, Glenshee, Cairngorm mountain, the Nevis Range and Lecht. The figure does not include those who are regular season ticket holders. Ski-Scotland chair Heather Negus said that plans had been in ....

First-time skiers should make sure that they do not spend too much on lift passes, according to the Daily Telegraph.In an article offering advice for winter sport novices, the newspaper said that the limitations placed on beginners because of inexperience mean that it is not worth investing in an expensive lift pass. A number of resorts offer options which cover more than one ski area.The Telegraph also advised that people should check their equipment properly before leaving the rental shop and ....

Freestyle snowboarders who stray away from the traditional baggy style of jackets and salopettes could soon face being excluded from events, reports the New York Times.For many years skiers have been wearing skin tight speed suits to improve their performance, yet the use of fitted clothing for snowboard events is being frowned upon by the boarding community.While FIS rules are in place governing what can be worn in ski cross and snowboard cross events at Olympic and World Cup competitions, they....

Walking enthusiasts will be able to take in the natural beauty of Derbyshire this year through a series of specially organised festivals.The BBC reports that five different festivals will be taking place throughout 2010 containing over 300 different events. The celebrations come shortly after the UK's national parks celebrated their 60th birthday last month.April sees the first event take place in the form of the Peak District Walking Festival. This will be followed shortly afterwards by the Pea....

The members of the British winter sports team that will be packing their ski jackets and heading to Vancouver have been announced.In total 13 snow sports athletes will be making the trip to the Winter Olympics in Canada next month. The team includes four skiers, four snowboarders, three cross country skiers and two freestyle skiers.Among those selected to compete are 24-year-old Zoe Gillings, who is one of the UK's top snowboarders, and Chemmy Alcott, Britain's top female skier.Commenting on he....

The debate about the safety of ski slopes is raging in the US state of California, according to local reports.A bill was recently introduced by the state's senator Leland Yee, which would require anyone under the age of 18 to wear a helmet while taking part in winter sports. It would also mean that any parent whose child is not wearing a helmet would be fined $25 (£15.43).However, proposals for a new law by Sacramento Assemblyman Dave Jones would extend the regulations on ski slope safety e....

More evidence has emerged that the recent cold snap is encouraging people to don their hats and gloves and head out skiing.Experian Hitwise, which monitors internet sites and searches, has released figures which show an 18.5 per cent year-on-year increase in the number of people visiting websites about snow sports in the week leading up January 9th. There was also a seven per cent increases in searches about skiing and snowboarding.However, there has been a surprising trend in the resorts which ....

Even celebrities can't avoid the dangers associated with skiing, as actor Bill Murray found out recently.Reports have emerged that the Lost in Translation star was forced to arrive at a party during the Sundance Film Festival on Sunday on crutches and wearing a knee brace. It is thought that Murray acquired the injury while skiing.Statistics released from the Association of Mountain Doctors in France show that they attended 15,500 incidents of ruptured knee ligaments last season. According to Dr....

Ski wear manufacturer HEAD has announced that it has picked one of the winners for its HEADline competition. The campaign, which was launched on the social networking site Facebook, saw fans submitting slogans to be printed on the skis of the HEAD team during World Cup races. Users were then asked to vote for their favourite before the most popular two were chosen.Sarah Linder from Germany has been named as the winner of the ladies competition for the slogan I HEAD a dream. Her HEADline will now....

Plans to turn Southampton into the 'skiing Mecca of the south' have been unveiled by the city's council.According to the Daily Echo newspaper, council bosses are planning to build a giant snow dome featuring indoor slopes in the heart of the city.Tonnes of fresh snow would be pumped in to the centre on a daily basis, so people can enjoy some fun on the slopes whatever the weather outdoors.Developers are now being invited to register their interest for the multi-million pound scheme, which is sur....

Two skiers from Leamington are taking part in a fundraising attempt with a difference by attempting to ski 24 peaks in 48 hours, reports the Warwick Courier.Tony Sheridan and Brian Hegerty will be taking up the challenge in the Italian Alps in March with the aim of raising money for the disability charity scope. The pair will be covering a total of 130km over the two days with the aim of raising £1,500.Scope has been holding the White Peaks ski challenge for 12 years now and over the years ....

The number of Brits choosing to ski at lesser known resorts has increased in recent months, according to one holiday company.Pierre & Vacances said that sales are up 17 per cent in some of the less well known destinations in the Alps and Pyrenees.A recent report from Ski Europe Online revealed that the company's bookings had increased by 150 per cent during one week during the extreme cold weather at the beginning of the month. It believes that the snow spurred on more people to take the plu....

Wearing clothes which keep you too warm is just as much of a problem as dressing in items that don't keep you warm enough when taking part in winter sports, according to one expert.Amy Goldwater, a fitness expert for TOPS Club in US, recommends that people dress in layers when they are doing any form of exercise in the winter to make sure that their body stays at the recommended temperature.She advises starting with a thin base layer of a synthetic material, followed by a fleece middle layer for....

Shaun Rose has become one of the UK's most successful skiers following his victory in an IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup race earlier this week.The 38-year-old is now hoping to repeat the performance at the Paralympics later this year, but a lack of funding means that his dream may not come true. His win at Sestriere was the first ever for the British Disabled Ski Team and it is expected that he will be chosen as a member of the team which will make the trip to Vancouver in March.However, a lack of ....

Cairngorm Mountain, one of the UK's biggest ski resorts, has reopened following a one week closure due to bad weather.The arctic weather which pounded the UK over the past few weeks meant that roads leading up to the ski centre were inaccessible. Thanks to the efforts of staff, who had been digging to clear the snow, the lower runs opened on Monday and the rest are expected to be back in business later this week. Colin Kirkwood, a spokesperson for Cairngorm, said: "We have shifted tons of s....