Alpine skiing

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Alpine skiing
Voyage de ski dans les Alpes
Apr 12, 2023

Ski Trip in the Alps

As an avid skier, I’ve always felt drawn to the Alps. In the winter of 2023, I was at last able to travel there and ski down those mythical mountains. This article tells the story of my trip, but I...
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Julien Heon
Julien Heon
Rossignol Ambassador
Alpine skiing
L’après-ski : l’heure de l’apéro
Feb 26, 2023

Après-Ski: Hosting Happy Hour

When you’re back from a day of downhill or cross-country skiing, a snowshoe outing or a bike ride, it’s always an excellent time for appetizers and drinks. Whether you’re in town or out at the cott...
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Mélanie Gilbert
Mélanie Gilbert
Human Resources Manager
Alpine skiing
Saint-Valentin : 10 idées-cadeaux pour adeptes de ski et de planche à neige
Jan 30, 2023

Valentine’s Day: 10 Gift Ideas for Skiers and Snowboarders

Why not have a snow sports-themed Valentine’s Day? Now’s the time to give that perfect gift to spend unforgettable moments on the slopes. Here are 10 gift ideas for skiers and snowboarders.
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Élisabeth
Élisabeth
Oberson Editor
Alpine skiing
La révolution des bottes de ski alpin K2 BOA
Jan 19, 2023

The K2 BOA Ski Boot Revolution

K2 ski boots are already famous for their performance, comfort and colourful design. This year, K2 added the BOA system, a technology that won’t go unnoticed, to replace the buckles on the lower sh...
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Élisabeth
Élisabeth
Oberson Editor
Alpine skiing
VanLife MTL: 4 conseils pour le ski in ski out en famille
Dec 27, 2022

VanLife MTL: 4 tips for a successful family ski-in ski-out trip

The ski season has started in many regions of Quebec, and it's time to discover them with your family. A VanLife MTL rental is ideal for travelling the province in complete autonomy. Chef and outdo...
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Élisabeth
Élisabeth
Oberson Editor
Alpine skiing
Comment choisir des lunettes de ski?
Dec 11, 2022

How to Choose Ski Goggles?

Ski goggles can be a hot topic of conversation. There are so many types of lenses, colours, shapes and models that it’s sometimes hard to see the forest for the trees. They’re essential gear for al...
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Élisabeth
Élisabeth
Oberson Editor
Alpine skiing
Les cours de sécurité en avalanche
Dec 08, 2022

Avalanche Skills Training

Avalanche skills training isn’t just intended for snow sports professionals. The various avalanche skills trainings allow winter mountain sports enthusiasts to develop skills that will help them ma...
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Élisabeth
Élisabeth
Oberson Editor
Alpine skiing
Voyage au cœur des skis alpins Rossignol
Nov 10, 2022

Trip to the Heart of Rossignol Skis

Manufacturing alpine skis remains an extremely complex process. Exploration of a cutting-edge factory deep in the French Alps—the Rossignol plant in Sallanches.
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Julien Heon
Julien Heon
Rossignol Ambassador
Alpine skiing
Skis écologiques : les engagements d’Elan
Nov 09, 2022

Green Skis: Elan’s Commitments

The environment is increasingly at the heart of ski manufacturers’ priorities. Elan is now equipped with 2,500 solar panels that produce part of the energy needed to run its production plant. Here’...
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Élisabeth
Élisabeth
Oberson Editor
Alpine skiing
Ski de piste tout-terrain Völkl : la série Deacon
Nov 08, 2022

Völkl’s All-Mountain Piste Skis: The Deacon Series

The German alpine ski manufacturer Völkl’s name guarantees high quality and outstanding performance. Always innovating, Völkl has introduced the Deacon collection. Effective in a variety of on-pist...
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Élisabeth
Élisabeth
Oberson Editor
Alpine skiing
skieurs montent avec bâtons téléscopiques
Nov 07, 2022

How to Choose Ski Poles?

Ski poles are a key aspect of your downhill ski equipment. To find the right size and determine what you need, here are some tips for choosing ski poles.
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Élisabeth
Élisabeth
Oberson Editor
Alpine skiing
Choisir des couches extérieures pour le ski alpin
Oct 30, 2022

Choosing Outer Layers for Downhill Skiing

A day of downhill skiing from the first to the last chair is so much more enjoyable when your ski jacket allows you to be comfortable. If the ski slopes are your main playground, Descente winter cl...
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Élisabeth
Élisabeth
Oberson Editor