Alpe D’Huez: A Brief History

Alpe D’Huez A BRIEF HISTORY Thousands of years ago Romans mined here for silver, copper, zinc and coal on the mineral rich slopes and gorges. Years later local legend would have it that the ruins of the silver mines were guarded by some rather territorial fairies who would chop the heads off anyone who tried

SFR Freestyle Tour – Tignes

The SFR Freestyle tour arrived in Tignes yesterday on Monday the 7th of march! Taking place over four massive days it’s the major qualifier for both the Winter X Games and the world cup finals for the half pipe so anyone in town this week is in for a real treat of extreme proportions.  Having

The Jump Semi Final – LIVE!

On Sunday 28th February, Inghams guests in Mayrhofen had the chance to travel over to Kuhtai to see a range of celebrities competing in Channel 4’s daring show, “The Jump”, and watch them hurtle down the slopes in various different snow sport challenges, as well as try and get their faces on the tele box.

Mayrhofen’s Finest: The Brand New Penkenbahn 3S Gondola Lift

Mayrhofen’s Finest: The Brand New Penkenbahn 3S Gondola Lift   Since the 1970s, Mayrhofen has been one of the most popular resorts in the Alps for British tourists with its thriving après scene and pistes that stretch across the Ziller valley, meaning visitors can not only enjoy the scenery from the local mountain, but can

One for the Adrenaline Junkies: Snake Gliss…

Have you ever been sledging? Well this is a very similar experience except with an extra shot of adrenaline, a maximum of 12 people in small sledges and no controls! Needless to say, it’s not for the lighthearted. Our Meribel reps are enjoying snake gliss over in the the Three Valleys! The leader of the

Island & Fjord Adventure

Island & Fjord Adventure I’ve recently returned from the beautiful fishing town that is Harstad in Troms county, Northern Norway! As an Inghams representative I was fortunate enough to travel to this little known municipality to experience everything that we offer here above the arctic circle… Day 1 On arrival it was clear that both hotels

My Hidden Gem In The Pyrenees…

“Hey, so where are you working this winter?” “Pas de la Casa in Andorra.” “Huhh??… where’s that?! Can you even ski there?” This was the gist of so many conversations I had before to coming out to work here this season, to what is, one of the lesser known ski resorts. In many ways, I’d

Valley Rally In Meribel!

Two little words, one big impact. University trips know about it, seasonnaires won’t miss it and holiday makers can’t wait for it. This year don your crazy costumes because Méribel is getting ready for the sun, snow and superb aprés – you’ve guessed it… It’s VALLEY RALLY!  If you’ve done it, you know it’s a