E83 Ski in Baqueira Beret, Spring Skiing, Colorado Road Trip & Gear Reductions with Ellis Brigham

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News

French resorts invest €555m
French ski areas invested €555 million in infrastructure in 2025, around 50% above the ten-year average https://www.domaines-skiables.fr/

Winter Paralympics - Neil Simpson and guide Rob Poth won Team GB’s first medal of the Milan-Cortina Paralympics, taking silver in the alpine combined

Audi FIS Alpine World Cup - Upcoming races include: Courchevel – men’s downhill & super-G, Åre - Hafjell & Kvitfjell (March 21–25)

Charlotte Bankes wins in Türkiye
British snowboard cross star Charlotte Bankes secured her 27th World Cup victory in Erzurum

Crystal Ski adds new Oslo flights
A new Birmingham–Oslo route launches for winter 2026/27, improving access to resorts like Geilo,Norefjell,Gausta and Beitostølen

Epic Pass discounts for Gen Z
Vail Resorts is offering 20% discounts for skiers aged 13–30, with passes starting around $869 https://www.epicpass.com/

Snow & Weather Outlook

Alps - 20–50cm possible in western sectors before sunnier spring conditions return.

Norway - Colder and stable with light snow and temperatures down to -17°C overnight.

North America - Storm cycles hitting Cascades,Sierra Nevada and BC’s Powder Highway with strong snowfall potential in Revelstoke,Fernie and Kicking Horse.

Gear of the Week With Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports https://www.ellis-brigham.com/

Spyder Dare Ski Trousers - £329 → £164
Stretch EXO-Shield waterproof fabric and PrimaLoft insulation.

Arc’teryx Therme Down GORE-TEX Parka - £800 → £560
Waterproof GORE-TEX shell with 750 fill down insulation

Patagonia Down Sweater Hoodie - £260 → £182
800 fill RDS down with recycled NetPlus nylon shell

La Sportiva TX5 GTX Boots - £210 → £168
GORE-TEX protection with Vibram Megagrip sole.

Destination Guide - Baqueira Beret – Spanish Pyrenees - https://www.baqueira.es/

One of Spain’s premier ski areas, known for reliable snow, varied terrain and traditional mountain villages.

How to get there, Terrain for beginners,intermediates and off-piste, Accommodation options, Food and local culture, Costs vs Alpine resorts, Family appeal and après ski

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