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Summer Snow, the coolest gift

June 20, 2011   Giulia   No comments

 

LONDON, 18 JUNE 2011 – Unfortunately for some, Father’s day in the UK seems to be all about hideous ties, cheap after shave and unecessary gadgets. It doesn’t have to be, though. It’s allowed to give your dad something he really wants, such as a succulent Sunday Roast, summer snow or a shot of pure adrenaline. For cool Father’s Day presents, have a look at what The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead has to offer.

Father’s Day usually is the third Sunday in June, which means that this year, it will be celebrated on June 19th. If you don’t have any plans yet, you could bring your dad to The Snow Centre to meet Peppa Pig on the snow slopes. From 10am – 3pm, there will be hot rod cars, three bouncy castles, a BBQ and ice cream. From 12pm–4pm, you can get a special Father’s Day Sunday roast for just £5.95 per person at The EDGE, a restaurant with fully licensed bar, pool table and Sky Sports TV screens.

If your dad isn’t too keen on meeting Peppa Pig, you could also get him a Recreational Lift Pass or ski or snowboard lesson for another day. All the equipment needed (skis/snowboard, boots, poles, and helmet) is included in the ticket. Afterwards, you can go for a meal at The EDGE. All meals on the menu are under £7, including the legendary Steak Millionaise, Tuna Steak Salad, BBQ Ribs, Vegetarian Curry, Teriyaki Chicken Noodles, Chicken Tikka Masala, a wide selection of pub food and Broccoli Pasta Bake.

Daredevils and adrenaline junkies can get their fix at The Snow Centre with the Cresta Run. For only £5 per person, you’ll get 30 fun filled adrenaline pumping minutes. You can either whizz, slide and spin across the snow in the ever popular Rubber Ringo, steer your way down the slope on the lightweight Zipfy Sledge or race to the finish line on an Airboard. The minimum age is 4 years for the Rubber Ringos, 5 years for the Zipfy Sledge and 13 years for the Airboard. To book your adrenaline shot, visit https://booking.thesnowcentre.com/calendar, choose fun snow activities and use the promotional code ‘CRESTA5’.

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Notes to Editor:

The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead, only 20 minutes outside London, boasts a BASI Centre of Excellence Status and is the most highly qualified snowsports school in the south of England. Skiers and snowboarders of all abilities are guaranteed to receive world class coaching.

Guests purchasing a Recreational Lift Pass must be of a recreational standard, so they must be able to perform linked turns, control their speed, stop, and be able to use a button lift. Anyone who cannot meet these standards will not be allowed a lift pass. Waterproof clothing can be hired for £5.50. Socks and gloves are compulsory.

For more information or to book, visit www.thesnowcentre.com or call 0845 258 900.

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The Skiers’ Summer Checklist

June 13, 2011   Giulia   No comments

 

13 June 2011 – If you want to stay ski fit over the summer, you don’t have to travel to the Southern Hemisphere or search for snow on glaciers. There are plenty of other things you can do while waiting for winter to return. The experts from The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead have put together a top 5 of summer activities for snowsports enthusiasts who have packed away their gear for the summer.

1. Mountain biking:

For many dedicated skiers and snowboarders, the summer is mountain biking season. All varieties of cycling are good to exercise leg muscles such as the calves, hamstrings and quadriceps. Mountain biking also increases your balance, agility and core strength because you need to maneuver your bike underneath you. But the advantages of this sport aren’t purely physical: you’ll also improve your ability to anticipate bumps and other irregularities while racing down the mountain.

2. Running:

One of the easiest ways to boost your cardiovascular system while building up your leg muscles is running. For optimal results, go running for at least twenty minutes 3 to 5 times a week. The advantages of a better stamina are many: you can ski or snowboard longer and faster, your après ski performance will be smashing and last but not least, during the summer, you´ll look lean and slim at the beach.

3. Yoga and Pilates:

Increasing your flexibility is just as important as cardiovascular exercise, because it will increase your agility on the snow slopes. Yoga and pilates will not only help you improve your flexibility but are also excellent ways of training all the small muscles that support the bigger muscle groups, which helps reduce the risk of injury.

4. Indoor snowsport lessons:

If you can´t wait any longer for the snow to fall, you could visit an indoor snow slope and make your dreams of skiing come true. If you’re a beginner, you can take out snowsport lessons to save you valuable time on the slopes next season. For advanced skiers, The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead offers special coaching sessions to boost your skills. These sessions include the Parallel Plus, the Carving Clinic and the Wednesday Night Bumps.

5. Eat healthy and drink plenty of water:

If you want to stay fit, it´s important to avoid dehydration and malnutrition. For example, lack of protein in your diet will lead to muscle deterioration. A healthy diet includes plenty of fruit and vegetables; a decent amount of potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy foods; dairy products and some meat, fish, eggs, beans and other non-dairy sources of protein. Have a look at the NHS eatwell plate to make sure your diet is well balanced.

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Notes to editors:

The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead, only 20 minutes outside London, has a BASI Centre of Excellence Status and is the most highly qualified snowsports school in the south of England. Skiers and snowboarders of all abilities are guaranteed to receive world class coaching.

For more information or to book, visit www.thesnowcentre.com or call 0845 258 900.

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Summer Social Evening Offer @ The Snow Centre

June 06, 2011   Giulia   No comments

LONDON, 6 June 2011 – This summer, more and more Brits are looking for something exciting to do on their evenings. Hanging out in the pub or playing games on your console is fun but such activities tend to get a bit boring if you do them every day. Why not take a trip to The Snow Centre, Hemel Hempstead, only twenty minutes outside London. To accommodate for this, The Snow Centre has introduced the Summer Social Midweek/Weekend Evening Offer for those who are at the recreational level.

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, you can ski or snowboard on Britain’s premier indoor snow slope from 5pm until close for only £29 per adult or £19 per junior. The offer runs from Saturday 21 May until Wednesday 30 July 2011. It’s also a great opportunity to organize a family reunion, social outing or team party.

If you purchase a Recreational Lift Pass as part of the Summer Social Midweek/Weekend Offer, you’ll also get a free drink at The EDGE, the après-ski bar that looks out over the slope. To claim your free drink, keep your slope pass.

Terms and Conditions

• An Adult Recreational Lift Pass for four hours is just £29 between 5pm – 9pm on Tuesday and Wednesday.

• An Adult Recreational Lift Pass for three hours is just £29 between 5pm – 8pm on Saturday and Sunday.

• A Junior (aged 16 years or under) Recreational Lift Pass for three hours is just £19 between 5pm – 9pm on Tuesday and Wednesday.

• A Junior (under 16 years) Recreational Lift Pass for three hours is just £19 between 5pm – 8pm on Saturday and Sunday.

• One free soft drink per person (under 18) from 5pm – 9pm Tuesday and Wednesday and 5pm – 10pm on Saturday and Sunday.

• One free soft or alcoholic drink per person over 18 (ID may be required) from 5pm – 9pm Tuesday and Wednesday and 5pm – 10pm on Saturday and Sunday.

• No other discount can be used in conjunction with this offer. That includes any membership offers.

• Waterproof clothing is not included, but can be hired from us for just £6. A helmet is included and is compulsory for all children (aged 16 years and under) on a Recreational Lift Pass.

• Thick ski or snowboard socks are recommended. These can be purchased from the check-in desk for £3.50.

• Waterproof gloves are compulsory. These can be purchased for £6.50 from the check-in desk.

• You will be asked to sign a form to confirm that you meet the required minimum standards. Children 16 years and under require a responsible adult to sign the form. Children aged 10 years and under who are signed off at level 4 or 5, must be accompanied by an adult on the slope. Children aged 8, 9 or 10 years who are signed off at level 6 can go on the slope without an adult, but the adult must stay on the premises. Children under 11 years taking part in any snow activity must have a responsible adult on site at all times.

• For the safety of all our guests, all recreational skiers and snowboarders must be able to meet the following standards:
• Control speed and direction
• Perform controlled linked turns and stop when required
• Use the Poma button lifts unassisted
• The Snow Centre reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time.

• This offer is not transferable.

• This offer is subject to availability on the slopes.

• To book please visit our Special Offers page or call 0845 258 9000 (local rate)

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Notes to editors:

The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead, only 20 minutes outside London, has a BASI Centre of Excellence Status and is the most highly qualified snowsports school in the south of England. Skiers and snowboarders of all abilities are guaranteed to receive world class coaching.

For more information or to book, visit www.thesnowcentre.com or call 0845 258 900.

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