{"id":4984,"date":"2012-09-25T07:46:58","date_gmt":"2012-09-25T06:46:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elysium-uk.com\/site\/?p=4984"},"modified":"2012-09-25T09:08:29","modified_gmt":"2012-09-25T08:08:29","slug":"winter-travel-thrill-seeking-adventure-ski","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elysium-uk.com\/site\/desire\/winter-travel-thrill-seeking-adventure-ski\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Travel \u2013 Thrill-Seeking Adventure Ski"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As the days draw darker and colder, and the lingering glow of warm sunshine starts to diminish many men would be right in thinking it\u2019s time to hibernate. The thought of hiding away under the duvet until the spring might sound appealing to some, but for others the winter season stirs polar-opposite thoughts in the mind. These men rejoice at the arrival of the winter season and the cold snap because it can mean only one thing \u2013 ski season!<\/p>\n

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Yes that\u2019s right. Ski season. Soft fresh powder is what these men crave and now is the time to start booking the activities you, the discerning gent, will be partaking in high up at altitude. After a fair few seasons hitting the same slopes and getting the same (albeit diminishing) adrenaline rush year in, year out \u2013 perhaps it\u2019s time to start thinking about other pursuits you can engage your skis or board in?<\/p>\n

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Elysium Magazine knew this would be the case so sought out the expertise of leading tailor-made ski specialist Power White and picked out a few innovative packages that will be sure to challenge the mind and test out those fast-twitch muscles you\u2019ve been training this year.<\/p>\n

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Powder White Extreme<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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For those discerning gents looking for something a touch more knee-trembling than the average slalom descent, the Extreme package is designed to get the blood pumping. The week\u2019s stay is a combination of white-knuckle activities such as ice-driving, ice-karting, paragliding or ice-climbing. Each activity works different muscle groups while fully-engaging the mind as you work out how and when to make turns, speed up or slow down without wiping out. Prices start from \u00a3679 per person and include a weeks\u2019 fully catered accommodation and all activities (excluding flights). Take your pick of staying at Chalet Hokkaido in Val d\u2019Is\u00e9re or Chalet Gelinotte in Verbier.<\/p>\n

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Powder White Ski & Bike<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Designed for those discerning gents who prefer the slightly warmer spring temperatures of the ski season \u2013 this is the time to choose if you want t-shirts rather than thermals and sunglasses instead of goggles. The warmer temperatures usually mean afternoons bring a slush-fest in place of lush powder. Luckily you can enjoy the best of both worlds by skiing in the morning and biking in the afternoon. With over 200 miles of tracks and trails to explore around the picturesque resort of St Anton through to St Jakob, it\u2019s an entirely different winter sport to skiing. Prices start from \u00a3475 per person including a weeks\u2019 stay at Chalet Fritz on full board and a weeks\u2019 bike hire (excluding flights).<\/p>\n

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Powder White Heli-Ski<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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For pure thrill and exhilaration nothing beats the sensation of heli-skiing. This is designed for the discerning gent who\u2019s an advanced skier keen to push the body through physically challenging scenarios. Jumping out of a perfectly fine helicopter is just one of the mental barriers you\u2019ll need to overcome. The rewards are worth it with the awe-inspiring Austrian Alps as your backdrop to go that little bit further. From the Alpine party capital of St Anton and a base at Chalet Nina, these heli-skiing experiences depart from the nearby town of Zurs, from where skiers will be flown off to the Schneet\u00e4tli summit at 2,652m (approx double the height of Ben Nevis). Here you\u2019ll experience the buzz of an hour-long descent into the stunning village of Lech. Prices start from \u00a3850 per person (excluding flights) for a week\u2019s fully catered accommodation at the Chalet Fritz and two heli-ski drops \u2013 including transfers to the heli-ski takeoff point, collection from Lech, mountain guide and all safety equipment.<\/p>\n

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Discerning gents will be tempted by one of the three experiences for sure. Of course, the fresh alpine air is another health bonus of a ski trip, and the numerous apr\u00e8s-ski party opportunities provide a different type of bonus. Whether scheduling a ski trip with friends or with the lady, the sights and exhilaration from pushing your physical limits will be something you\u2019ll remember forever.<\/p>\n

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For more details about Powder White packages or tailor-making your very own thrill-seeking trip, visit www.powderwhite.com\/winterbreaks\u00a0 <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ski season 2012\/2013 is fast approaching and if you’re the type of discerning gent that craves the soft fresh powder high up in the mountains – now is the time to book your winter adventure. Elysium Magazine takes a look at what you really should be doing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":8865,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[269,276,272],"tags":[1045,1041,1036,1037,456,657,320,1035,1040,1044,1042,1039,1034,1038,824,1043,1033,1032],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t