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Great last minute deals with Ski Beat
Ski Beat, a long term favourite of vegetarian and vegan skiers and boarders, is offereng some great last minute and end of season deals. There has been plenty of snow this year and temperatures have stayed low, so the conditions are good for a trip. Make sure to day your dietary preference when booking, and point them to our Catering Guide to help their staff.
They offer a further £100 discount for independent travel, which is easy by train, car or coach to their resorts, and generally far better for the planet. Its a massive £200 off per person for this on 31st March – special offer.
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Spar Austria brings out new vegetarian and vegan food range
Austria can be a bit taxing for vegetarians and vegans, but things are changing with Spar Austria's new veggie range.
Veggie Snow hopes this means that more vegetarian and vegan products will be on the shelves in Austrian ski resorts and hopefully the move will extend to Spars throughout the Alps and beyond.
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New veggie-owned catered chalet listed on Veggie Snow
We've come across a very small number of catered ski chalets actually owned by veggies, and have recently added another to the extensive Veggie Snow recommended places to stay listings.
So if you try out Dragon Lodge, let us know when you think.
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New catered Alpine chalet with a vegetarian host
Chalet Palene is a newly set up catered traditional chalet in the gorgeous and huge Grand Massif ski area. Easy to get to by train, inclunding sleepers and TGVs (fast trains) from Paris, stopping at Cluses on the St Gervais Le Bains line.
Not only that, but also one of the hosts is veggie, and vegans will have fab catering too. Report back with a review if you get to stay there.
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Want to find out something snow-related? Ask Snowheads
We love Snowheads, because it is like Veggie Snow - not a business, just sharing knowledge and making connections. It has a highly active on-line forum where you can get advice and share ideas on anything snow-related.
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How green is going skiing by train?
If you've ever taken the train to the Alps, you'll know it's relaxing and low-stress. Door to door train travel is often quicker than flying. You can even travel by train over night to get extra days on the snow. But how much greener is it?
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Outdoor gear is 'environmentally toxic'
Ethical Consumer magazine reports that outdoor clothing companies almost universally have a poor environmental and welfare record. Veggies will be pleased to know that the few exceptions include Ethical Wares and Vegetarian Shoes, well known for their vegan hiking boots.
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Vegetarian Hannah Teter wins silver medal in Winter Olympics 2010
23 year old vegetarian Hannah Teter has won a silver medal in Olympic halfpipe competition in Vancouver. Congratulations on your sporting prowess and compassion Hannah!
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Headlines
- Spar Austria brings out new vegetarian and vegan food range
- New veggie-owned catered chalet listed on Veggie Snow
- New catered Alpine chalet with a vegetarian host
- Want to find out something snow-related? Ask Snowheads
- How green is going skiing by train?
- Outdoor gear is 'environmentally toxic'
- Vegetarian Hannah Teter wins silver medal in Winter Olympics 2010
- Vegetarian Bode Miller wins gold medal in 2010 Winter Olympics
- Japanese eateries added for 4 destinations on Veggie Snow!
- World champion skier is life vegetarian
- Eco-friendly Scarpa ski boots
- Meet veggie snow people on Facebook
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