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My solo, sociable ski holiday in France –sharing rooms, clearing tables and cutting costs on the slopes
The Irish Independent, 28 September 2024
UCPA holidays offer a fun and affordable alternative to the usual sojourns on the slopes... if you don’t mind sharing a room and clearing your table after meals.
Action Outdoors launches 2024-2025 UCPA skiing holidays for 18-30s
Sports Tourism News, 1 September 2024
There’s now more than 300 holidays across the winter that are specifically for the 18-30 age group, with 18-25s benefiting from even further discounting on price. All 18-30 Club Exclusive holidays mean the centres are blocked off exclusively for that age group.
From face-plants to flying across the lagoon: how I learned to kitesurf in Sicily
The Guardian, 25 June 2024
I was on my feet, in control of the kite, flying across the lagoon. It must have lasted seconds but it seemed like an eternity. The incredible sense of freedom made all the face-plants and aching muscles worthwhile.
Off-Piste Skiing in Flaine with Action Outdoors / UCPA
MyOutdoors, 4 April 2024
Although I’m a fairly confident off-piste skier, I realise there are some techniques I need some guidance in mastering. And by the end of the week, I was attempting things that I’d tinkered with before- but not convincingly - like 180 jump turns, drops and 360 spins.
Why a skiing holiday proved more successful for my love life than a decade of dating in London
The Telegraph, 9 February 2023
I was told by Telegraph readers that a sure-fire way to find love is on a ski trip. So what happened when I followed their advice? Wanting to learn the ropes and be able to meet people easily – romantically or otherwise – we decided to opt for UCPA.
Not-For-Profit UCPA Promotes Late Season Skiing Holidays In France
Snow Industry News, 20 February 2023
With snow conditions in the Alps often holding up well during March and into early April, the chance to get out onto the slopes this Easter becomes even more attractive with the holiday weekend falling earlier than last year.
Five unique places to stay in the Alps
National Geographic, 8 March 2023
For a bargain adventure holiday, try UCPA. France’s sports hostel network offers dorm and family rooms, generous catering and an even more generous menu of sports, from river rafting to mountain biking and climbing.
Action Outdoors Launches Family Ski Holidays For Winter 2023-24
Snow Industry News, 16 May 2023
Action Outdoors, the UK arm of the not for profit UCPA organisation, has launched its family winter skiing holidays for next winter. They are all located in centres that are dedicated for families only during those weeks, with in-house ski or snowboard instruction available across all dates.
How To Save Money Skiing
In The Snow, 10 September 2023
Alas, it is more and more of a challenge to get an “affordable” ski holiday as external factors including and increased costs associated with everything from higher energy and insurance bills to Brexit and the aftermath of the pandemic continue to add pricing pressure.
Seize a top snow moment and head for the slopes with great value ski trips
Express, 21 February 2023
The snow's looking good in the Alps as we head for spring making Easter with its longer days the perfect chance to get on the slopes.
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