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Snowboarders can anticipate to pay up to 18 % more for trips this coming season as operators cut back the quantity of trips on offer.

Peak-season weeks will be especially costly however even at other dates there will be fewer heavily discounted trips.

Skiing operators report that with skiing companies curtailing capacity by as much as 23 per cent prices are unlikely to be reduced.

Inquiries for luxury skiing are already beyond the number of beds available during Feb half-term that for the 2nd year will fall on the identical week for just about all schools in Great Britain.

Price rises along with a reduction in the number of holidays comes after a particularly fine skiing season for skiers with heavy snowfall throughout France.

The collapse of the sterling against the dollar ate up profit margins and left several smaller providers in debt.

Things look brighter for skiers able to go on vacation in Jan and March, when costs will increase about 18 % on the average, in place of 28 per cent for high-season weeks.

Airlines, chalet companies and lift companies are beginning to recognize that they have to offer travelers discounts or deals. Clever holidaymakers will pay for as many add ons ” ie. lift passes and ski hire ” in pounds before they leave England.