It’s the second year of the World Snow Awards, last time round Avoriaz scooped Best Family Resort. Quite a few local businesses were nominated this year, and the awards ceremony took place in London last night.
Here’s who won what…
Best UK tour operator – Nonstop Ski & Snowboard
Best UK specialist retailer – Snow+Rock
Best specialist insurer – MPI
Best specialist agent – Sno
Best overall ski – K2 Annex 118 Seth
Best women’s ski – Volkl Allura
Best overall ski manufacturer – Salomon
Best snowboard manufacturer – Burton
Best men’s snowboard – Lib Tech Travis Rice
Best women’s snowboard – Burton Sweet Tooth
Most improved European resort – Val Thorens
Most improved North Amercian resort – Red Mountain, Canada
Best upcoming resort – Red Mountain, Canada
Most improved family resort – Keystone, USA
Environmental award for ecological developments – Avoriaz
Best clothing manufacturer – Ortovox
Best technological innovation – Black Diamond Z pole
Best safety equipment manufacturer – Ortovox
Best goggle manufacturer – Scott
Best travel innovation – Snow Carbon
Best specialist tour operator – The judges agreed to give all shortlisted operators an ‘honourable mention’ rather than pick an outright winner – Chez Serre Chevalier, Cold Fusion Chalets, Icicle Mountaineering, Le Ski, Morgan Jupe, Ride & Slide, Ski 2
