easyJet Inflight January 2008

Welcome to Winter

WORDS BY GEORGIA BARCLAY

Snow plough into the ski season with fun sledges, urban styled ski jackets and some very clever gadgets

1 | SNOW BABE

Be the envy of all on the slopes with this unique Yono ski jacket. The Japanese designed jacket is made of wind and waterproof cotton and has moulded protective elbow pads for when you tumble. (€600) www.yono-moon.com

2 | APRÈS SKI

After hitting the slopes, pop your tootsies into these decadent suede and lapin moon boots, equally perfect for trudging through the snow and looking oh-so chic when sipping on your favourite post-skiing tipple. (€451) www.bally.com

3 | GO FASTER!

Keep the ankle-biters entertained with this robust timber sledge made from beech wood with plastic struts and metal runners. It folds compactly so you can carry it up steep hills easily... before whizzing back down. (€125) www.urchin.co.uk

4 | SPREAD THE LOVE

Warm your friends up by serving them a mug of mulled wine from this cute and portable Scandinavian Glöggset. Place a candle under the heart-themed ceramic pot to keep your concoction toasty, then serve it up using the stainless steel ladle. (€35) www.roullierwhite.com

5 | HOT HANDS

There’ll be no more frozen fingers with these ingenious ski gloves that heat up. Using an in-built power pack, the gloves can be re-charged overnight and stay warm for up to 10 hours. (€190) www.therm-ic.com

6 | SPORTY SKI

Want to know how far and how fast you’ve skied? Then put this brilliant sport tool on your shopping list—using GPS satellite technology it also tells you how many calories you’ve burnt. (€155) www.navman.com

WHAT
WORD OF MOUTH What’s everyone talking about this month? News, gossip and trends from our European correspondents.	RELATIVE VALUES Which are the best ski chalet bargains and how much will a ski pass cost you this season?
BOOK AHEAD The Nice Carnival promises a spectacle for the eyes and the imagination.	TASTEBUDS Five new foods to tempt your tastebuds in the new year.
CALENDAR Music, art, dance… which events to look out for on your travels this month.	MUST-HAVES How to look cool, ski safe and keep warm on the slopes.
CINEMA SCENE The small Romanian film that was a big hit at Cannes, the Coen brothers back on form, and more releases.	STYLE FILE Our selection of wonderful winter clothes will make you the coolest cat on the après-ski scene.
WHO
FACE TO FACE Celebrity chef Bill Granger talks cookbooks, food markets and why Amsterdam and Barcelona are high on his travel list.	FIRST PERSON How to offend Valencian barmen and how a little wax in your ear can work wonders for a good night’s sleep.
SOUNDBITES French DJ David Guetta talks Ibiza clubs and entrepreneur Greta Corke introduces her energy electricity gadget.	THE BIG DEBATE Do big city-based events make financial sense?
PROPERTY SHORTS Ex-music Producer Larry Levene explains the lure of Switzerland, plus our expert property tips.	PROPERTY FOCUS Three couples try their luck with new lives abroad: in Chamonix, Costa Calida and Marrakesh.
PROFILE Three students discuss the allure of studying for an MBA.
WHERE
BOOK AHEAD A snapshot of Madeira, your next destination stop.	OFF-PISTE SKI With expert guides and a little local knowledge, there’s a world of fresh powder waiting.
PICTURE THIS Morocco’s stunning Atlas Mountains have an irresistible appeal for adventurers.	MOROCCO ESCAPE The town of Mirleft is an oasis of perfect surfing, local berber culture and the ideal escape for some winter sun.
RESORT ROUND-UP Showcasing easyJet’s network of ski resorts.	SOFIA AFTERHOURS The capital comes alive when the sun goes down.
CITY FOCUS Serre Chevalier in the heart of France’s ski resort country provides stunning nightlife.	WORTHY ADVENTURES Take part in a volunteer holiday for an experience to remember.
TOP THREE The best gondola views include the panoramas over Gibraltar and the Matterhorn.	EASTERN PROMISES How Romania and Bulgaria have adapted a year after their admission into the EU.