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How do you get into skiing this winter?

November 11, 2026 · 12 min

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As ski resorts begin to open across the Alps this month, some people may want to book a holiday, but might be intimidated by cost, the challenge of taking up a new sport and the overwhelming amount of choice.

Aileen Eglington from the Ski Club of Ireland has been skiing for decades and is travelling to the Austrian Alps tomorrow for the start of the season. She joins Seán to discuss everything you should know if you’re looking to start skiing!

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