Are you bored of boarding or anti-alpine skiing? Then perhaps we could interest you in some alternative means of getting down the mountain. Skiing and snowboarding are the most popular way of navigating the piste, but there’s more than one way to slide down your favourite ski slope. Here is just a selection of the
So you’re looking for a spring ski resort. You want somewhere that’s high and that has reliably kept the winter snow. You want somewhere with a wealth of exciting ski runs which will stay open long into the season. And there’s more to spring skiing than the mountain. There’s the atmosphere too. Spring skiing is
Ski books are a pretty niche genre. It’s almost like skiers would rather be skiing than writing. Weird. Anyway, there still are a number of fascinating tomes out there for the avid skier, each with its own unique tale of adventure and self-discovery on the mountain. Ski books aren’t limited to dry technical manuals and
We’re marching into the Spring Ski Season this month. That means sunnier weather, a plethora of music festivals, a more relaxed vibe in our ski resorts and of course fantastic skiing. March is an incredible time to head to the mountains, and with the amazing snow we’ve had all winter, we’re anticipating great spring ski
We know you can go ice skating in this country, but nothing quite matches skating in the midst of a snow-bound, wintery landscape. Whether you’re twirling on the ice like Torvill and Dean, getting scrappy in an ice hockey match, or barely managing to go round in circles, ice skating is a hugely enjoyable activity
When John Mather retired he and his wife decided to celebrate with an 8-week long, extended ski holiday to Filzmoos. The pretty, little ski resort captured their imagination and the 8-week ski holiday is now a yearly tradition. John reveals to us why Filzmoos has such a special place in his heart… All skiers have
It might be the shortest month of the year but we think it’s one of the best. For many of us, with Half Term just around the corner, it’s the best time of year to ski with our families. We also have Pancake Day to look forward to and, of course, the 14 February is
You probably know ski holidays as active adventures in a wild and rugged environment. Skiing and romance are not two words that you normally hear together, but we can’t imagine why. What could be more romantic that a candle lit dinner in a rustic, mountain restaurant? What better setting for a passionate holiday for two
