Mountains. Where would we be without them? Downhill skiing would be a lot harder, that’s for sure. Mountains cover a staggering 22% of the Earth’s land surface making it one of the most important environments on the planet, and no one appreciates that more than skiers and snowboarders such as you. In fact, admiring the
Christmas and the New Year is over, everyone’s back at work, and everything is back to normal. There’s nothing left to look forward to or get excited about, right? Wrong! There are a ton of exciting ski and snowboard events taking place across the mountains this January, from some of the world’s most challenging sporting
The small and picturesque village of Arabba is located in the heart of the Dolomite mountain range. The focal point of the village is the pretty 17th Century church, which serves a population of only 300 people. Though small in number, the population has grown significantly in recent years. Skiers in the winter and avid
‘Kaamos’ is the Finnish word for the polar night. A period in Ylläs, 150km above the Arctic Circle, when the sun doesn’t rise for nearly a month. It has just started. We’ve seen the last of the sun’s shining face set on this snowy arctic landscape. For me, it’s one of the most fascinating and
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Les Arcs! It’s the most wonderful time of the year – and what better way to spend the festive period than in your very own chalet in the mountains. Enjoy the snowy slopes during the day and return to afternoon tea, cake and a three-course meal in
Visit an alternative ski resort this winter and avoid over-crowded slopes and expensive prices. Just because you choose to ski off the beaten track, it doesn’t mean your holiday won’t share the thrills and excitement you’d expect from a big name ski resort. In fact, we think the quality of skiing in these hidden gems
Sauze d’Oulx and Champoluc are two phenomenal Italian ski resorts. Both are well-loved winter destinations yet they offer strikingly different skiing experiences. Sauze d’Oulx is a party-mad, aprés-ski heaven perfect for lively holidaymakers while the quiet resort of Champoluc has a chilled atmosphere and relaxed village style. With Inghams offering great savings to both ski
Just because there’s no Glastonbury Festival in 2018 doesn’t mean that you have to go without your yearly music festival fix. The snow festivals of the Alps are an important and exciting part of the yearly après ski calendar – and if you’ve never been to a music festival in the mountains before, this winter
