Val Thorens, Europe’s highest ski resort, officially opened last weekend. Snow has been falling in droves for the past couple of weeks. And skiers and boarders are eagerly preparing for their holiday. It definitely looks like winter has arrived. From exciting early season festivals, to being the first to lay tracks on the mountains and
Image © Reuben Krabbe Banff, Canada is a unique ski resort with distinctive scenery, incredible ski runs, and an amazing choice of places to wine and dine. If you’re looking for an adventurous ski destination with distinct character we’d definitely recommend a ski holiday in Banff. But what makes Banff such a unique ski destination?
The excitement in the air is palpable. Before the chairlifts have a chance to start moving, skiers and snowboarders up and down the country are gearing up for the winter. If shopping for this season’s in-style jackets and salopettes, and sharing last year’s ski holiday photos on Instagram (#WinterIsComing) isn’t exciting enough, then the vast
Darryl Ball, commercial pilot for Norwegian Airlines, previously a professional skier and now a model and journalist, travels with Inghams every year for the Telegraph Ski Test to Kühtai, Austria. This March, he was invited by Inghams to stay at Gatwick BLOC Hotel on his way to the event. As a commercial pilot and skier
The Alberg Eagle takes place in the St Anton every year. It’s consists of three different races: a cult ski race called the Weisser Rausch in April, a half marathon run in July and a 41km mountain bike race in August. The idea is to complete all three challenges in one calendar year and there
The small and picturesque village of Arabba is located in the heart of the Dolomites mountain range. The village has a population of just 300 people and has grown over the years since tourism arrived. The village is popular in both the winter, for skiing, and in the summer with avid walkers and mountain bikers.
Skiing isn’t for everyone, and sometimes you need a day off! Here are some things to do in Cortina if you fancy a break: 1. Walking – take a stroll through the stunning scenery of the Dolomites where the view alters as the light changes. Walking isn’t only for the summer months, in the Winter
This April we’re all getting very excited for the upcoming jazz festival approaching St Anton am Alberg. The weather has been fantastic recently, so with the combination of beautiful sunshine and fantastic music expecting a brilliant couple of days. Starting on the 7th April 2017 the festival brings a dash of southern flair to St