It’s Bond, James Bond! After much anticipation, the long-awaited 007 Elements exhibition at the summit of the Gaislachkogl in Sölden has finally op...
Driving to your ski holiday in the Alps is an attractive option (and a beautiful road trip). You’ll have total flexibility without having to rely o...
Once you’ve stayed in ski-in, ski-out accommodation, you’ll never go back. The luxury of waking up in the morning, stepping outside and having the...
Whether you’re a new skier or an experienced shredder, everybody enjoys a nice blue run now and again. Carving out lush turns on a freshly groomed...
Ski holidays are invariably sprinkled with common phrases. From complaints about the difficulty of the slope, to arguments about which direction to...
On the slopes, you might come across some drinks known only to winter sports enthusiasts. If you ordered a Willy mit Birne or Lumumba in the UK, th...
A ski area does not always have to be challenging and complicated. Vast blue or easy red runs are just as lovely for beginners and advanced skiers....
There’s no better way to celebrate the holidays than by gloating over the misfortunes of others. And while après-ski can be a nice time to wind dow...
Have you ever skied in Africa, or dodged hot ash and smoke while skiing down an active volcano? While the Swiss, Austrian, Italian and French Alps...
It's inching towards spring skiing weather in many ski resorts and this is the perfect time to be seeking out the best mountain terraces in the Alp...
We downhill skiers like to take the piss out of cross-country skiing, which has somewhat of a boring reputation. What's fun about a sport where you...
France has many huge ski resorts. It even boasts the largest ski resorts in the world! Hundreds of kilometres of slopes are the rule rather than th...
The invention of skiing dates back several thousand years, and a lot has changed about our beloved sport over the years. Winter sports technology h...
Ah, your first time on skis! Fond, fond memories. After squeezing into those uncomfortable ski boots and strapping into the bindings, it sounded li...
If you find yourself pining after the Alps in summer, you're not alone. Every true skier and snowboarder can relate to the frustrating wait for win...
Zell am See - Kaprun has around 135 kilometres of pistes, spread out along the Schmittenhöhe and the Kitzsteinhorn/Maiskogel . Thanks to the new ze...
It’s the start of a new year for skiers and snowboarders all around the world, and the perfect time to set yourself some snow-related New Year's Re...
One of the biggest hassles about any ski holiday in the Alps is how to get there in the first place! Complicated transfers with long wait times are...
Whew, what a weekend! It's been raining and snowing like crazy in Tyrol and Carinthia, Austria, and the weather is leaving plenty of wreckage in it...
It stopped snowing in the Austrian Alps yesterday - but only for a moment. Today the crazy snowfall continues, with another 1.5 metres expected in...
It's been snowing like mad in the Alps these past 24 hours, with the heavens opening up especially in Austria. Right now the cumulative snowfall is...
The highest ski resort in Europe and with access to 600km of pistes in the sprawling Les Trois Vallées ski area, Val Thorens is no ordinary ski res...
Beautiful Livigno is a must-see winter sports destination. A remote village tucked deep within the Italian Alps, this skiing paradise offers endles...
We talk a lot about spring skiing, but we often forget that early-season skiing shares many of the same advantages.Most ski areas open at the end o...
Austria’s Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn has made some exciting changes for the upcoming 2019-2020 ski season. These include th...
Andorra has long been popular with British skiers and snowboarders looking to avoid the crowds in Austria or the expense of ski holidays in France....
Austria is one of Britain’s favourite ski destinations. It’s relatively easy to reach (although nothing is easier than skiing in Britain’s very own...
We all have our preferences when it comes to going on ski holidays. Some of us love Austria, some of us love France, but there are some skiers and...
As we face a brutal heatwave this week, perhaps you can’t help thinking wistfully of the cold, crisp winter air in the Alps. Yes, maybe we sometime...
School is back in session and the summer is definitively over. Sad? On the contrary! It's finally time to start getting amped about the most import...
There’s no better place to ski than the land of wine and cheese! Oh, and powder snow! Thanks to its massive linked ski areas, its world-class off-p...
Dubbed the “Island in the Sun” for its annual 300 days of sunshine, Alpe d'Huez is the fifth-largest ski resort in France, with 250km of pistes for...
This year, you're starting your ski holiday off with the best intentions! Ahem, much like last year... and how did that go for you? From keeping th...
The annual end of ski season is always a terribly sad time. As the snow melts and the ski hills slowly turn green, your mood slowly turns blue. But...
It's finally time for your ski holiday with family or friends! You've been looking forward to it all year and you can't wait to be on your skis aga...
Skiers and snowboarders across Britain have been looking forward to winter ever since the end of last ski season. One of the best things about the...
Looking for ski-in, ski-out accommodation in Austria? In this article we've laid out 10 ski villages with slopeside hotels, chalets and apartments...
Slipping while you're getting on, bailing halfway up on the button lift, taking out your neighbour on the way off at the top (snowboarders, this on...
Planning a family ski holiday can be stressful when you watch the prices start to add up. It can be easy to panic and think you’ll never be able to...
The Swiss Alps are the preferred ski holiday destination for many members of the royal family and the jet-set. And although prices can be steep, it...
Lyon is a gateway to the French Alps and, as luck would have it, many airlines offer flights from Britain to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport. Whether yo...
Flying into Grenoble for the holidays? Your ski trip just got a little easier! With many airlines operating flights to the UK, Grenoble Airport is...
We talk a lot about ski resorts that are beginner-friendly and family-friendly, but we admit that it can sometimes be difficult to find a ski resor...
Summer is creeping around the corner and before you know it, it will be ski season again! It's time to start browsing chalets and ski areas in the...
Most skiers and snowboarders start getting crazy excited around August in anticipation of ski season. You, on the other hand, prefer a more relaxed...
Going on ski holidays means accepting that for the time you’re in the mountains, life is going to be a little different. From early bedtimes to str...
We couldn’t be happier when it’s finally time to pack up and head to the slopes for a ski holiday. Bracing mountain air, freshly groomed slopes and...
Ski boots aren’t the most comfortable footwear around. In fact, some of us would go so far as to say we HATE THEM. Pretty much the only thing they’...
You're almost ready to set off on your very first ski holiday and you're in a fine mood. You've been preparing for weeks and you're ready to hit th...
Après-ski is the best! Free-flowing alcohol, singing along to cheesy après-ski hits and creating unforgettable memories with your friends. The down...
Skiing and snowboarding carry their fair share of risk, no matter whether you’re a beginner or an expert. But with a few simple precautions, you ca...
Everything must come to an end – sadly, even ski season. It’s been a great one! We’ve enjoyed loads of fresh powder, danced to many an après-ski hi...
It just seems incredible that any sane person could be so fond of a sport that puts their body through such gruelling trials. From clunky, painful...
It’s not a proper ski holiday without a few rousing après-ski sessions. There’s a reason droves of skiers and snowboarders in the Alps eagerly star...
We all obsessively check the snow report to make sure there will be enough snow for our ski holidays. But, while this is totally out of our hands,...
With over 270km of pistes, the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is one of the largest and most diverse ski areas in the Alps, off...
It's the most beautiful sport in the world and a sure-fire way to bring out the endorphins. Fresh mountain air, spectacular mountain views, carving...
It's the first trip of the year and skiing is the only thing on your mind. The view over the snow-capped mountains is spectacular, and as you ride...
One of the best parts of a ski day is stopping in at a cosy alpine hut for a cup of tea (or something stronger, of course). Whether high up on the...
Skiing has gotten a lot easier since the days when we had to wave our ski poles in the air to help our friends find us! In the last few years, Alpi...
The French skiing airport par excellence , Chambéry Airport comes alive in the winter and welcomes hordes of British skiers and snowboarders. A sho...
The French skiing airport par excellence, Chambéry Airport comes alive in the winter and welcomes hordes of British skiers and snowboarders. A shor...
It's no secret that skiing and snowboarding are the best sports in the world. It would be hard to find a better feeling than sailing down a slope o...
With 270 kilometres of pistes, the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is one of the largest linked ski areas in Austria. This makes...
High-altitude ski resorts have the best snow and the best views, whether you’re in the Alps or the Rocky Mountains. Glacier ski resorts in particul...
Mayrhofen ski resort, nestled in Austria’s Zillertal Alps, is famous for legendary après-ski, a good music scene and the invigorating Hara Kiri, on...
Skiing every month of the year? Sign me up! You might think ski holidays are only viable a few months of the year, but thanks to glaciers and high-...
It's nearing the end of November and almost all ski resorts in the Alps should be open for skiing within the next month. Excited? So are we! Here a...
A young skier in the French Alps is lucky to be alive after a brush with an avalanche on Boxing Day. The 12-year-old boy was skiing at La Plagne in...
Een wintersport in Italië is op culinair gebied echt een feestje. Italianen zijn meesters in het bereiden van smaakexplosies met slechts een handje...
Geneva is a wonderful jumping-off point for many ski resorts. Located on the border between France, Switzerland and Germany, it is within short rea...
Innsbruck is a true winter sport paradise. The picturesque Tyrolean capital is nestled right in the centre of dozens of ski areas and seems to be t...
Have you always wanted to feel like a film star while skiing? Well, now is your chance! You might not have known it, but there is an abundance of f...
February half-term is coming up and it's almost time for the ol' ski holidays! The only problem? It's almost time for everybody else's ski holidays...
The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is one of the largest and most diverse ski areas in Austria, with around 270km of pistes. Th...
Going on your first-ever ski holidays this year? Or maybe you’re trying to convince your partner or children to ski, and you want to find the perfe...
As far as we are concerned, winter sports and good food are inseparable. A ski day is incomplete without a delicious lunch in a cosy mountain hut o...
We only ever talk about the endless powder, the wonderful food, the laughs and the good times. But, while it’s hard to admit, sometimes a few thing...
If you’re planning a ski holiday to Austria, it’s handy to know a few basic words in German. This will help you out if the apartment letter greets...
Otherwise known as the ‘Diamond of the Alps’, the Austrian ski resort of Gurgl is nestled at the end of the Ötztal valley.
A ski resort is like its own mini world and comes with various distinct types of skiers. From snow bunnies to ski bums to fair-weather skiers, ski...
Deservedly popular in North America and quickly catching on in Europe’s ski resorts, night skiing is one of my personal favourites. You just can’t...
A few days before her first birthday, little Cash Rowley has already been bitten by the snowboarding bug. This American toddler is so cute she even...
Results are in: Snowplaza readers have selected the best 20 ski resorts in the Alps! A huge thank-you to the 55 000 skiers and snowboarders all aro...
The warm sun on your face is a lovely feeling and the beach is calling to you but somehow, a true skier or snowboarder just can't stop thinking abo...
Gentle hilly landscapes framed by the Chiemgau Alps. Sparkling lakes set against snow-white plains and quiet forests. Perfectly traced cross-countr...
It’s a first in France. It’s a mind-blowing journey. It’s the most fun you’ll ever have. It’s a 4-season alpine coaster with virtual reality! No id...
It's all very well to hear about exotic ski resorts on the other side of the world, but for those of us who don't have the time or money to go gall...
After a week of powder and good times, there’s no better way to impress your friends and family back home than with the world’s perfect selfie. Whe...
Five Britons staying in a ski chalet in Les Contamines-Montjoie have tested positive for the coronavirus after interacting with a British man who s...
Can't decide between a city trip and a ski holiday? Why not combine the two? The Alps have plenty of charming towns within easy reach of a ski area...
One of the best parts about a ski holiday is undoubtedly the mouthwatering food. I’ll admit that on some of the more wintery days, going skiing all...
Not just a ski area for pros, the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn boasts family fun for children of all ages. Younger tots can e...
If, like many, you just haven’t had time to get all your Christmas shopping done yet this year, then here are 5 great last minute Christmas gift id...
From the words “kaiser” and “schmarnn,” kaiserschmarrn literally means “the Emperor’s nonsense,” and it’s easy to see why this muddle of broken pan...
As we inch closer to Christmas, weather forecasts are starting to call for colder temperatures on Christmas Day in the UK. Although it’s the deares...
Every skier or snowboarder has that one friend who is totally obsessed with the snow, but has never been on skis or a snowboard. Much as you pester...
It's Valentine's Day today and what better way to spend it than on the slopes with your loved one? In the midst of a snowy winter wonderland, with...
Incredible powder snow, unspoilt nature, friendly locals... Canada is a true winter wonderland and it's every skier's dream to go skiing in Canada...
Who hasn't heard of The Challenge, the epic ski circuit that takes ambitious skiers and snowboarders through all four villages of the Skicircus? Bu...
Finally, a long weekend! The chocolate and bunnies at Easter are all good and well, but true skiers and boarders know that, more importantly, this...
We see these strange machines come out onto the slopes at the end of every ski day, but have you ever wondered exactly how a piste basher works its...
One of Austria's most popular ski areas, the Hintertux Glacier boasts 60km of slopes with the most reliable snow cover in the country. The Hintertu...
The history of winter sports at Chamonix goes way back. This Savoyard ski town lies at the foot of the legendary Mont Blanc, which at 4810m is the...
No sun? No stress! Not for nothing is Mayrhofen among the most popular ski resorts in Austria. Nestled in the beautiful Ziller Valley of the Austri...
It's no fun skiing when you’re afraid. And it happens to the best of us, whether you’re just starting out, whether you’ve been away from skis for a...
The first thing you think of when you hear “European ski resorts” is undoubtedly the Alps. What better place to ski or snowboard than on these maje...
The latest climate report released by the World Meteorological Organization tells us more of the same old depressing news: the earth is continuing...
Can't wait another day to tuck into an extra-large Schnitzel on a mountaintop terrace, or devour a Käsespatzle as you warm yourself in front of a c...
Looking for a way to end 2017 in style? Hoping to start off the year 2018 with a bang? There’s no better way to celebrate than with an alpine holid...
Those endless ski lift queues in high season are something to be avoided at all costs, and we can’t think of a better way to do that than by choosi...
It releases a flow of endorphins, adrenaline, serotonin, and dopamine. It eases tension and relaxes you, helping combat against stress, depression...
It's every couple’s favourite day of the year: Valentine’s Day! And just in case you thought you could wriggle out of doing anything special this y...
Whether you’re a non-skier accompanying your family on a winter sports holiday, or just a skier who likes to shop a bit in their free time – who do...
A favourite ski resort in the Austrian Alps, Mayrhofen has it all - the steepest piste in Austria, a great variety of beginner and intermediate ter...
The Olympics made it look easy, skiers and snowboarders effortlessly whizzing down insanely steep slopes and beating each other by a matter of seco...
Want to explore an entire ski resort without having to repeat lifts? More and more ski resorts in the Alps are designing ski circuits that take you...
You might know Davos as the location of the annual World Economic Forum conference, but did you know it's also one of the most popular ski resorts...
The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is the ideal destination for a ski holiday with friends. With more than 270km of slopes, a l...
We're well into spring and a lot of us have already hung up our ski gear for the season. But if you've already written off winter 2018-19, you just...
It's a big competition trying to work out which of the so-called “longest pistes in the Alps” are actually the longest. But why settle on just one?...
Are you planning a family ski holiday with the little ones this year? Whether you have babies, toddlers or older children, it’s definitely possible...
Nestled on the border between Austria and Italy, Carinthia is known for its guaranteed snow and exceptional amount of sunny days. This is the perfe...
Has the thought of taking a ski holiday in the summer ever crossed your mind? Now that it’s so late in the season and closing festivals are being a...
Après-ski is inextricably linked to winter sports for many skiers and snowboarders. But once children appear on the horizon, suddenly it’s a comple...
Google “famous skiers” and the top results will all be men. In the traditionally male-dominated world of skiing and snowboarding, it took a while t...
The SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental draws hordes of visitors year-round and it's no wonder: with 284 kilometres of pistes, 90 lifts and 81 mounta...
So, you fell in love with a skier! Happens to the best of us. Skiers are sexy, smart and adventurous - what's not to love? Erm, well actually, thes...
Never mind the sweaty bodies, unkempt hair and days-old socks. When you slide off the slopes and into the infectious atmosphere of the après-ski ba...
Nothing can beat the vibe of spring skiing. With bright sunshine and flowers peeking through the snow, everyone seems to be in a good mood. Even ap...
We don’t hesitate to enrol our kids in ski school, not only for the first time but also every ski holiday after that, to keep up their technique. S...
Days are getting longer, temperatures are rising and the mountains are slowly but surely turning greener. It’s our least-favourite time of year aga...
France is one of the best countries for finding ski-in, ski-out accommodation, with many ski resorts offering hotels and chalets right on the slope...
Salzburg Airport is just a hop, a skip and a jump from Britain, with affordable flights from London and other major cities on airlines including Br...
Turin (also known as Turin-Caselle) isn’t the first airport you think of when you’re planning your ski holiday in the Alps, but this airport in Pie...
We spend a lot of our time on the mountains waiting by the side of the slopes (snowboarders, we’re looking at you!). But although we complain about...
After skiing down yet another perfectly groomed piste, you skid to the bottom of the slope and breeze onto the chairlift with hardly any queue. In...
Om lang plezier van je skimateriaal te houden dien je ze goed te onderhouden. Snowplaza heeft de belangrijkste ski onderhoud tips voor na de winter...
In the ski and snowboard world you'll see a bit of everything, from gearheads who wax their skis multiple times a week to laid-back people who don'...
As January draws to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on the past month and assess how you’ve been doing on your New Year’s Resolutions. Ok, so...
With Easter weekend just around the corner, it’s time to start looking at your best options for this chocolate-filled holiday. And what better way...
There’s nothing like a ski holiday! Fresh air, happy memories and lots of fun playing in the snow. But somehow, ski holidays somehow seem to bring...
With an endless variety of piste and off-piste skiing, renowned après-ski and internationally famous music and comedy festivals, the Mayrhofen ski...
Viewing platforms with panoramic views of the Alps, high-altitude mountain restaurants with outdoor sun loungers where you can feel the sunshine on...
Having once held the job title of chalet girl, a few years back now, I decided to find out what has changed and what has not since those rather haz...
Just when you thought ski season was over, we have news for you: it isn't! The Stubai Glacier and several other glaciers in Austria are reporting u...
Looking for somewhere to escape for the weekend with your sweetheart? Search no further! Straight out of a fairy tale, the Mayrhofen ski resort is...
Excellent, record breaking snow conditions, busy ski resorts, fully-booked accommodation and packed ski slopes - it seems that winter sports have m...
'Do you ski on a ski boot with an 80-degree flex? That's a beginner's boot! I have 130!' It sounds as if the flex of your ski boot could indicate h...
So what does a snowmaker do? Well, he/she is charge of making artificial snow in ski resorts. With the effects of global warming and increasingly d...
The sunny province of Carinthia, nestled on Austria’s southern border next to Italy and Slovenia, has a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. Therapeutic...
As promised in my recent article on Orelle - “A little gem with a big secret”- here is some more information about accommodation at the 3 star Hame...
Tickets are now on sale for the Eurostar ski train. With routes from London-St. Pancras station directly to the heart of the French Alps, this is o...
Each year, ski resorts invest millions to attract skiers and non-skiers to their resort. Each year, new activities emerge for the greatest pleasure...
While most people race down the slopes worry-free and with much fun, some struggle with ski anxiety. Most winter sports enthusiasts don't hit the s...
So you’re already a big fan of summer holidays in the mountains and fancy taking the experience to the next level ! How about discovering the mount...
A reader of Swiss magazine 20min.ch came across a bizarre scene last Monday. He was ski touring with a group of friends in Elsigen-Metsch when all...
Your choice of airport transfer company is extremely important even though this may be the last part of your journey before starting to enjoy your...
Last year, Fiesch started construction on a multifunctional base station in Fiesch that will include the lift, the train and the bus. Once the proj...
Après-ski is an integral part of skiing and shouldn’t be overlooked when planning your holiday! Conveniently placed umbrella bars at the edge of th...
Dig out your woolly jumpers and dust off your equipment… ski season is here! In an early-season gift from Mother Nature, several ski areas across t...
The end of 2022 is approaching, and the first signs of winter are already noticeable. In the coming days, most of Europe can expect cold air from t...
After a few very cold days in the Alps, it got a bit warmer yesterday. In some areas, sleet and freezing rain caused much inconvenience. In certain...
We are all anxiously following the weather reports. After the heavy rainfall and record warm turn of the year, conditions could be better. That mos...
Now that December and the start of meteorological winter are already here, we can forget the mild autumn weather. This will not change, for the tim...
The Alps are still mired in high-pressure areas that have brought calm weather with barely any fresh snow over the past few weeks. Luckily temperat...
Woohoo, it's almost time for ski season! And you know what that means... it's almost time for après-ski season! Now that the winter is creeping clo...
Apres ski for many is almost as important as skiing itself! French ski resorts such as Tignes, Val d'Isere, Val Thorens and Alpe d'Huez have got th...
This weekend marks the finale of the annual Art on Ice show, which played at Zurich and Lausanne earlier this week and is staging two more performa...
We already knew that Atomic makes great skis and has been doing so since 1955. But now, the famous Austrian ski manufacturer has decided to branch...
Are you looking for a ski destination in Austria with piste-side accommodation? There are plenty of Austrian ski villages where you can hit the slo...
In Austria, all motor vehicles up to 3,500 kg must purchase and correctly display a vignette to be allowed to drive on Austrian motorways (there ar...
Austria has officially banned smoking inside catering establishments including bars and restaurants. This was one of the last countries where smoke...
Après-ski is something Austria does very well. For many winter sports enthusiasts, this is the deciding factor for booking a skiing holiday in Aust...
It’s never too late to start planning your 2017/2018 ski and snowboarding holidays! If there’s one thing we’ve learned from last season’s bizarrely...
Ski holidays are not only synonymous with snow, skiing and fun. Skiing and snowboarding represent real dangers often related to weather and snow co...
After a brief reprieve in the wake of Storm Eleanor last weekend, the Southern Alps across France, Switzerland and Italy received another bout of h...
So you’ve been skiing since you were a kid and you think you’ve pretty much reached the peak of your abilities and you fancy a change… Why not go b...
Bear M49, otherwise known as Papillon, has come out of hibernation and is currently roaming the countryside in Trentino, Italy, home to famous ski...
