After winter sports, it is time to wash your ski gear. Before returning everything to the closet, remove all stains and unpleasant odours. Never wa...
People often make mistakes when buying a new pair of ski boots. Too bad, because the wrong ski boots can really ruin your winter holiday. To avoid...
Sore shins while skiing is one of the most common complaints bootfitters encounter. Fortunately, there are solutions to this problem, but first, yo...
The Harakiri in Mayrhofen is among Austria's most notorious and steepest slopes. Should you venture downhill without sufficient skiing experience,...
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...
Most ski enthusiasts hate it: rock-hard slopes with ice sheets. It is difficult to get a grip on an icy slope, and many people spontaneously cramp...
Being scared on skis is no fun. It affects many winter sports enthusiasts skiing for the first time or clicking back into the slats after a long ti...
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...
A winter sports holiday with a baby - is it possible and fun? Of course, your little one is still too small to ski, and as a parent, you will ski a...
Would you like to have your own skis, but your budget doesn't allow for a pair of brand new slats? Then second-hand skis might be a good solution....
Are you going on your first winter sports holiday this coming winter? In this article, we will answer all your questions about your first winter sp...
Anyone using the Swiss national roads this year will need a Swiss vignette for 2025. This requirement applies to all residents, tourists and vehicl...
Snowboarding for beginners equals bruised knees and bottoms from falling, fights with the drag lift and a lot of contact with the cold snow. The fi...
Wearing a ski helmet while skiing or snowboarding is not compulsory in all winter sports countries. Fortunately, almost everyone goes on the slopes...
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...
Only some people grow up on the slats from an early age, so many adults still need or want to learn to ski later in life. For some, no problem, whi...
In Austria, you can find many campsites where you can stay with a camper van or caravan in winter. Winter camping is becoming increasingly popular,...
Unfortunately, the sun doesn't always shine on skiing days. Especially on these days, it is important to be well-prepared, because before you know...
The right length of your skis depends on several factors. The general rule is that skis should be about 15 centimetres shorter than your height. Bu...
Why not go on winter holidays, even if you don't enjoy skiing or snowboarding (anymore)? Plenty of people enjoy winter holidays in the Alps off-pis...
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...
In Austria, many villages boast great après-ski. Some winter sports enthusiasts find après-ski just as important as skiing. So when booking their w...
Time flies, and it will be winter again in just a bit over a month, bringing along an increasing chance of snow. From 1 November, one is required t...
Gridlocked access roads to the village, crowds at the supermarkets and queues for the ski lifts. They may all be avoided if you choose a winter spo...
Austria is preparing up for some extreme weather in the coming days. From today onwards, conditions will be wild, with litres of rain in the valley...
Whether you are ready for a new pair of ski boots or want to buy your own for the first time, finding out more before you go to the shop is always...
What will winter 2024/2025 be like in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, France and Italy? The US and European weather services have made the first pre...
When you drive to your winter sports destination by car, you usually drive the last stretch to your destination through the mountains. Some people...
Between 20 and 26 January 2025, the 85rd edition of the Hahnenkamm Races will take place. Read more about the Hahnenkamm Races 2025 in this blog!
Austrian motorways require a vignette, yet you don't need one for every ski area in Austria. You reach these areas, for example, by driving on road...
Good food and skiing go hand in hand in Austria. After all, you need enough fuel to whizz down the slopes all day. There is no shortage of good mou...
The steepest slopes in the Alps are right up the alley of experienced skiers. The ten pistes in this article require the necessary skiing technique...
We cannot deny it: winter sports are expensive. A week of skiing often costs as much as a few weeks of summer holidays. Especially if you go skiing...
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...
'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...
There are many different types of skis: from those that allow you to go off-piste to competition skis. They all have specific characteristics and p...
For many, skiwear is the last thing to consider when planning a winter sports holiday. Others, however, buy a new outfit every year. Do you care ab...
What should you bring with you when you go on winter holidays? Especially when you go skiing for the first time, it can be pretty challenging to th...
A lovely layer of fresh snow fell at altitude yesterday and overnight. With a northwesterly stream, a cold front managed to reach the Alpine region...
There is no shortage of beautiful ski circuits in the Alps. More and more ski resorts feature one or more fantastic ski circuits. They either tell...
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....
The number of kilometres to travel to a ski resort from the UK does not always reflect its accessibility. Especially the last part of the journey o...
Tax-free shopping during your ski holiday? There are at least three options for that! There are tax-free ski villages in Andorra, Italy and Switzer...
Are there any ski resorts for beginners in France? Yes indeed! As a beginner skier, you naturally do not immediately descend a black slope. Hence,...
Many winter sports enthusiasts travel to ski resorts by car, making it the most popular means of transport. Is it any wonder? You can take everythi...
Let's face it: winter sports are expensive, so how can you book a winter holiday as cheaply as possible? Some tips can help you go on a skiing holi...
Since 1 November 2021, driving on winter tyres has been compulsory on certain roads in mountainous areas in France. If you drive without them and d...
As winter approaches, more and more ski resorts are announcing ski pass prices for the 2023/2024 ski season. About time for our annual survey on pr...
Are you looking for Austrian ski resorts suitable for beginners? In this weblog, we tell you which ski areas are perfect for you. Beginner skiers a...
In recent years, ski resorts in Czechia have become increasingly modern. If you are satisfied with a smaller number of piste kilometres, they are a...
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...
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...
You might not immediately think of Switzerland as a child-friendly skiing destination. However, there are over 20 ski resorts around the country th...
There is no shortage of child-friendly ski resorts in Italy. In the land of pasta and pizza, the 'bambini' hold a very special place. Italians love...
What are the best ski resorts for a winter sports holiday with children? To be honest, for most kids, a snowy slope and a sledge are already enough...
In most ski resorts, the season starts in December, but that does not mean that there is a lot of snow and all slopes are open by then. Even though...
Small ski resorts in Austria are the ski destinations that mile-eaters prefer to ignore. No excess piste kilometres, just a handful of slopes. But...
Learning to ski is a rewarding but challenging experience. When you’re hurtling at breakneck speeds down the nursery slopes with no idea how to sto...
Your little one on skis - what can be cuter than that? You'll see kids just a metre tall glide down the practice slope on mini skis like proper rac...
To find the perfect ski destination in Europe, assess your skiing ability, terrain, season and much more. Check out the tips.
Skiing in summer? It's possible! There's no need to go to the other side of the world if you want to hit the slopes. If you start your day early, y...
The Italian province of South Tyrol is home to the imposing Dolomites, but it also boasts some very steep slopes. Among the mighty peaks, you can f...
The BOA lacing system is a dial on ski boots that allows you to tighten or loosen a metal cable in stages. The forefoot shell closes evenly by turn...
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...
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...
Going on a winter holiday with your child(ren) is a wonderful prospect! But what to pack for your trip? Is this the first time you are taking your...
The Sellaronda is definitely one of the most beautiful ski circuits in the Dolomites and the entire Alps. No matter which piste you descend from al...
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...
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...
If you're looking for a snow-sure winter sports destination, ski resorts with many slopes above 2,000 metres are the right choice. Especially if yo...
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...
How much snow will fall during the winter of 2022/2023? Where in the mountains will there be the most snow? How much snow is expected, and when? In...
Slightly panicked about the possibility of spending all summer stuck inside? Don't worry, we're all in the same boat. Luckily, there are a few quic...
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...
In almost all ski resorts in the Alps, ski passes are free for children up to 5 or 6 years old. After that age, finding a ski area where you pay no...
A new week has started, and an important question immediately pops up. What about those excellent snow forecasts we spoke about last week? Last wee...
The forecasts for next week are really promising. It looks like it will start snowing heavily on Tuesday.
The French skiing airport par excellence, Chambéry Airport comes alive in the winter and welcomes hordes of British skiers and snowboarders. A shor...
We’ve all had trouble taking the lift, whether we learned to ski or snowboard as adults or children. I personally took out my fair share of people...
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...
In November, several ski resorts will reopen for the season, which is ideal for winter sports enthusiasts who can't wait to go skiing again.
A comprehensive guide to planning your perfect skiing holidays including finding a resort, booking lessons and more.
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...
So who’s afraid of the Southern Alps? We all know that Brits love to spend their ski holidays in the French Alps. However, British skiers and snowb...
Just to really get you in the mood for this year’s ski holiday, I thought I’d tempt you into making your own mulled wine (or “vin chaud” if you’re...
Is it a cliff? Is it a ski jump? No, it’s the Harakiri piste in Mayrhofen ski resort, renowned for being Austria’s steepest slope adventure and a m...
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...
Can't wait until your next ski holidays to tuck into a delicious Fondue Savoyarde? Well, here's the answer - make one at home! Even though you're g...
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...
The ability to ski safely on a mogul field is an excellent indicator of a skier’s level. We strongly advise beginners to avoid skiing bumps at all...
When thinking about winter sports, many people immediately think of Austria, France or Switzerland. But did you know that there are also beautiful...
With 270 kilometres of pistes, the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is one of the largest linked ski areas in Austria. This makes...
Ski holidays and eating are inextricably linked in our books - what's a ski holiday in Austria without kaiserschmarrn, or a ski holiday in the Swis...
The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is one of the largest and most popular ski areas in Austria, attracting thousands of skiers...
For you, there is absolutely no doubt that a ski holiday is the best thing since sliced bread! Skiing, snowboarding, sledging – just about everythi...
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...
There are certain ski pistes that take on a quasi-mythical status, sometimes because of the challenge they offer, other times simply for the unbeat...
Lech and Zürs am Arlberg are part of Ski Arlberg, Austria's largest linked ski area. These two famous villages are a jumping-off point for more tha...
If you're passionate about off-piste skiing, only the number of descents outside the marked pistes count when choosing a ski holiday. Reserved main...
There are many things to consider when buying a new pair of ski goggles, from the different types of lenses to the way they fit your helmet. In thi...
The usual ski holiday consists of nothing but good times. After all, what could go wrong? You're partaking in your favourite sport and you've been...
The French skiing airport par excellence , Chambéry Airport comes alive in the winter and welcomes hordes of British skiers and snowboarders. A sho...
So, you hit the jackpot and found a budget flight straight to the heart of the Alps. You were thinking ahead, so you’ve already booked an affordabl...
It's almost time for the kids to go back to school and you're suddenly faced with having loads of time on your hands. Before you know it you're on...
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...
We've all skied on artificial snow - most notably at the end of the season when only a ribbon of white winds its way down through green pastures as...
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...
Een wintersport in Italië is op culinair gebied echt een feestje. Italianen zijn meesters in het bereiden van smaakexplosies met slechts een handje...
Having your own skis or snowboard is a blessing if you spend a lot of time in the mountains. Renting is fine but there's nothing like being able to...
Åre, Sweden is the largest ski area in Scandinavia and belongs to the exclusive club of the world's best winter sports villages: Leading Mountain R...
Nothing cuter than a little tot wobbling their way down their first nursery run! And not to mention the feeling of pride that you as a parent exper...
Italy’s ski resorts boast sunny pistes, family-friendly facilities and world-famous Italian cuisine. That’s not to mention the breathtaking panoram...
It releases a flow of endorphins, adrenaline, serotonin, and dopamine. It eases tension and relaxes you, helping combat against stress, depression...
This alpine skiing paradise has a disproportionate amount of Europe’s biggest glaciers and highest mountain peaks - one could almost call Switzerla...
No!!! Here at Snowplaza we strongly believe that you are never too old for skiing or snowboarding, and we are already planning to ski through our l...
Authentic Austrian villages and traditional charm define skiing in Austria. But that doesn’t mean the Austrians don’t know how to party – in fact,...
In the tiny 4-person gondolas of yesteryear, we cosied up with family and friends to enjoy the trip up the mountain in peace and quiet, making rela...
France is known for having a good number of the world’s largest linked ski areas, with some of the ski areas measuring over 600km of pistes at alti...
Are you missing ski season? We are too! To help get through these long spring days, we've compiled a list of some of the best ski films made by Red...
Kaiserschmarrn is one of the most beloved Austrian dishes for a ski holiday. This shredded pancake dish was invented in the 14th century and is now...
A fantastic day on the slopes is not complete with a delicious meal on a sunny terrace or cosy mountain hut. And if there’s a perfect après-ski dis...
Most skiers and snowboarders start getting crazy excited around August in anticipation of ski season. You, on the other hand, prefer a more relaxed...
We spend a lot of time sorting through prices, package deals, types of terrain, beginner vs. expert-friendly, snow conditions and the like. But how...
We all love a ski holiday, with its attendant adrenaline rushes, mountain views and fun in the snow. But there are certain problems that loom over...
Voting is over and the results for the Snowplaza Awards 2020 are in! From December 2019 through April 1, 2020, thousands of skiers and snowboarders...
Whether it’s your first ski holidays or whether you’re an intermediate skier or snowboarder looking to improve your skills and build confidence, it...
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...
Are you looking for the perfect ski resort for ski holidays with a large group? Whether you’re with family or with the mates, there’s a good chance...
You’ll usually find the calorie-laden Käsespätzle served with a side of salad, so you can happily kid yourself that it’s a healthy choice. Cheesy g...
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...
The Kumme 3-person chairlift in Zermatt was destroyed by an avalanche in January 2018 which started on the Unterrothorn (3104m) and swept through t...
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...
Anyone who's ever ventured into the world of ski shopping will recognise the barrage of unfamiliar terms: flex! camber! rocker! You feel pressure t...
The coronavirus put a sudden end to ski season, leaving many of us pining after the ski hills instead of going on our scheduled ski holidays. If yo...
As the coronavirus sweeps through the world and has us all huddling inside and social distancing, skiing might be the last thing on your mind. But...
A ski holiday is not just an opportunity to enjoy the mountains and the fresh air, but also an excuse to indulge in our favourite traditional mount...
If you haven't booked your trip yet, it's time to start thinking about your next ski holidays in the 2020/21 ski season! Snowplaza has made an over...
Happy Mother's Day! Today is all about Mum, and showing our gratitude for all the things she's done for us over the years and all the stuff she's p...
Normally we would publish this blog at the end of April, but since the coronavirus has put an early end to ski season, we'd like to recap what the...
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...
The world is going through a strange and difficult time. The coronavirus is rapidly gaining ground, affecting the way people around the world live...
The coronavirus has hit the ski industry hard, with first one and then another country announcing they would end ski season early in hopes of preve...
Now that ski season is ending early in a lot of places, we're facing a long summer before we get to go skiing or snowboarding again. But don't worr...
Viewing platforms with panoramic views of the Alps, high-altitude mountain restaurants with outdoor sun loungers where you can feel the sunshine on...
The coronavirus is taking its toll on the ski industry, with the first ski resorts already closing early for the season and many events cancelled....
We've still got another three weeks to go in the annual Snowplaza Awards, where we've asked readers to vote on their favourite ski resort in six di...
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...
If you've already been to Zell am See - Kaprun, then you know it's an amazing ski area with loads of pistes to choose from. That being said, there...
Silvretta Montafon has almost 140km of slopes, making it the largest of the 5 different ski areas within the Montafon in Vorarlberg. Advanced skier...
Davos-Klosters comprises of six smaller linked ski areas that reach an altitude of 2844 metres above sea level, virtually guaranteeing snow-sure sl...
While skiing, we already have enough to worry about: dropoffs, black pistes, moguls, ice, fog, snow, rain, flat light, other skiers and snowboarder...
It's coming down out there! The western Alps are currently experiencing a major snowfall, with more than 50cm having fallen in the French, Italian...
Bear M49, otherwise known as Papillon, has come out of hibernation and is currently roaming the countryside in Trentino, Italy, home to famous ski...
We've had a few weeks now of snowfalls interspersed with bluebird weather. Today we can confirm that March has started off on a strong foot, with b...
Ski resorts are always evolving, with slow, old lifts being upgraded to hyper-modern high-speed models. Fancy gondolas with heated cabins or high-s...
The 2019-20 ski season is creeping to a close and ski resorts across the Alps are determined to see it out with a bang! April and May bring an end-...
December means obsessively checking the snow reports. January means freezing cold temperatures. February means long lift queues and busy slopes. Th...
Tree-lined slopes offer many advantages: they can hold their snow better, they're easier to navigate in flat light and they're sheltered from the w...
After being plagued with alternating storms and warm temperatures this winter, Scotland's ski resorts finally had something to celebrate yesterday....
Anyone who's ever skied on improperly waxed skis will recognise the importance of keeping your skis maintained. In addition to preserving your gear...
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...
In honour of this Wednesday we bring you... fresh snow! It's snowed in all alpine countries and snowfall is expected to increase over the next few...
This week the Kaunertal Glacier opened what is said to be the steepest slope in Austria. The "Black Ibex" has a slope of 41.3°, or a gradient of 87...
Aside from skiing and snowboarding, the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn offers a selection of different toboggan runs, a fun opt...
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'...
The Run of Fame in the Arlberg is the most challenging ski circuit in Austria, with 85 kilometres of slopes and 18000 metres in altitude gained and...
The ski resort of Luchon Superbagnères in the French Pyrenees has opted for drastic measures to ensure snow cover over the holidays: it's using a h...
Whether your teenage children have recently become snowboarding fanatics and you felt like you just spent your recent ski holiday with 2 foreigners...
In the wake of a visit to the Vallée Blanche at Mont Blanc, Emmanuel Macron has vowed to take greater steps to protect France's natural areas again...
So you want to teach your partner to ski! Whether you’ve just started a new relationship or whether you’ve been nagging them for years to try your...
The director of the Austrian ski resort of Großarlhas officially resigned and the reason he stated for his resignation was the numerous drunken ski...
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...
Since the invention of artificial snow, there has been a raging debate over whether it's good, whether it's necessary, and what its effects are on...
After a few beautiful days in the Alps, the weather is becoming more unstable. A strong western current is bringing disruptions and strong winds, m...
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...
Nowadays we rely on our mobile phones for everything - calling, messaging, looking up videos, posting pictures... and soon, it may be possible to u...
Beautiful Livigno is a must-see winter sports destination. A remote village tucked deep within the Italian Alps, this skiing paradise offers endles...
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 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...
Some ski resorts just have an extra lil' something that other ski resorts are missing - Turracher Höhe is a great example. This pioneering ski reso...
The tiny, unpretentious ski resort of Orelle in the beautiful Maurienne mountain range in Savoie, France, is not for those who like to eat in styli...
Taking off your ski boots at the end of the day is the best feeling in the world... until the stench overwhelms you! And it's no wonder they smell...
The Alps received a welcome pack of fresh snow this week, with ski resorts drenched in flurries down to village level. The much-needed snow was che...
First tracks in the morning, fresh mountain air and panoramic views... that's how every perfect ski day should start. But those aren't the only ing...
The fresh snow that started coming down in France, Switzerland and Italy yesterday moved on over to Austria as the night progressed, with accompany...
An incredible survival story from the Italian Alps: a rescue dog has showed up safe and sound after braving 16 days of freezing temperatures on the...
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...
Ski resorts in the French, Italian and Swiss Alps today woke up to a coat of fresh snow outside the window. After weeks of mostly mild weather, las...
Are you tired of going to the same ski resorts in the Alps for every ski holiday? Looking for something a bit more unique? Along with the reduced l...
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...
Derek Johnson, who formerly worked as an executive for well-known American ski company Aspen Skiing Co., received a 6-year prison sentence and $250...
The Swiss canton of Valais, home to famous ski resorts such as Zermatt, Saas-Fee and Verbier, will be adding three mandatory snow sports days per y...
The most notorious ski race in the world will take place once again this year in Austria. Starting tomorrow, thousands of spectators will flock to...
The Alps have suffered weeks of sunshine, but it's finally time to re-start winter again! Starting yesterday afternoon and continuing throughout th...
Mystified by the array of choices presented to you when all you want to do is just get a pair of skis so you can enjoy your ski holiday? In this ar...
The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn boasts around 270km of pistes, making it one of the largest ski areas in Austria. The villag...
Still haven't booked your ski holiday this year? Just got back from Austria and already dying to go again? Book through Sunweb and you'll have acce...
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...
We're lucky enough to live within easy enough reach of the Alps, which offer some of the best skiing in the world. While there's no reason not to b...
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-...
Are you reading this article on a rainy day at home, wondering why everyone else except you is playing in the snow? Time to do something about it!...
Local police in the small town of Nelson, British Columbia were alerted one afternoon when two 16-year-old snowboarders failed to return home after...
As sparkling snowflakes start falling and the temperatures drop, it's time for families to start getting excited about their annual winter sports h...
Popular ski clothing brand Spyder is a staple on the slopes, with its recognisable spider symbol on the jacket and ski pants. This American brand h...
Après-ski is the best! Free-flowing alcohol, singing along to cheesy après-ski hits and creating unforgettable memories with your friends. The down...
When an Italian ski resort found microplastics in a nearby glacier, it decided to take action. The Pejo 3000 in Trentino has become the first Europ...
The popular Austrian ski resort of Ischgl has announced that Eros Ramazzotti will perform at the 25th edition of the Top of the Mountain Closing Co...
Taking a last-minute ski holiday gives you the freedom and flexibility to wait for low-season prices and perfect conditions. And this is the perfec...
Since merging with the deep powder mecca of Fieberbrunn a few years ago, the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn has made a name for...
You've just ended a beautiful run but now there's one of the dreaded flat bits facing you... for beginner snowboarders, this is one of the worst th...
A devastating avalanche claimed the lives of a mother, her 7-year-old daughter and another 7-year-old girl in the Italian glacier ski resort of Val...
The first ski holiday with your significant other can either be the time of your life or a complete disaster. More often than not, you have the pow...
In what many people are dubbing a Christmas miracle, a lucky skier in Austria survived an incredibly long bout under the snow this week. More avala...
Having trouble deciding on which model skis or snowboard to hire? Wondering whether you should bring your own boots with you? There are loads of qu...
Glencoe Mountain was hit by a serious fire on Christmas day that ravaged the base station, briefly leaving the Scottish ski resort without power, c...
Some people just aren't made for the cold. If you start shivering when everyone else around you is wearing shorts and a t-shirt, you're probably on...
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,...
Austria’s Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn has made some exciting changes for the upcoming 2019-2020 ski season. These include th...
This delicious dessert is a classic après-ski favourite. The word “strudel” means “whirlpool” in German, an apt name for the tasty explosion of but...
It’s time for the annual Snowplaza Awards! This year we’re on the quest to find the best ski area, best après-ski bar and best-of in eight other ca...
Early-season skiing is marred by the possibility of icy slopes. It’s no reason to cancel your ski holiday, but it helps to know the proper techniqu...
A southern current has brought a spell of warm weather to the Alps and it currently feels like spring, with the snow line hovering elusively above...
Gentle hilly landscapes framed by the Chiemgau Alps. Sparkling lakes set against snow-white plains and quiet forests. Perfectly traced cross-countr...
The planning is still in the early stages and nothing is certain yet, but there have been whispers of a tentative link between Mayrhofen and Hochzi...
It's already December and you know what that means... winter is officially (almost) here! Many ski resorts have already opened their doors for the...
Panicking about what to get for your skiing or snowboarding friend or family member? We've got you covered with the latest gadgets and useful skiin...
In honour of the launch of the New Klagenfurt Airport, Austria is making it cheaper and easier to get to the Alps this year with an incredible part...
The days when we had to struggle to work out maps are long past. Nowadays, the GPS can tell you everything! But has this dependence on technology p...
Winter sports holidays are the best holidays of the year, everyone knows that. And not only that, but skiing and snowboarding are actually good for...
Austrian villages woke up to a welcome coat of fresh snow this morning, which was especially appreciated in the ski resorts east of the Arlberg. Te...
The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is legendary for its jam-packed event calendar. From the famous Rave on Snow ski season open...
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...
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...
It's official: you can now reach Zell am See from Viehhofen! Saturday marked the completion of the last portion of the zellamseeXpress, which links...
A new study released this week in the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery claims that the rise of helmets in ski areas may not be the blessing...
Skiers at an American ski resort were in for a surprise last week when two bears made an appearance in a tree right next to the chairlift. The inci...
No matter how many goggles they advertise with incredible visibility features, we skiers and snowboarders know from experience that skiing in poor...
To truly experience winter in Germany, you have to pay Bavaria a visit . There's something for everyone here, whether relaxed days in the snow or u...
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...
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...
It's snowing again in France, Switzerland and Austria, with weather forecasters predicting this weekend could see a few dozen centimetres of the wh...
This winter, Les Arcs is launching what might just be the world's first "business class" ski pass. Skiers and snowboarders can elect to pay more fo...
Some of France's biggest ski areas may be on thin ice - literally. From Les Trois Vallées to Les Deux Alpes, melting permafrost is putting the futu...
The southern Alps are already deep in the throes of winter, having had several weeks of generous snowfall. Now it's time for the northern Alps to r...
Austria has officially banned smoking inside catering establishments including bars and restaurants. This was one of the last countries where smoke...
It's finally here! The first-ever Snowplaza Ski Opening in Gurgl started off on a great note, with beautiful weather and amazing snow and loads of...
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...
Ah, that fresh powder snow! Golly, those views! Is that a bird landing on your ski pole? Skiing off-piste is a completely different experience from...
The world keeps spinning faster and faster, technology advancing at the speed of light with one innovation after another. In these hectic times, so...
It's been an insane start to the ski season this year, with the snow just bucketing down all across the Alps. Ski resorts in France, Switzerland, A...
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...
Austria has been inundated with snow over the past few days, especially in southern and eastern Tyrol. The snow is welcomed by skiers and snowboard...
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...
Many regions in France were on yellow and orange alert due to heavy snowstorms yesterday. This morning ski resorts across the Alps woke up to blueb...
Un-be-lie-va-ble! The snow just keeps coming in the southern and eastern Alps. Even the trees are bowing under the weight of all the fresh snow! Af...
Bavaria's forests are a true adventure playground, and no one knows it better than the people who have spent their whole lives here. In this articl...
Online ski hire is a new concept to many of us. How can you hire skis online if you need to pick them up in person? But after you've tried it once,...
It's unbelievable... this week's weather forecast calls for not centimetres, but METRES of snow! It's been snowing nonstop in the Alps these past f...
Ski boots are the bane of us all, and we all know the frustration of getting a pair that cause sore pressure points all day long. While we wouldn't...
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...
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...
It was a terrible winter for the Scottish ski industry last year, with barely any snow apart from a short burst in February and then another one in...
Together with our partner Sunweb , we've organised a contest to celebrate the early start to ski season this year. By submitting the correct answer...
Gurgl is known for its excellent snow quality and guaranteed snow cover. The slopes lie between 1800 and 3080m above sea level and the ski area boa...
Skiing off-piste and exploring the backcountry are enticing options for advanced skiers. Virgin powder, beautiful scenery and the chance to be in n...
What a weekend! The western and southern Alps received a dump of snow yesterday, with France and Italy receiving their own, slightly lesser snowfal...
While counting down the days to ski season, I decided to do some serious research into funny ski run names! When skiing in French, Austrian, Italia...
Snow cover is one of the most important aspects of a ski holiday. There's nothing worse than arriving at your skiing destination after a long summe...
What a lovely morning it's been in the Alps! Last night the snow began to fall in earnest and this morning ski resorts woke up to a blanket of whit...
Major tour operator Sunweb has announced that from now on, all of the holiday packages sold by Sunweb and its partners will be carbon neutral. This...
So, you've got a handle on turning and you're feeling confident about your pizza stops. Does that mean you're ready to tackle a red piste? Actually...
It's been a roller coaster ride in the Alps this autumn, weather-wise. We've had several fresh snowfalls, followed seemingly every time by a spike...
Did you know there are already plenty of ski resorts open for skiing in November? The higher-altitude ski areas in the Alps have already been bless...
There’s nothing like skiing for working up an appetite, and everybody knows that a day on the mountain is not complete unless you stop for a delici...
Have you skied all of these infamous slopes in the Alps? From the vertigo-inducing moguls of the Swiss Wall to steep FIS World Cup pistes and the s...
In a horrifying accident in the Swiss ski area of Mythenregion, near Schwyz, an empty gondola cabin broke free from the cable and fell to the groun...
Ski season is almost upon us and if you're not ready yet, it's time to start preparing! From finding accommodation to arranging ski rental to getti...
Kitzbühel has just opened for skiing, making it the first non-glacier ski resort in the Alps to open for the 2019/2020 winter season. The Austrian...
Small babies on summer holidays can sit and gurgle for hours in their buggy wearing simply a nappy and watching the world go by or playing happily...
One of the best parts about the skiing pre-season is the chance to get your stoke on with ski films and ski talk with a group of like-minded skiers...
Believe it or not, summer is a busy time for many ski resorts. Even when the Alps aren't covered in snow, there is plenty to do: lifts, piste bashe...
Not long now til the start of the 2019-20 ski season - and it's the perfect time to enter a contest! We've teamed up with our partner Sunweb to off...
Eco-friendly is all the rage right now, and for good reason. With the fluffy white snow of our beloved ski resorts under serious threat from global...
Ski pass prices in the Alps are continuing to climb steeper, with an average increase of 4% in the most popular resorts this season. This means a 6...
There's nothing more heartbreaking than arriving at your long-awaited ski holiday only to find brown hills and a couple of cows grazing! When you'v...
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....
This season, ski clothing gets even more functional, with high-tech improvements that will make you more comfortable on the slopes. Top brands are...
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...
The SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental is off to a strong start for the 2019-20 winter season, the culmination of a 73.4 million euro investment. Ov...
This week started off with a dusting of fresh snow in the Alps, and the freezing altitude continues to creep lower and lower. After the snow the su...
For the 2019-20 ski season, St. Anton is replacing an old 3-person lift with a brand-new 10-person gondola. Replacing the old lift which took skier...
Looking to catch a glimpse of Kate or Meghan Markle on the slopes? These are the exclusive and luxurious preferred ski resorts of the British royal...
It's been snowing all day in the Alps, and the highest mountain peaks have been dusted with a welcomed coat of white. High temperatures mean the sn...
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...
Once again, the biggest ski resorts in the Alps will celebrate the start and end of ski season with a host of music festivals, parties and other ev...
Where's your dream destination? From the Matterhorn to Whistler, Norway to South America, every skier dreams of the once-in-a-lifetime visit to a u...
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...
This winter it's even easier to reach 20 Austrian ski resorts by train, including St. Anton, Kitzbühel and the Skicircus. The Alpen Express leaves...
Can't wait for the start of ski season? Plotting ways to get on the slopes as soon as possible? How does November suit you? From November 21-24, 20...
Part of the reason we love our ski holidays so much is because they give us the chance to be at one with nature. So, smelly car exhaust fumes aren'...
The Stubai Glacier is officially open for the 2019-20 ski season, having received 55cm of fresh snow in the ski area just a few days before its sea...
Skiing is an incomparable sport which combines technical skills and the thrills of speed in stunning, unforgettable surroundings. However, first th...
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...
Looking to try something new this year? Tired of going to the same old ski resort year after year? Whether you're a beginner or an expert, travelli...
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...
Have you just booked your very first-ever ski holiday? No idea how to start preparing or what to bring? Don't worry, we've got you covered! A littl...
The highest-altitude ski areas are starting to open for ski season soon! Below is a list of ski areas that are projected to open in September and O...
When does ski season start? When is my favourite ski resort opening for the 2019/20 season? We have all the answers and more! In this article you'l...
Nothing beats a ski holiday with a group of your closest friends! No matter if half the group wants to tackle black pistes and the other half is st...
Did you know that France and Switzerland have organisations that certify certain ski resorts as family-friendly destinations? If you're looking for...
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...
Good vibes, good company, free-flowing beer... it's safe to say that après-ski is a moment that almost every skier and snowboarder looks forward to...
All right, so we've just about had enough of the summer! It seems like ski season can't come fast enough. What wouldn't you give to have a day - na...
Iceland's Okjökull, or the "Ok Glacier" (jökull is Icelandic for "glacier"), was one of the world's first glaciers of its size to lose its glacier...
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...
The Scandinavian Mountains Airport is also known as Sälen-Trysil for its location between the Swedish ski resort of Sälen and the Norwegian ski res...
It's every skier's worst nightmare (apart from climate change)! Just before reaching the top, a four-seater chair was blown off the Gunbarrel chair...
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...
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...
LEGO® bricks fans rejoice! The beloved toy company has brought us scenes inspired from NASA, Jurassic Park and Disney. Now it's finally fulfilling...
The Ski Club of Great Britain has announced that they will no longer be offering their Leading Service. Up until now, it was possible for members o...
The French ski resort of Tignes is one of the only glacier ski areas to remain open for skiing in the summer months. Traditionally, it was possible...
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...
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 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...
Welcome to one of the largest ski conglomerates in the world! The Dolomiti Superski pass gives access to 12 ski resorts and 1200km of pistes in the...
Hordes of skiers flock to the best-known resorts in the Alps every year. There's a reason they're so popular, and you know you're guaranteed to get...
The project to improve facilities in the four village centres of Courchevel has been several years in the making. This upcoming ski season will see...
It's mid-July and as we've seen with the heat wave on the Mont Blanc glacier a few weeks ago, the Alps have had their fair share of summer. But tem...
A ski holiday to the United States is on the bucket list of many skiers and snowboarders. But with so many resorts to choose from, it's hard to kno...
Copenhagen is poised to inaugurate what just might be the most bizarre artificial ski slope in the world: a dry slope on top of a power plant! Desi...
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...
Les Portes du Soleil is an enormous linked ski area that spans the French-Swiss border. You might have heard of some of its better-known resorts, s...
Les Menuires is centrally located within Les Trois Vallées, one of the world's biggest linked ski areas with around 600km of slopes. The sheer size...
Record-breaking temperatures were recorded at Mont Blanc this week. Chamonix (1050m) reached a sweltering 36°, breaking the former record of 34° fr...
The IOC voted 47 to 34 in favour of Italy as host country of the 2026 Winter Olympics this week. The games will take place in Milan and Cortina d'A...
National Schools Snowsports Week was started in 2016 by Snowsport England with the aim of introducing children to skiing and snowboarding. This yea...
The Alps are home to some of the most spectacular panoramas in the world, but a surprising number of ski resorts manage to totally trash this scene...
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...
Doing a ski season in a ski resort is a fantastic way to improve your ski technique by leaps and bounds, not to mention spend all winter skiing for...
The Kitzsteinhorn Glacier is getting even easier to reach with the inauguration of the 3K Kaprun-Kitzsteinhorn-K-onnection in the 2019-20 ski seaso...
In the run-up to next ski season, Ischgl has announced plans to further update its lift infrastructure. Last year saw the introduction of the Gampe...
The White Ring ski circuit at Ski Arlberg has been around for decades and has remained a popular way to explore different villages in the popular A...
The Jungfrau Region will inaugurate two new lifts for the 2019-20 ski season. The "V-cableway" - so called because both lifts will start from the s...
Did you know Norway also has summer skiing? Usually when we talk about summer skiing, the first things that come to mind are the glaciers in the Al...
For many skiers, driving a piste basher is the ultimate dream job. Spending every day in one of these impressive machines worth more than €300 000,...
Tucked in the interior of the Canadian province of British Columbia along the aptly named "Powder Highway" is a cluster of little-known ski resorts...
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...
Chamonix is a skiing destination for the bucket list if ever there was one. This renowned ski resort was the host village for the first-ever Winter...
It was the third worst ski season on record at most Scottish ski resorts. The lack of snow coupled with strong winds and warm temperatures made for...
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...
We all tend to zoom to the big names when it comes to planning ski holidays, but what if someone told you there was an easy way to discover some of...
Austria had a great winter, with an unforgettable stint of record-breaking snowfall in January. Now, several months later and well past the date wh...
Ski lessons with the family can be the highlight of the year, but not if your kids hate skiing and everything to do with it! From cold fingers to d...
While most resorts are investing in the newest gondolas and bubble chairlifts with heated seats, some ski resorts are quietly turning to renewable...
Located in the French ski resort of L'Alpe d'Huez, La Sarenne is the longest black piste in the Alps. Skiers and snowboarders descend 16km down fro...
No friends on powder days! But is that really what you want? To many of us, the idea of a solo ski holiday can sound daunting. Your mind fills with...
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...
The Alps offer amazing skiing with panoramic views and après-ski to die for, but it's many people's dream to one day ski in Canada or the United St...
So you haven’t yet decided where to spend your summer holiday this year and you fancy a change - well, summer skiing could be the answer! You’re a...
Skiing in summer? Yes, it's possible! We're all depressed about the end of the 2018-19 ski season, and most of us are already counting the days to...
Snow, snow and more snow! It's been one heck of a ski season this winter, with January breaking one snow record after another. After a warm and dry...
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...
Livigno isn't the best-known ski resort in Europe yet, but in our opinion it won't be long before it's mentioned in the same breath as giants such...
Environmental sustainability is playing an ever-larger role in the skiing world, with ski resorts increasingly using self-generated electricity, es...
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...
This summer, Schladming will complete construction on a new 10-person gondola on the Planai. The new gondola will astronomically increase the hourl...
With a metre of powder dumping all over the Alps last week, most of us are raring to go on one last ski holiday before the season ends! If you thin...
After what seemed like a very warm start to spring, temperatures have plunged again in the Alps, bringing us right back into the thick of ski seaso...
Have you always wanted to design your own pair of skis? Get inspired by the artwork you see out there, but think you could do it better? Atomic off...
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...
The latest climate report released by the World Meteorological Organization tells us more of the same old depressing news: the earth is continuing...
Skiers and snowboarders in the Alps are rejoicing (and not a bit surprised) after last night's snowfall, which brought up to a metre of fresh snow...
Congratulations, you’ve taken the leap and decided to try out snowboarding! Whether you’re a skier looking for a new challenge, or a budding snow s...
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...
Spring ski holidays are all about skiing in a t-shirt and enjoying the warm sun whilst sipping a drink on an outdoor terrace. Early risers will fin...
Austrian ski resorts have called for a ban of alcohol on the slopes, effective beginning in the 2019-20 winter season. Austria is revered as the ho...
After more than 12 million trips and 25 000 operating hours, it's time to retire the Fleidingbahn chairlift in Westendorf, at the SkiWelt Wilder Ka...
Ski poles! Great for leaning on when the lift queue is moving slowly. Or for pushing yourself along the flat bits (take that, snowboarders!). Or fo...
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...
In het voorjaar kun je nog prima op wintersport! In veel skigebieden ligt nog meer dan voldoende sneeuw, schijnt het zonnetje volop en zijn de prij...
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...
In Serre Chevalier is men hard op weg het eerste zelfvoorzienende skigebied van de Alpen te worden. Er zijn twee projecten die aan de basis staan v...
Voting is over and the results for the Snowplaza Awards 2019 are in! From September 1, 2018 through March 20, 2019, more than 31 000 skiers and sno...
Een wintersport in het voorjaar is zó ontzettend fijn! Eindelijk zijn de dagen langer, schijnt het zonnetje volop en kun je een laagje minder aan....
As skiers and snowboarders, we pride ourselves on our close connection to nature. We spend as much time as we can breathing in the fresh mountain a...
The most important thing while skiing is to stay in control, and this means having a handle on your speed. This prevents you from going too fast an...
Excuses, excuses! We’re all guilty of them, and this applies to a ski holiday as well. How can you justify to your friends that you just don’t feel...
It’s a dream ski week in the Alps this week, with a fresh dump of snow yesterday and bluebird conditions today. Lucky ski resorts in France and Aus...
The ski resort of Masella is located just a couple of hours from Barcelona and can be easily reached from the Catalan capital with the Sagalés Skib...
Now that more women are skiing, ski manufacturers have been quick to capitalise on women’s lines of ski equipment. They advertise women’s equipment...
The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is famous for its endless slopes, après-ski scene and great village atmosphere. But the Skic...
Spring is coming to the Alps, and across the ski resorts of Austria, Switzerland, France and Italy, the sun is finally starting to shine through th...
A group of 13- and 14-year-old teens are being praised as heroes after their quick thinking last week led to the rescue of a young child dangling f...
More and more ski resorts in the Alps are linking up or partnering to give skiers and snowboarders access to hundreds of kilometres of slopes with...
You’ve learned how to do a perfect snowplough and you’re feeling confident about your abilities, so your ski instructor suggests you move onto a sl...
The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is beloved in the skiing and snowboarding world as one of Austria’s top ski areas. Lengthy s...
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...
As if we needed another excuse to get out in the snow! Believe it or not, you might actually lose weight on your next ski holiday despite all the S...
A strong high-pressure area is bringing lots of sun to the Alps this week, with some clouds moving in on Tuesday but no precipitation to speak of....
Austria is one of the most popular destinations for British skiers and snowboarders, and it’s no wonder why: more than 7000km of slopes, a lively a...
Backseating is a common problem in many skiers. It refers to a stance where the skier is leaning back, putting too much weight towards the back of...
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 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...
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...
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...
After a fresh bout of snow on Monday, skies are clearing in the Alps and sun is forecast for the rest of the week. Some ski resorts are even expect...
Legendary American skier Lindsey Vonn went out with a bang this weekend, pocketing one more bronze medal in the last ski race of her career. She ha...
Since acquiring Fieberbrunn in the 2015-26 ski season, the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn has become one of the largest ski res...
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...
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...
Graubünden is taking ice skating to the next level with Skateline, Switzerland's first ice path. The magical trail winds through the forest along t...
Following the inauguration of the Carosello 3000 gondola in December 2017, the Italian ski resort of Livigno has opened two more new lifts to furth...
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...
When we reminisce on our ski holidays, we tend to remember nice things like the sunshine, the freshly groomed slopes, the mountain terraces where w...
An après-ski hangover is as good a time as any to discover that après-ski is not always the... healthiest choice. But that doesn’t stop us from wan...
The French and Swiss Alps are due to get another dump of snow this week, with heavy snowfall expected through Wednesday. Some ski resorts are due t...
The snow dumped all over Austria, did a pretty good job of covering the French, Italian and Swiss Alps, but was avoiding Andorra and the Pyrenees t...
Making it down a black slope is one thing, but doing it attractively takes a lot more practice. Generally, you’ll need to dig your edges in to grip...
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...
We all cross our fingers for bluebird conditions when we go on a ski holiday: fresh powder and blue skies, so we can carve fresh tracks under the s...
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...
It’s one of the wackiest ski races out there, and definitely one for the bucket list. Every January, 1000 skiers don their finest witch’s garb and...
After another half a metre of snow fell in the Alps yesterday, the weather finally seems to be calming down. Ski resorts today were greeted with bl...
When you see a closed-off piste or an out-of-bounds sign, it’s an indication that the ski resort has judged the area unsafe for skiing. Far from tr...
Winter is finally in full swing and many of us are looking forward to our first ski holidays of the season. Ah, to experience that feeling of fresh...
The snow that's been dumping down on the Austrian Alps is finally moving further abroad to France, Switzerland and Italy. The departments of Savoie...
Carving refers to skiing on your edges, leaving a clean trail through the snow and not skidding. Today’s skis are perfectly tailored to allow for e...
Amid cash flow problems, Cairngorm Mountain was first placed under administration and subsequently taken over by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (...
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...
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...
Skiers in the French Alps are bemoaning the hard, icy conditions and lack of fresh snow this ski season. In most French ski resorts, it hasn’t snow...
The Scottish ski resort of Glenshee is the first ski resort in the UK to have an avalanche rescue dog. To the delight of her faithful owner, border...
North Tyrol and Salzburg have been doused in a heavy snowfall this week, with up to a metre in some places. It's expected to keep snowing through t...
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...
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...
Love the idea of bumps but not sure how to tackle them? Lose your nerve when you’re staring down a field of metre-high moguls? Relax, moguls are fu...
Everybody knows who the most annoying person in a group of skiers and snowboarders is. It’s the person who nags everybody to wake up at the crack o...
The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is the ideal destination for a ski holiday with friends. With more than 270km of slopes, a l...
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...
Skiing is a highly technical sport and it can take years to perfect your form. While it’s fun to zip helter-skelter down the slopes, you don’t want...
Out with the old, in with the new: spice things up this year by spending New Year’s Eve 2019 in a ski resort! All across the Alps, skiers and snowb...
Austria is a favourite with British skiers and snowboarders, so it’s only logical to bring your kids here and show them why you love the sport! Wit...
Ah, your first time on skis! Fond, fond memories. After squeezing into those uncomfortable ski boots and strapping into the bindings, it sounded li...
Skiers and snowboarders in many of the ski resorts in the French Alps woke up to an early Christmas present today: a fresh dump of snow! The snowfa...
If you’re like me, you’ll recognise the disappoint in having imagined yourself a skiing pro, whizzing down the slopes with perfect technique, only...
An après-ski hotspot, a freeriding mecca, a popular stop on the Freeride World Tour... this is the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbru...
If you’re in that awkward phase where you’ve mastered the green and blue slopes but aren’t quite ready to fling yourself off a cliff edge yet, you’...
If memories of your last ski holiday are fond but somewhat blurry, chances are you have one of these drinks to thank. From mulled wine to Jägerbomb...
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...
In skiing, carving refers to using the edges of your skis to “carve” a smooth path through the snow, without skidding or braking at every turn. It’...
This weekend winter arrived in all her glory! Mounds of snow fell across the northern side of the Alps in France, Austria, Switzerland and Italy an...
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...
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...
For those of us who like broadening our horizons, there’s nothing better than endless slopes to explore. If you’re a diehard skier looking to rack...
After a bit of a slow start to the ski season, temperatures across the Alps are finally dropping, bringing flurries of snow to ski resorts in Franc...
Was your last skiing video cringe-worthy? Did your image of yourself as a skiing god(dess) get totally shattered? Whether we’ve been skiing since c...
Skiing and snowboarding bring some tough decision-making to the table. Rent or buy? Lessons or no lessons? And the all-time most important choice o...
Lech Zürs am Arlberg is starting the 2018/19 ski season off with a fresh dump of powder. Much of eastern Austria including Carinthia and Salzburg r...
With ski resorts constantly striving to offer better skiing, more skiing and more activities off the slopes, mega linked ski areas are quickly beco...
A ski holiday isn’t a ski holiday without après-ski, and we can all thank Austria for propelling this once-tame tradition into an all-out party sce...
France is known for its massive ski areas – the biggest in the world – and institutional approach to ski resorts, with chain hotels and ski-in, ski...
In what might be the saddest postcard ever, children from all over the world have expressed the wish to stop climate change once and for all. The g...
If you were looking for the most romantic date ever, then we’ve found it. Forget splashing out for a five-star hotel in a crowded city – La Plagne...
Tiroler Gröstl is classic après-ski food, the kind of dish skiers and snowboarders crave after we come off the slopes and shelter from the blizzard...
Some ski holidays are memorable not for the powder snow, not for the après-ski but for the spectacular lift ride up the side of a steep cliff face....
Skiing in Switzerland is famously expensive. That’s why, for the 2018/19 ski season, the official MySwitzerland tourism association is making your...
Why pay sky-high prices when you can get a 6-day ski pass for less than €150? These ski areas might not have the latest technology nor endless kilo...
If you've spent years nagging your significant other/family member/friend to ski and they just won't see the light, this is the year you'll finally...
Today the Dolomites are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for their rose-tinted glow in the sunset and the spectacular views of the mountain pea...
Chat-up lines not as fresh as that powder? Need some help breaking the ice on your next ski holiday? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We’ve gath...
It's impossible not to fall in love with Zermatt after your very first visit. This legendary ski resort at the foot of the Matterhorn (4478m) is ov...
St. Anton will kick off the 2018/19 ski season with a joint concert by American singer-songwriter Anastacia and Melanie C, the former Spice Girl. T...
Skiing in England is made possible thanks to the hard work of some very dedicated volunteers, who run the ski clubs and maintain the hills. Most sk...
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...
It’s the largest ski area in the world and one of the most beloved ski areas in the Alps, but that’s no reason to sit back on your laurels! Les Tro...
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...
After the massive snowfall on the weekend, where ski resorts across Andorra, France, Switzerland and Austria received several dozen centimetres of...
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...
It's finally snowing properly in the Alps! The French Alps and the Pyrenees are expecting the snow line to drop as low as 1000m in some places, and...
Otherwise known as the ‘Diamond of the Alps’, the Austrian ski resort of Obergurgl-Hochgurgl is nestled at the end of the Ötztal valley and enjoys...
Otherwise known as the ‘Diamond of the Alps’, the Austrian ski resort of Gurgl is nestled at the end of the Ötztal valley.
Colorado’s Boulder County, San Miguel County and the City of Boulder are suing oil and gas giants Suncor Energy and Exxon Mobil for their contribut...
Following the huge popularity of Europe’s highest zipline in 2014, the ski resort of Val Thorens in the popular French ski area of Les 3 Vallées is...
Ski holidays are invariably sprinkled with common phrases. From complaints about the difficulty of the slope, to arguments about which direction to...
If you’re flying to the Alps, luggage restrictions can seriously affect the price tag of your ski holiday. It’s something we sometimes don’t think...
The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is poised to become the biggest ski resort in Austria thanks to a recently announced merger...
Incredible jumps, first tracks through virgin powder, spectacular helicopter flights over snowy winter landscapes and the sheer delight of breaking...
Ischgl recently announced that rock legend Lenny Kravitz will grace the stage with his presence for their end-of-season Top of the Mountain concert...
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...
Snowplaza readers across Europe participated in our Vaya Resort contest over the last few weeks, with hopes of winning a 5-day ski holiday at the l...
The Tirol Snow Card is your ticket to one of the largest groups of ski areas in the world. Just one ticket grants you unlimited skiing all season l...
There’s no denying it: skiing and snowboarding are expensive sports. A week of skiing can set you back a pretty penny, especially if you’re plannin...
The popular French ski resort of Tignes is planning to build an indoor ski slope at an altitude of 2000m to compensate for the melting snow and sho...
Are you looking for a new adrenaline high? Bored with whizzing down steep black slopes and dabbling in basic off-piste powder? The famous Swiss ski...
Sölden-Hochsölden kicked off the 2018/19 ski season yesterday with a fresh dump of powder. In fact, ski resorts across the Alps from France to Aust...
Family ski holidays are the best ski holidays, but what to do if the little ones are too young or not interested in skiing? Luckily, there exist ma...
The start of the 2018/19 ski season is almost upon us, so we figured this was the perfect time to give you the chance to win an amazing prize! We’v...
A ski holiday in Austria is synonymous with hospitality and conviviality, no matter where you go. But there are several villages that stand out for...
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...
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...
Firefighters responded to several fires at the former Sheffield Ski Village last week that are thought to have been purposely set. The ski area, wh...
Voting is on! The annual Snowplaza Awards have begun and the race is on. Do you have a favourite ski resort in Austria, Switzerland, Italy or Franc...
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...
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...
Ski holidays on a budget sounds like a pipe dream, but with a little clever thinking, you can go on ski holidays this year without breaking the ban...
The Alps could soon be coming to Wales: plans are in motion to build a sports and leisure destination to rival the hottest European ski resorts. De...
After last weekend’s snowfall, we’re getting pretty stoked for winter! Among the things we most look forward to are the dozens of parties, concerts...
Delighted skiers are celebrating the first snowfall of the year in the Alps today! With as much as 30cm falling at altitudes of 2000m+ in some of t...
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...
No 3-hour airport queues, no delayed flights, no teeny-tiny baggage allowance – this is what it’s like to take the Eurostar ski train to the French...
The 2018/19 winter ski season is almost upon us. Are you excited? We definitely are! The first glacier ski areas will be open already in September...
For all we complain about those energy-guzzling Americans, we have to take our hats off to Wolf Creek ski resort in Colorado, USA. As of this lates...
How does it feel to be on a ski lift carrying you towards an erupting volcano? Skiers and snowboarders found out last week at Chilean ski resort Ne...
A Polish man recently became the first person ever to ski down from the summit of K2, the world’s second-tallest mountain after Mt. Everest at 8611...
This winter, the popular Austrian ski resort of Ischgl will kick off the 2018/19 ski season with another one of their popular Top of the Mountain c...
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’...
An American company called Alpine Media Technology is in the process of rolling out groundbreaking technology that will see screens installed on sk...
Choosing the right travel insurance policy for your winter sports holiday can be a daunting task. With so many providers and such a difference in p...
Dancing on tables at après-ski was fun back in the day, but with young children in tow, the image of your ideal ski resort will have to shift a lit...
Even at the best of times, the Alps are a fair trek away. And now, in the middle of summer, the ski hills seem farther away than ever. But then, wh...
We toss around the word ‘gradient’ a lot in the skiing world. But if you’re secretly wondering how exactly that translates to the angles that you u...
Usually we skiers and snowboarders flee as far as we can from the Alps as soon as they start showing hints of green. Who wants to ski on depressing...
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...
A ski holiday is not a ski holiday without a healthy dose of après-ski! Austria is generally recognised as the home of après-ski and the bars and n...
The Austrian ski resort of Kitzbühel is currently in the process of constructing two new lifts to replace outdated chairs on the Kitzbüheler Horn....
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...
A beloved hotspot for skiers and snowboarders all over Europe, the Austrian Alps are especially popular among families with children. Austria has a...
Zermatt is set to complete construction of the world’s highest gondola by autumn 2018, in time for the 2018/19 winter ski season. The 45-million-eu...
As soon as the last of the ski resorts in Europe closes in the late spring, skiing summer depression sets in. What to do during the long days of ho...
After a brief hot spell this month, temperatures have dropped again this week in some of the alpine glacier ski resorts of Austria and Switzerland....
Skiing in the famous champagne powder of the Rocky Mountains is at the top of the bucket list for many Europeans. Set against the backdrop of the R...
Sölden-Hochsölden is one of the most popular ski resorts in the Austrian Alps, and there’s no better way to experience this skiing hotspot than by...
The popular Königstour ski circuit in Austria’s Hochkönig ski resort is getting a facelift, with several lift upgrades and new pistes planned for t...
This gut-churning video analyses Simon Billy’s infamous crash in 2017 while vying for the speed skiing world record at Vars, France. Billy started...
As temperatures high up in the Austrian Alps drop below freezing, the first ski resort is getting ready to open its doors for the 2018/19 ski seaso...
It was a fantastic ski season for the Alps, with ski resorts opening early and receiving plenty of snow throughout the season. But as we’ve seen ov...
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...
Thinking of Africa conjures images of vast desert landscapes and exotic safari animals. It’s hardly the first place you’d imagine going skiing. Nev...
It's almost summertime in the Alps – time to get the lifts running and groom the slopes for the start of summer ski season! Yup, you heard that rig...
It's the land where The Lord of the Rings films were shot, a country of such absolutely breathtaking nature that it’s become the stuff of legends i...
Ski resorts work around the year to improve their facilities, and the Silvretta Arena Ischgl-Samnaun is no exception. This summer, the popular Aust...
It’s been decided: The FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships 2023 will take place at the legendary French ski resorts of Courchevel and Méribel, in...
A skier skiing at Whistler Blackcomb in Canada this spring had the fright of a lifetime when he narrowly missed being attacked by a mama bear with...
Do you mentally kick yourself every year when ski season starts and you find yourself huffing and puffing after only a few runs? Do you wish you co...
Incredible South America is home to the world’s driest desert and the world’s largest rainforest. It’s hard to believe this continent sees very muc...
High up in the Northern Japan Alps, just two and a half hours north of Tokyo by train, is the Tateyama Snow Corridor, deservedly dubbed the “Roof o...
It's a beautiful sunny spring day in most of the UK but over in the Alps, winter is not quite over! The 2018/2019 ski season took Europe by storm,...
The land of koalas and kangaroos is not all sun, sun, sun. Along with surfing, grilling meat on the barbie and exploring the outback in their campe...
An exciting new development is in the works at La Rosière, in France’s Savoie region. The ski resort is planning to expand its ski area to allow sk...
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...
For the first time ever in Val d’Isère’s 82-year history, this popular French ski resort plans to open its winter slopes in the summer! Although th...
The weather and snow conditions are, obviously, one of the most important factors when you go on your annual ski holidays and finding a reliable we...
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...
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...
Skiing in summer? Totally possible! If you don’t mind waking up a little earlier than usual, you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding in the Alps all...
Dodgy knees? Mature skier? Or just not quite as fit as you wish you were? Whatever the case, American company Roam Robotics has come up with a solu...
It’s a well-known fact that one of the best parts of a ski holiday is the après-ski, and one of the best parts of après-ski is the beer. But more t...
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...
Gnarly, dude! Inspired by John Hill's ice skateboard, Youtuber Davidsjones has done the seemingly impossible and created a snowboard completely mad...
Results are in: Snowplaza readers have decided on the 20 best ski resorts in the Alps in 2018! The Snowplaza Awards 2018 results range from posh Sw...
In a bold move Friday, many of the major French ski resorts announced they would implement a new ban on snowboarders. The ban came about after mult...
Planning is already underway for the FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships 2023 and the biggest question is: Austria or France? Both Saalbach and C...
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...
They offer all the freedom of having two normal feet, plus the adrenaline rush of being able to whiz down the slopes. Are they the next snow sport?...
It’s a spooky time for skiers and snowboarders in Eastern Europe – first the ski lift catastrophe in Georgia, and now this weird phenomenon: ski re...
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...
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...
In another push to provide skiers and snowboarders with the latest in technology, Mayrhofen is planning to unveil a new 10-seater gondola next wint...
There's no denying that beginner skiers and boarders benefit greatly from lessons with a trained instructor. Professional lessons instil confidence...
They tear off the bindings, toss the snowboard to one side and sink into the snow, refusing to budge another inch. If an ordinary mini-break or bea...
A ski lift in Georgia started moving backwards last Friday, throwing skiers and snowboarders into crowds of horrified onlookers as it whipped insan...
The temperatures are warming, the first flowers are starting to bloom and it’s time for every skier and snowboarder to start dreading the worst tim...
Skiers and snowboarders rejoice: winter is not over yet! After experiencing end-of-season stress at the milder, almost spring-like temperatures and...
If you’re looking to escape to the Alps for a last-minute ski holiday this season, look no further. In honour of the diminished crowds and gorgeous...
Going on a ski holiday this weekend? Just because you’ll be spending March 17 far from the Emerald Isle, there’s no reason you should have to forgo...
Investing in a new snowboard is expensive, and you might be unwilling to dish out a wad of cash if you’re still deciding whether the sport is right...
If spring is a great time to go skiing, it’s an even better time to bring your kids along. First time on the slopes? No worries, in spring you won’...
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...
The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is one of the largest and most diverse ski areas in Austria, with around 270km of pistes. Th...
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...
The Olympics made it look easy, skiers and snowboarders effortlessly whizzing down insanely steep slopes and beating each other by a matter of seco...
It’s been a chilly week in Europe, with a cold snap sweeping much of the continent. As might be expected, ski resorts in the Alps are expecting bit...
In the market for a new pair of skis this year? If you want to get an idea of recent innovations and upcoming trends for the 2018/2019 season, the...
With 270km of slopes, the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn ranks among the largest ski areas in Austria. Skiers and snowboarders...
Nestled halfway between Vancouver and the Rocky Mountains is Sun Peaks Resort, Canada’s second-largest ski area and best-kept secret. Savvy skiers...
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...
For many skiers and snowboarders, the size of a ski resort is one of the main factors to consider when planning a ski holiday. With its generous of...
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...
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...
35-year-old Candide Thovex is a legend in the freeriding world, coolly pulling off stunts that ordinary skiers and snowboarders can only dream of....
The 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea will kick off the events this year with an opening ceremony at 8pm KST today (11am GMT). With...
Skiing is absolutely the best sport in the world but there’s no getting around it: you’re bound to experience some embarrassment and humiliation on...
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...
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...
When is the last time you were in an infinity pool at 2050m above sea level? That's right, never. This incredible spot in Kühtai breaks the mould,...
For true skiers, it’s a no-brainer: as soon as their offspring are old enough, it’s off to the ski school to follow in their parents’ tracks. Unfor...
Austria is a popular destination with skiers and snowboarders thanks to the excellent skiing conditions, the reliable snow and the huge ski areas....
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...
True skiers make the most of their time on the slopes, getting up at the crack of dawn to lay down fresh tracks on the first gondola and staying un...
This hilarious clip from 1985 is a fantastic example of the early reactions to the mysterious sport that was snowboarding. From the very first tria...
Skiers and snowboarders in France and Austria are breathing a cautious sigh of relief after the heavy snow that has been plaguing many ski resorts...
Every skier or snowboarder knows that moment: you've finally arrived at the ticket window, fresh-faced and eager to start your ski day... and your...
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?...
It's the world’s most demanding skiing competition! On January 20, 2018, the legendary Hahnenkamm Races will return for the 78th time to the Streif...
10 stages, 11 days, 18 mushers: from January 13-24, ski resorts in the Savoie-Mont Blanc region of France will welcome back the 14th edition of La...
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...
After wreaking havoc in the UK, Storm Eleanor has moved towards the continent, bringing extreme weather, floods and strong winds. Major French ski...
The whole skiing world is buzzing after seeing this video of Polish skier Pawel Babicki, who pulled off a stunning race at the Stelvio downhill in...
The World Cup piste at the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn offers a juicy challenge for advanced skiers and boarders who want to...
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...
Hurrah, it’s almost time for the 2018 Winter Olympics – and let’s face it, for us skiers and snowboarders, these are the most exciting ones! This y...
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...
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...
After 50 million euros and six years of planning and construction, Bayerische Zugspitzebahn will inaugurate their new Zugspitze cable car this Frid...
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...
It’s that time of year when millions of frantic shoppers make a mad dash for Oxford Street, panting jealously after those smug people who are alrea...
It’s always a good time for a Maccy D’s run! At the Lindvallen ski area in Sweden, you can get your salty fix with the McSki, strategically placed...
Today marks the opening of La Plagne, one of France’s most popular ski resorts. Along with Les Arcs, La Plagne forms part of the Paradiski area, th...
Exciting new developments are coming to the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn! Earlier this year, the Skicircus announced that it...
In recent weeks, winter sport lovers have been flooded with photo after photo of the incredible snowfall in the Alps. For four weekends in a row, s...
The heavy snowfall that blessed Austria over the last few weeks has finally hit France, just in time for the ski season opening at Les Trois Vallée...
The sunny province of Carinthia, nestled on Austria’s southern border next to Italy and Slovenia, has a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. Therapeutic...
Ski season is also party season! As soon as the fluffy white snow starts falling across the Alps, ski resorts come alive with rockin’ music festiva...
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...
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...
If you needed another reason to love Ed Sheeran, he’s just filmed the music video of the year at the Hintertux Glacier in the Zillertal Arena. The...
Stoked for the beginning of ski season? We are too! And so are many Alpine ski resorts, with event calendars jam-packed in anticipation of another...
Mother Nature has brought more fresh snow to the mountains! Another cold front reached the northern side of the Alps on Sunday night and brought a...
Fancy a ski holiday with sunny slopes and guaranteed snow? Come discover Carinthia, Austria’s best-kept secret! Starting December 16, EasyJet is of...
If you’ve been keeping tabs on weather reports in the Alps over the last few weeks, you’ll have noticed that more and more of that white stuff keep...
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...
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...
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...
One of the best ways to get in the mood for winter is by binge-watching a few great ski and snowboard flicks. With temperatures dropping and the fi...
Your ski holidays may be more expensive this winter, with ski pass prices rising significantly in many ski areas across the Alps in the 2017/2018 s...
Tjeerd Terpstra is a bona-fide ski pro. A member of the Dutch Interski team for the past fifteen years and a trainer with the Dutch skiing associat...
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...
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...
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...
With so many different kinds of skis out there, how do you find the type that’s right for you? This depends on a few things. First, do you consider...
It’s sport like no other, a sport that fills you with a rush of adrenaline as you sail down the side of a mountain in a whirl of white powder. Skii...
It’s never too early to start planning your winter ski holiday! While the rest of us are basking in the summer sunshine, the dedicated staff at our...
Are you suffering from cold feet? (no, we don’t mean that kind!) Tired of being covered in bruises after a day of snowboarding? Panicking about how...
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...
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...
Winter isn’t over! It seems that Mother Nature didn’t get the memo about it being spring, but you won’t hear us complaining! Ski resorts in Austria...
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...
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...
If you thought this year’s ski season was over, you can think again! Ski resorts across the Alps are finally celebrating the arrival of bluebird da...
A glistening ribbon of snow spread out over the Zillertal valley, the Mayrhofen ski resort offers many kilometres of pistes at a variety of levels...
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 traditional snow dwellings of the Inuit people have a certain undeniable charm. At 2000m above sea level, Mayrhofen’s White Lounge Igloo Villag...
If you’re one of those people who googles “best après-ski joints” before checking the number of slopes or the snow conditions at a ski resort, then...
Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is a beehive of activity in the winter. Millions of skiers choose to go to the Glemm Valley for their skii...
Germany’s Black Forest is a surreal cluster of dense forests and pristine lakes dotted over the mountains. In the heart of it all is Feldberg ski r...
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...
Freshly groomed pistes, exciting terrain, mouth-watering food and après-ski with good company… throw all the right ingredients in the blender and y...
As the days get longer and the nights get shorter and shorter, many of us have already written off the ski season. But the winter is far from over!...
It’s nearly March 17 again and time for everyone’s favourite holiday – St. Patrick’s Day! With festivities in every corner of the world from Buenos...
Legendary for its après-ski, music and comedy festivals and Austrian hospitality, Mayrhofen is perhaps best known as one of Europe’s premier ski de...
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...
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...
The ski resort of Monts Jura lies a stone's throw from Geneva in the French region of Franche-Comté. Nestled in the Jura Mountains, which form 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...
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...
Austria’s Saalbach-Hinterglemm ski resort is famous for its 270km of slopes and fabulous après-ski scene. With four resorts combined into one, skie...
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...
S'no missing Snowbombing! This event of epic proportions is a dream come true. Set in the Mayrhofen ski resort and featuring some big-name headline...
Ski season is well underway but it's never too late to plan a last-minute trip to the continent! From music festivals to international skiing and s...
Taken out of context, it’s a situation no one would readily agree to: sat hip-to-hip with a stranger, wearing heavy plastic boots and a helmet and...
“You have to go to Saalbach Hinterglemm!” If you’re getting tired of your friends nagging you, maybe it really is time you checked it out for yours...
It's a plane! It’s a train! It’s… an elephant! It might not be the cute, cuddly sculpture you were seeking for Valentine’s Day. But this giant whit...
With Valentine’s day right around the corner, I’m sure we’re all eagerly awaiting the romantic weekend that our better half will have orchestrated...
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...
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...
Nestled in the Zillertal valley of the Austrian Alps, Mayrhofen encompasses several ski resorts plus the Hintertux Glacier and offers skiing as far...
Nestled at the end of the Stubai Valley, Austria’s Stubai Glacier is one of the most popular glaciers in Austria. In the preseason, when the pictur...
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...
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...
If you feel freezing while skiing, you’re not wearing the right ski wear. If you’re clothing is soaking wet on the inside at the end of a day’s ski...
Tired of reading articles about nursery slopes and colour-coded ski accessories? Sure, maybe girls look for different things when we ski - the marg...
This weekend marks the official season opening of Saalbach ski resort. The number one ski resort in Austria, Saalbach’s stellar selection of pistes...
Touted as the “most modern cable car concept in the world,” the 3S Penkenbahn gondola lift at Mayrhofen has been awarded an “Innovation Prize” for...
Picture empty pistes. Good. Now add to that no lift queues (even in peak school holiday periods), seriously good powder, an excellent snow park and...
With an endless variety of piste and off-piste skiing, renowned après-ski and internationally famous music and comedy festivals, the Mayrhofen ski...
The best ski resorts of 2016 have been chosen! The ultimate best ski resort of 2016 is Ischgl followed by SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental in numb...
The Ski Safari is off on the road again and here is the first ski report from the first stop in Val Gardena in Italy. March is, in our opinion, the...
The voting for the best ski resort of 2016 is now closed. We have the final results and we are ready to share them with you! This year, more than 5...
Ski Arlberg is poised to become the biggest linked ski area in Austria with the upcoming inauguration of the Flexenbahn gondola, which will link th...
Disability Snowsport UK launched their latest fundraising appeal last week and Snowplaza has joined forces with this innovative charity to help rai...
Last minute ski holidays are becoming more popular as skiers and snowboarders prefer to wait until the last minute to be sure of having the best sn...
The word on everyone’s lips over the last few weeks has been Snowbombing. After a week’s festival with world class DJs and bands performing up on t...
Our latest snow reports is good news for those planning ski holidays for the end of this season. Low pressure means snow and occasionally strong wi...
The skiers’ and snowboarders’ verdict on Snowplaza is clear: the best ski resort in France is Val Thorens! The highest ski resort in Europe already...
If you’re going on your ski holidays next week, hopefully you have booked a trip to the Austrian and German Alps. This is where you will find the b...
If you’re off to Val d'Isere, in the Espace Killy in the French Alps for your next ski holidays you’ll no doubt hear about the independent ski scho...
If you still haven’t managed to get away skiing or snowboarding this season and you’re looking to ski this spring, then Tignes is the perfect resor...
If you're off on your ski holidays soon, instead of wondering what the snow conditions and weather forecast are for your chosen ski resort, you can...
The Snowplaza Ski Safari would not be complete without a couple of days in St Anton in Austria. According to the locals, this popular ski resort is...
Val d'Isere in the French Alps has everything you could ask for in a skiing resort: it has a fantastic ski area adapted to both skiers and snowboar...
After heavy snow forecasted at the weekend arrived as expected, ski resorts across Europe (particularly in the northern Alps) are breathing a huge...
Half board is one of the most popular accommodation options for ski holidays in Les Gets in the Portes du Soleil in France. In recent years, a high...
Here’s the latest Ski Safari report from the Austrian ski resort of Kirchberg. Kirchberg is a bustling resort with cozy apres-ski and a good all ro...
After a shy start, it seems that winter is finally about to arrive with a promising snow forecast for this weekend and the coming weeks in the Alps...
Fans of skiing and original reality TV series will be delighted to hear that The Jump is coming back for a 2nd series very soon. After a very succe...
Snowplaza’s quest to find the best ski resort for 2015 continues… After about a month of voting with around 15,000 ski and snowboard fans across Eu...
Since last weekend the Snowplaza Ski Safari has been skiing in the Kitzbuhel Alps. They visited the ski resorts of Ellmau, Fieberbrunn and Kirchber...
I was recently asked to name the best French ski resorts! This is a hard task as everyone has different needs and expectations from their ski holid...
Flachau is a popular ski holiday destination in Austria well worth getting to know. What makes this resort and its ski area so attractive? Well the...
After the chaos in the French Alps this weekend caused by sudden, heavy snowfalls and bad road management, snow chains and how to fit them are a ra...
Heavy snow in the French Alps caused complete havoc this weekend with some 15,000 drivers stranded overnight on Saturday. On one of the busiest wee...
The Snowplaza Ski Safari team went ski touring on the Kitzsteinhorn in Kaprun in Austria last week. They report back on great snow conditions on th...
We need your help! We'd like to know which is the best ski resort for 2015. Each winter Snowplaza goes in search of the best ski resorts in Austria...
The first stop of the Snowplaza Ski Safari was Flachau in Austria. This popular ski resort opened some of its ski lifts last Friday. This was a wee...
Keep calm, it's been snowing! The pistes won’t ALL be green this winter! The most important news in the past few days is that is has been snowing i...
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...
Here at Snowplaza we like to give you up-to-date and reliable information about ski resorts and ski areas. Therefore, we regularly visit the Alps t...
If you’re wondering what to get for Christmas present for your husband or wife or teenage kids who love skiing or snowboarding, don’t look any furt...
The big question on everyone’s mind is will we have a white Christmas in the Alps this year? Will it snow in time for Christmas? So far this season...
James Blunt officially opened the ski season this weekend at the legendary Top of the Mountain concert in Ischgl in Austria. According to the organ...
As I spend more time surfing the net than the slopes, I often come across interesting websites offering services relating to ski holidays. The name...
Here’s the next chapter in my series about ski lessons in France and the alternatives on offer. If learning to ski already seems like a challenge,...
Ski holidays should be a pleasant experience but let’s all admit they are less relaxing than beach holidays! With so many things to organise, espec...
If you haven’t heard of him already, Peter Speight is a young, talented freeskier and part of the British Freestyle Halfpipe Squad that we’re keepi...
The first snow has fallen across the Alps and everyone in the ski industry is jumping for joy! For us here at Snowplaza, it's always a magical mome...
If you’re fed up with mediocre ski accommodation where you simply sleep and store your skis and feel like treating yourself to something special fo...
Finding cheap ski holidays can be like searching for the perfect man – just when you think you’ve finally found a good deal, there are always hidde...
Here at Snowplaza, we have been closely following the ski hosting ban story since its start. British-owned ski holiday operator Le Ski have had the...
The Snowplaza research team have been carefully analysing ski pass prices in ski resorts across Europe to be able to tell you where to find the che...
If you’re planning on taking your children skiing this season, then I imagine you’d love to know where kids can ski for free. Surprisingly, there i...
It may seem too early to start thinking about skiing but in the French Alps you can treat yourself to some superb early season skiing very soon. Yo...
With the summer holidays over, iIt’s time to starting thinking about this season’s ski holidays. Juggling your ski holiday budget may well be one o...
Once again, the hugely successful Telegraph Ski and Snowboard Shows return to London and Manchester in October and November this year. Whether you...
Tempted by the idea of getting back up on the slopes in just a few months, but fed up with the long journeys? Then check out our top 5 easy to get...
If you, or someone you know, is thinking about taking a ski season job this winter, now is the time to start looking. Although the official ski sea...
Powder Byrne has a unique approach to family ski holidays. Whether you’re in a big family group with kids of mixed ages or it’s your first ski holi...
If you’re looking for an original wedding idea, why not getting married in the Alps? Imagine a real white wedding with snowflakes floating around y...
Like many other British skiers, I have been closely following the case of Le Ski, the UK based tour operator at the centre of the ski hosting scand...
With an estimated 100 million annual visitors to the European Alps, Respect the Mountains believes there is an urgent need to preserve this fragile...
If, like me, you’re still dreaming about skiing and you’re really missing the white stuff, then glacier hiking could the perfect way of getting thr...
As promised, here is the next chapter of “Ski lessons – the alternatives”. If you like to ski in the finest ski resorts in the French Alps, then yo...
Are you one of those people that just can’t get enough of the mountains? Even while water skiing on your summer holiday, you’re actually imagining...
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 an alternative to the rather old-fashioned, text-book style teaching methods of French ski schools? Are you frustrated by misun...
Ever thought about taking a summer holiday in the mountains but in the end you were too tempted by idyllic photos of sandy beaches and crystal clea...
The 2014 "Top of the Mountain" concert in Ischgl in Austria was legendary! On Saturday, Robbie Williams and his famous 25-piece band put on an amaz...
Skiing is not just about unforgettable ski holidays with family or friends! Corporate ski trips in the form of client entertainment or team-buildin...
When you go skiing with your young kids, do you always have that niggling, guilty feeling that stays with you all day as you wonder whether your li...
If you like getting a suntan, hanging out with tall, blond, blue-eyed people – and you fancy getting away for some last minute skiing, then head fo...
Robbie Williams fans everywhere, grab your diaries! Even though the winter season 2013/14 seems to be almost over, you still have a chance to do so...
Skiing is the perfect family holiday and it’s an opportunity for parents to spend some quality time with their children. A family friendly chalet i...
The Ski Snow Fiesta in the 3 ski Swiss resorts of Villars, Gryon and Les Diablerets are offering special deals on your ski accommodation, free adul...
When we think of Easter ski holidays long sunny days, great skiing and suntanned faces usually come to mind. With Easter Sunday falling late again...
Each year, ski resorts invest millions to attract skiers and non-skiers to their resort. Each year, new activities emerge for the greatest pleasure...
How much does lunch cost on the slopes in Austria? The answer lies in the Germknodel index! Snowplaza has launched an index to compare food prices...
For most people, ski holidays in France are not complete without a delicious Savoyard Fondue, but for some a meal in a gourmet French restaurant is...
You must often say to yourself that working in the ski industry is a great job because we are always off skiing in great ski resorts in France, Aus...
The "Top of the French Alps" label, recognized by the French Ministry of Tourism, has been awarded to a handful of French ski resorts that offer a...
Paintball is a very popular sport which consists of two teams, with players equipped with paintball guns that shoot balls of paint, fighting agains...
Just when you thought you knew everything about Tignes, this Savoyard ski resort in the French Alps, so popular with British skiers, pulled Tignes...
The 2014 Winter Olympics started today in the Russian town of Sochi with British athletes competing in snowboard slopestyle and figure skating even...
Snow reports are what everyone is talking about. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow is what we say! Now that we are well into the winter season,...
For tourists on holiday in the French ski resort of Les Orres, mandarins are not simply a delicious winter fruit they can eat on the chairlift to r...
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...
The sixth edition of the European Gay Ski Week will be held in the popular ski resort of Alpe d'Huez from the 22nd to the 29th of March 2014. This...
In France, heli-skiing has been prohibited since 1985, by French "Mountain Law": "Dans les zones de montagne, les déposes de passagers à des fins d...
Everyone has different ideas about the perfect ski holiday. Although, good snow conditions and a wide choice of ski holiday accommodation are often...
As skiing and snowboarding become more popular each year with British holiday makers who prefer to spend their winter holiday on the slopes rather...
To meet the expectations of many tourists wishing to combine the pleasure of skiing or snowboarding with other activities on snow, many ski resorts...
We all know that skiing is not a cheap sport and that ski holidays are one of the most expensive kinds of holidays that exists. You’ve booked your...
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...
If the idea of speeding along walls of ice at more than 120 km per hour, rushing headlong into a tortuous and icy tunnel gets your heart racing, th...
Whether there is snow or ice on the road, being faced with a potentially slippery surface makes any normal driver anxious. Add having to negotiate...
Shocking pink and green, camouflage prints and bold floral patterns are what you will see in the ski shop windows this year. However, you’ve surely...
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Well, if you are, then get your skis or snowboard on and hurry up and book a ski holiday for this Christmas!...
These super-sized ski areas are generally born when several ski resorts decide to link their ski areas together by cable car or ski lift and the ne...
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...
A multitude of dedicated freestyle spots have bloomed across the Alps in recent years. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, it’s very easy to f...
If you’ve had to reconsider whether to go skiing or not this year, then read on and you may reconsider again… There are tons of ways to save money...
European meteorological agencies agree that this winter could be the coldest we’ve had for the last 100 years! Keep up with the trends and more imp...
Every winter, millions of people flock to the European Alps on a ski holiday in search of the thrills and feeling of freedom they get up on the slo...
For many skiers and snowboarders a ski holiday just isn’t complete without some late afternoon table dancing in ski boots, getting lost on the way...
One of the most popular ways of getting to the French Alps is by taking a flight to Geneva. With so many great offers and new low costs options, it...
If you’re a well-organised skier or snowboarder, you may well have already booked this winter’s ski holiday. Or maybe you're planning to go skiing...
In a few weeks’ time you will be able to make your first turns of the winter season 2014 - if you’re lucky enough to have a ski holiday planned bef...
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 the recent fresh snowfalls across the European Alps, I was inspired to share some insights about this magical, ephemeral substance which brin...
The white stuff is on its way! From today light to medium snowfalls are forecast in the Swiss, Austrian and French mountains - and not only at high...
This coming winter season will, for many British skiers and snowboarders spending their ski holiday in French ski resorts, be the first time in ove...
A young French alpinist recently stumbled across a treasure chest as he was approaching the summit of the famous Mont Blanc mountain, Europe's high...
So the Freeze festival is back to officially launch the winter season 2013-14 – in London! Clapham Common, will become a winter wonderland for 5 da...
After 2 winter seasons with record-breaking snowfalls, there is a very positive atmosphere in ski resorts across the Alps which have been investing...
After a seemingly perfect winter season last year, it is hard to imagine that global warming is having an effect on the ski industry. The winter se...
Whether you live down south or up north, you can attend one of the outstanding ski and snowboard shows held in the UK. Whether at the Ski and Snowb...
If you thought you had to wait until December to get back on the slopes this winter, then you're in for a nice surprise! You could be skiing in one...
The Snowplaza UK website just didn’t feel right without including the outstanding ski resorts in Colorado and Utah in North America ! Although rela...
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...
You might think that everyone who works in the ski industry spends the summer lounging around waiting for the first snowfalls! Well, that might be...
Golf lovers are forever searching for the ultimate golf course. For an unforgettable round of golf, it would be hard to beat teeing off on a pristi...
If you’re a snowboarding fanatic who just cannot wait for the first snowfalls, then there is a solution other than snowboarding on expensive glacie...
If you’re off on a mountain biking holiday in Europe this summer and are travelling by plane, then you might be surprised to know that you can actu...
On Sunday the 18th of August, the tiny French ski resort of Orelle, which is part of the famous Three Valleys ski area, the largest in the world, w...
From a one-hour pony trek to introduce your children to the joys of horse riding to a one-week luxury horse trekking holiday for more experienced h...
From Thursday, the 1st of August, the fourth edition of the “Jazz au Frontiers” (Jazz at the Borders) festival will be held in the French ski resor...
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...
In recent years, increased attention has been made to preserving the environment and encouraging the general public’s responsible actions and appro...
The French Alps are already famous for being home to some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the winter months and hiking, trekking and rock cl...
The last weekend in June will, from now on, be remembered as "the weekend when you absolutely must go to the French mountains. From the Pyrenees to...
The fun just carries on! As of last year, the ski areas of Tignes and Val d'Isère are now linked in the summer too making up the new Tignes Val d’I...
Excellent, record breaking snow conditions, busy ski resorts, fully-booked accommodation and packed ski slopes - it seems that winter sports have m...
Snowboard and ski half-pipe, ski jumping, biathlon mixed relay, figure skating and luge team relay and many other Olympic disciplines could soon be...
So you thought it was all over for this ski season – well not quite yet! It’s snowing again at the moment across the Alps which means conditions wi...
It may seem a little silly to buy skis or snowboards, boots and/or winter sports clothing just when spring is starting, or at least trying, to show...
For those who like to tell friends all about their latest ski holiday, and, in particular, leave them wide-eyed and impressed, then here are three...
Even though it’s snowing across the UK and warm spring days seem far off, many people still think that the ski season in Europe is nearly over and...
When the days start getting longer and the temperatures start to rise, people like to venture out at night on their ski holidays to enjoy that magi...
When most people think of high altitude sports it’s mainly skiing and snowboarding that spring to mind. Although, there are plenty of other sports...
Desperate to go skiing this season but none of your usual crowd wants to go, has got the money to go, can get time off work to go, etc? This isn’t...
After my recent article about Fondue Savoyarde, I felt guilty for not having dedicated an article to the more sophisticated Raclette! Both dishes a...
Many people pack away their mountain bikes and wait until the end of the winter season to go biking in the mountains. Are you one of those people?...
British skiers are generally pretty laid back and like things to be informal when on a ski holiday. They are also pretty demanding as far as servic...
When most of us think of the perfect ski resort, we conjure up images of peaceful, picture-postcard, traditional mountain villages surrounded by sn...
Val Thorens is well known for being a ski resort that likes to party! Along with an already pretty lively nightlife, this ski resort is proud to ho...
There’s something rather satisfying about being able to name one of Europe’s scariest ski runs – being able to ski one of them is quite a different...
As promised in my recent article “Spas on ski holidays”, I’ve put together a selection of thermal spas where you can lay back and let the natural m...
It’s not only the UK which has been having almost record snowfalls this winter. With just over 5 meters recorded up on the slopes in Andermatt in S...
When you think about it for a moment, skiing and snowboarding are rather intriguing pass times! Millions of people each year pay large sums of mone...
If you’re like most British skiers, you probably get away on a ski holiday once or twice a year. Unless you follow my advice given in my article “G...
Having often, rather relunctantly, skied on past this type of venue for fear of spending my week’s budget on one lunch, I was recently very pleasan...
A great new event has appeared in Les Arcs this year: ARtCamS: A video contest which was launched on the 15th of December 2012 in which every winte...
As promised in my article “Early birds on the slopes”, I have put together a list of mountain refuges across the Alps where you can sleep up on the...
If you’re lucky enough to have parents who like skiing and who took you on ski holidays when you were a child, you’ll probably have some great memo...
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...
As a life-long fan of everything involved in skiing and snowboarding, I find it hard to list unpleasant things about ski holidays! If I had to list...
The winter sports season is now in full swing, and with it comes the yearly debate; should skiers be forced to wear helmets? Every year thousands o...
La Grande Odysée is the largest specialist dog sled race in the world which runs from January 12 to January 23, 2013 in the Savoie region in France...
If you’re lucky enough to be in the Savoie region in the French Alps this week, then there is an exceptional exhibition that mustn’t be missed! Thi...
