Weblogs en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:25:07 +0200 https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/best-age-for-the-first-ski-lesson/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/best-age-for-the-first-ski-lesson/ Blogs 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 racing monsters, their parents super proud on the side. It's great fun, but is it actually good for the kids? What is the right age for first ski lessons? Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/live-from-the-snow-dump-it-s-absolutely-dumping-right-now/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/live-from-the-snow-dump-it-s-absolutely-dumping-right-now/ Blogs The predicted snow has arrived! It is currently snowing incredibly hard in parts of the Alps. The team from Poederbaas (Powder Boss in Dutch) headed straight to the mountains to enjoy the fresh powder like true 'Powder Bosses'. Here’s a live update from Prato Nevoso, where they are right now. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/drinks-only-winter-sports-enthusiasts-know-about/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/drinks-only-winter-sports-enthusiasts-know-about/ Blogs 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, they often wouldn't know what you were talking about. On the slopes, on the other hand, these drinks are frequently served. From hot drinks with a dash of alcohol to warm you up to oversweet shots that quickly get you into the après-ski mood. Every winter sportsperson has his/her favourite, and every bar serves its own variety. These are the 10 drinks that only winter sports enthusiasts know about. Which one is your favourite? Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/snow-sure-ski-resorts-in-december/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/snow-sure-ski-resorts-in-december/ Blogs 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 winter officially begins that month, it is not always wintery everywhere yet. Do you want to be assured of enough snow and great slopes? This article gives you an overview of snow-sure ski resorts in December. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/ski-resorts-for-beginners-in-austria/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/ski-resorts-for-beginners-in-austria/ Blogs 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 and snowboarders should start on slopes that are not too difficult - or they can be a danger to themselves and others. But no worries! Austria is bursting with ski villages and ski areas made for beginners. Read on to find out more. Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/help-an-icy-slope/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/help-an-icy-slope/ Blogs 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 up at the sight of it. It's so much nicer to ski down a well-groomed piste with soft snow. However, there are several things you can do to ski down an icy slope better and with more confidence. This article will give you seven tips to make your life easier. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/top-10-winter-campsites-in-austria/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/top-10-winter-campsites-in-austria/ Blogs 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, and for a good reason! It is adventurous, the surroundings are beautiful, and it is something different. And no, you certainly won't be cold. Caravans and camper vans are very well-insulated these days. Are you looking for winter campsites next to Austrian ski resorts? In this article, we're presenting the 10 nicest winter campsites in Austria. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17129-recipe-tiroler-groestl/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17129-recipe-tiroler-groestl/ Blogs 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 inside a cosy mountain restaurant. This traditional Austrian delicacy is actually fairly easy to make, giving you the option of whipping up a batch in the warmth and comfort of your hotel room instead of braving the elements to go to a restaurant and pay through the nose for your plate. Without further ado, here’s our recipe for Tiroler Gröstl. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/the-dinner-jacket-a-timeless-icon-of-evening-elegance/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/the-dinner-jacket-a-timeless-icon-of-evening-elegance/ Blogs Few garments carry the same aura of sophistication as the dinner jacket. Refined, sharp and undeniably elegant, it has been the hallmark of formal menswear for over a century. Worn by style icons from Hollywood’s golden age to modern red carpets, the dinner jacket remains a symbol of confidence and understated luxury. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/ten-best-ski-resorts-for-a-winter-sports-holiday-with-children/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/ten-best-ski-resorts-for-a-winter-sports-holiday-with-children/ Blogs 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. But you might want them to learn to ski well and safely, to play undisturbed and - if possible - to be able to hit the slopes yourself without a care in the world. In the following ski resorts, they do everything to make families with children happy. Good facilities for kids, excellent childcare and friendly ski instructors. These are our top 10 best ski resorts for winter holidays with children! Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/washing-ski-gear-tips-products-advice/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/washing-ski-gear-tips-products-advice/ Blogs After winter sports, it is time to wash your ski gear. Before returning everything to the closet, remove all stains and unpleasant odours. Never wash your skiwear without first reading the instructions and choosing a special detergent. An ordinary detergent can clog the water-repellent membrane of your clothes. If you keep a few simple things in mind, your winter sports clothes will stay nice and technically sound much longer. So here are some tips for washing your skiwear! Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/buying-ski-boots-the-most-common-mistakes/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/buying-ski-boots-the-most-common-mistakes/ Blogs 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 this, we made a list of the most common mistakes people make when buying ski boots. So next time you go to the store, you can come home with a pair of boots that fit well, both in terms of size and ski level. Afterwards, it's just a matter of waiting to try them out on the slopes. Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/sore-shins-while-skiing-what-can-you-do/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/sore-shins-while-skiing-what-can-you-do/ Blogs Sore shins while skiing is one of the most common complaints bootfitters encounter. Fortunately, there are solutions to this problem, but first, you must determine what is causing those sore shins. In this blog, we offer some tips on how to prevent sore shins. Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/harakiri-one-of-the-steepest-groomed-slopes-in-austria/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/harakiri-one-of-the-steepest-groomed-slopes-in-austria/ Blogs The Harakiri in Mayrhofen is among Austria's most notorious and steepest slopes. Should you venture downhill without sufficient skiing experience, the slope lives up to the meaning of its name. The Harakiri has a gradient of no less than 78%, making it steeper than some ski jumps. Adrenaline fans will find a proper challenge on this +/- 2 km long slope. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/15-dishes-you-absolutely-must-order-on-winter-sports-holidays/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/15-dishes-you-absolutely-must-order-on-winter-sports-holidays/ Blogs 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 or on a sunny terrace. It doesn't matter if the food on the slopes isn't always healthy: you'll exercise all day and burn many calories! You can eat well in all Alpine countries. But which specialities are not to be missed? In this article, we mention 15 dishes you absolutely must order on a winter sports holiday. Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/tips-to-get-over-your-fear-of-skiing/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/tips-to-get-over-your-fear-of-skiing/ Blogs 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 time. A violent fall can have unpleasant consequences not only physically but also mentally. Fear takes away the joy of skiing and can create unsafe situations on the slopes. A person scared on skis is more likely to have a skiing accident. There is no bite-sized cure for fear of skis, but you can work on your confidence with a few simple tips. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/austria-s-best-apres-ski-bars/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/austria-s-best-apres-ski-bars/ Blogs Après-ski is something Austria does very well. For many winter sports enthusiasts, this is the deciding factor for booking a skiing holiday in Austria. Often, the fun starts early in the afternoon in the huts on the slopes and continues in the village until early morning. Some time ago, you could already read a post about the cosiest après-ski villages in Austria. Today we'll present the best après-ski bars in the country. Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/winter-sports-with-a-baby-tips/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/winter-sports-with-a-baby-tips/ Blogs 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 lot less than you would otherwise. But travelling with the family can be a lot of fun, whether you are young or old, good at skiing or not. If you are going on winter holidays with a baby, there are a few things to consider. Have you just become a parent and are unsure whether or not to go on a skiing holiday? Here are 10 tips for a winter holiday with a baby. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/buying-second-hand-skis-tips/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/buying-second-hand-skis-tips/ Blogs 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. The internet is full of them. You may even get a chance to buy a pair from a friend or a rental. But how do you find a pair of good second-hand skis? That's not so easy! There are many points to consider and a lot of 'junk' on offer. In this article, we will give you tips for buying second-hand skis. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/first-time-on-a-winter-sports-holiday-what-do-you-need/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/first-time-on-a-winter-sports-holiday-what-do-you-need/ Blogs 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 sports trip, so you'll be optimally prepared and won't forget any important things. If you pack the right clothes, choose an easy ski resort and build up some fitness before departure, you will enjoy your first winter sports holiday much more. Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/swiss-vignette/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/swiss-vignette/ Blogs Anyone using the Swiss national roads this year will need a Swiss vignette for 2025. This requirement applies to all residents, tourists and vehicles in transit. Needless to say, you'll need a Swiss vignette if you're planning a winter holiday in Switzerland. It should be stuck on one of the designated areas on the windscreen and be clearly visible. Otherwise, you risk a fine. Are you planning a trip to a Swiss ski resort? Read all about the Swiss vignette for 2025! Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/snowboarding-tips-for-beginners/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/snowboarding-tips-for-beginners/ Blogs 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 first days on a snowboard can be a real struggle! You will fall a lot, and it will be painful. But with the right gear and a good instructor, you'll be making your way down the slopes in a few days. Even without being completely black and blue! It is even said that most people master snowboarding faster than skiing. Here are some tips for winter sports enthusiasts who are about to start snowboarding. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/where-is-wearing-a-ski-helmet-obligatory/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/where-is-wearing-a-ski-helmet-obligatory/ Blogs Wearing a ski helmet while skiing or snowboarding is not compulsory in all winter sports countries. Fortunately, almost everyone goes on the slopes with a helmet these days. However, there are still some that refuse to do so. Silly, as you can prevent head injuries with it! In which countries is a ski helmet compulsory, and to whom does the rule apply? In this article, you will find an overview of the rules per winter sports country. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/afraid-of-skiing-tips-against-ski-anxiety/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/afraid-of-skiing-tips-against-ski-anxiety/ Blogs 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 slopes alone but ski together with a group. But are you evenly matched when skiing? Or is someone always much slower? Perhaps that person is yourself. And this is perfectly fine, as you should ski for your own pleasure. But maybe you are secretly afraid of skiing? Here are 8 tips on how to overcome your anxiety. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/learning-to-ski-for-adults-q-a/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/learning-to-ski-for-adults-q-a/ Blogs 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, while others may think, "Can I still do that?!" or "I might break a leg. I'm not sporty at all!". While I understand the doubts, I can also confidently say: you are never too old to learn to ski! In this article, I explain how you can still learn to ski as an adult, answer the most frequently asked questions and tell you why learning to ski is so much fun even when you are older. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/getting-quickly-cold-hands-and-feet-on-the-slopes-5-tips-that-really-work/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/getting-quickly-cold-hands-and-feet-on-the-slopes-5-tips-that-really-work/ Blogs 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 it, your body cools down, and unfortunately...warming up again is no easy feat! Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-right-length-of-your-skis/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-right-length-of-your-skis/ Blogs 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. But keep in mind that this is a very rough calculation and that there are several factors you should consider before making your choice. Think about your weight, ski level and the type of skis you want to buy. Read this blog and learn all you need to know about the right length of skis. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/villages-that-are-also-fun-for-non-skiers/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/villages-that-are-also-fun-for-non-skiers/ Blogs 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-pistes. If your family plans to spend a day on the slopes, it is handy if you also have something to do. You can enjoy a nice walk, relax on a sunny terrace and meet your friends or family for lunch! There are many villages in the Alps with much to offer to non-sporters. Below you can find a list of ten resorts where you can have fun both on the slopes and in the village itself. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/10-largest-ski-resorts-in-france/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/10-largest-ski-resorts-in-france/ Blogs 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 the exception. Moreover, the mountain peaks are at high altitudes, so you don't have to worry about snow security. If you enjoy long skiing trips, France is the place to be! However, always take a piste map with you and make sure you are in time for the last lift back to your base. Below we listed the 10 largest ski resorts in France. Sat, 09 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/ten-best-apres-ski-villages-in-austria/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/ten-best-apres-ski-villages-in-austria/ Blogs In Austria, many villages boast great après-ski. Some winter sports enthusiasts find après-ski just as important as skiing. So when booking their winter holiday destination, they always check the 'après-ski' box, sometimes even before looking at the number of piste kilometres or snow guarantee. It's nice to finish a day of skiing in a pub, drinking beer with friends, ordering shots or singing along with the best après-ski hits. Hangover is for later. First, it's time to party! These are the 10 best après-ski villages in Austria. Sat, 26 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/winter-tyres-mandatory-in-austria-from-1-november/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/winter-tyres-mandatory-in-austria-from-1-november/ Blogs 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 to drive on winter tyres in Austria for the winter season. You can read all about it in this article. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/quiet-ski-resorts-in-austria/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/quiet-ski-resorts-in-austria/ Blogs 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 sports holiday in one of Austria's quiet ski resorts. No hordes of winter sports enthusiasts and hopping crowds. Just enjoy your skiing holiday in peace. Does this appeal to you? This article presents you with an overview of ten quiet ski resorts in Austria. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/first-snow-falls-below-2-000-metres/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/first-snow-falls-below-2-000-metres/ Blogs 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 valleys and the potential for well over 1 to 2 metres of snow at higher altitudes. Last night, another layer of fresh snow fell, and now many places below 2,000 metres in altitude are turning white. Are you watching? Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/buying-ski-boots-practical-tips/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/buying-ski-boots-practical-tips/ Blogs 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 helpful. Ask yourself a few key questions beforehand to provide the salesperson with the correct information as they help you find the best ski boots for your feet. Are you in the market for some new ski boots? This article lists the most essential tips and facts and shares the most common mistakes. Sat, 07 Sep 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/how-will-the-winter-be/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/how-will-the-winter-be/ Blogs What will winter 2024/2025 be like in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, France and Italy? The US and European weather services have made the first predictions, which are quite variable. Will there be a lot of snow this winter? Some people believe that we can spot indicators of a snowy winter by observing nature. You can still come across 'farming wisdom' and 'family stories' that are passed down from generation to generation. In this article, you can read about the 17 signs that predict a snowy winter. Sat, 31 Aug 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/tips-driving-in-the-mountains/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/tips-driving-in-the-mountains/ Blogs When you drive to your winter sports destination by car, you usually drive the last stretch to your destination through the mountains. Some people look forward to this, while others might dread this final stretch of the journey. Driving in the mountains requires experience and technique. It is not necessarily challenging, but it is very different from driving on the flat roads you might be used to. Forget about driving economically in high gear, for example, but let your car rev during the climb. In this blog, we offer tips for safe and controlled driving in the mountains. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/hahnenkamm-races-legendary-world-cup-in-kitzbuhel/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/hahnenkamm-races-legendary-world-cup-in-kitzbuhel/ Blogs 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! Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/ski-resorts-in-austria-that-do-not-require-a-vignette/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/ski-resorts-in-austria-that-do-not-require-a-vignette/ Blogs 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 roads where this requirement does not or no longer exists. Since 2019, for example, there have been four motorway sections where the vignette requirement has been abolished. Although the vignette doesn't cost an arm and a leg for a week of ski holidays, it is an excellent way to save. Curious to learn more about ski areas in Austria that do not require a vignette? In this blog, we give you some tips. Sun, 04 Aug 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/top-10-tastiest-austrian-winter-sports-dishes/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/top-10-tastiest-austrian-winter-sports-dishes/ Blogs 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 mountain huts on the slopes, and there are plenty of restaurants in the villages too. You can start your day with a typical Semmel with delicious meats, continue with a Heiße Schoko mit Apfelstrudel during coffee break, and enjoy an XXL Schnitzel at lunch. So what dishes should you not miss during your winter sports holiday in Austria? In this article, we'll present you the top 10 tastiest Austrian winter sports dishes. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/extremely-steep-slopes-in-the-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/extremely-steep-slopes-in-the-alps/ Blogs 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, daring and courage. Mistakes are not allowed on these runs; they are punished mercilessly. Awesome slopes, prepared and unprepared, that will be a handful - er, legful - even for the most advanced skiers. If you have completed these runs, you will undoubtedly have a good story to tell in the afternoon during après-ski. Discover the steepest slopes in the Alps. Will you take them on? Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/cheap-winter-sports-destinations/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/cheap-winter-sports-destinations/ Blogs 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 with the whole family, it is quite an expense. Accommodation, ski passes, ski lessons, and ski rental are often a shock when you add it all up. You will always pay the highest prices if you depend on the school holidays. Fortunately, there are also winter sports destinations that are very affordable. In this blog, we have listed a number of cheap winter sports destinations for you where you can have a great holiday, even on a smaller budget. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16639-alpine-ski-resorts-easy-drive-calais/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16639-alpine-ski-resorts-easy-drive-calais/ Blogs 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 on flight and bus schedules, plus you’ll have the use of a car when you arrive at your chosen ski resort Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/a-ski-boot-s-flex-what-exactly-does-this-figure-tell-you/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/a-ski-boot-s-flex-what-exactly-does-this-figure-tell-you/ Blogs '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 how well you can ski. An advanced skier needs a ski boot with a high flex. Right? The general impression is that flex indicates the rigidness of the ski boot. This is only partially true, and the number says very little, explains boot fitter Richard. In any case, the flex of a ski boot means less than you would think. This article explains the sense and nonsense of a ski boot's flex. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/types-of-skis/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/types-of-skis/ Blogs 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 properties. But how do you know which skis suit you best? That depends on several factors. First, it is important to determine your skiing habits. Do you like speed, or do you prefer to take it easy? How is your technique? Do you prefer to ski on- or off-piste? In this article, we'll discuss the characteristics of different types of skis and what type of skier they are suitable for. Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/skiwear-tips-for-your-winter-sports-outfit/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/skiwear-tips-for-your-winter-sports-outfit/ Blogs 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 about keeping up with the latest fashion, or do you opt for functionality? Especially on cold, windy or snowy days, the right skiwear is very important. But, even on a sunny day, it can be a shame if you are dressed too warmly. In this blog, we have listed 10 skiwear tips for you. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50800-ski-packing-list/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50800-ski-packing-list/ Blogs 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 think about what to remember to bring. Even the seasoned winter sportsman/woman might have to think twice. There are so many things to pack! Ski clothes, goggles, ski equipment, a ski helmet, clothes for after skiing, and so on. What are the essentials to pack when you go on winter holidays? We have compiled a handy packing list, especially for you. So you can be sure you remember everything! Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/lovely-layer-of-fresh-snow-at-altitude/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/lovely-layer-of-fresh-snow-at-altitude/ Blogs 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. Snow fell mainly on the northern side, but only from 1,000 metres altitude. Higher up, it looks nice and wintry again. Locally, up to 20 cm of snow has fallen. In this blog, some nice webcam images. Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/the-most-beautiful-ski-circuits-in-the-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/the-most-beautiful-ski-circuits-in-the-alps/ Blogs 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 remarkable story from the past or show you the region's most beautiful spots. There are short circuits that even less experienced skiers can participate in and kilometre-long circuits for advanced winter sports enthusiasts. Picking the most beautiful ski circuits in the Alps is no easy task, but the ten in this blog are ones you will want to have skied at least once! Sat, 13 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/easy-ski-areas-in-the-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/easy-ski-areas-in-the-alps/ Blogs 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. Fortunately, there are plenty of not-too-challenging ski areas in the Alps. And not just with flat runs where you have to pole your way through or boring forest trails but with pistes where you can work on your skiing technique and cruise down them in a wonderfully relaxed way. There are often some steeper variants to be found, but you can easily avoid these. This blog gives you the rundown of ten easy ski areas in the Alps. Sun, 07 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/ski-areas-near-the-motorway/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/ski-areas-near-the-motorway/ Blogs 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 often involves mountain roads where, especially on Saturdays, it can be busy. After a long car journey, many people find it tiring to drive up another 20 hairpin bends to the final ski destination. In this blog, we have selected ski areas a short distance away or directly on the motorway. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/winter-sports-destinations-where-you-can-shop-tax-free/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/winter-sports-destinations-where-you-can-shop-tax-free/ Blogs 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 Switzerland. These places are so remote that they tried to make a living and working there more attractive with this measure. And well, winter sports are already expensive enough, so for you as a holidaymaker a great option to save! This blog highlights the three winter sports destinations where you can shop tax-free. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/ski-areas-for-beginners-in-france/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/ski-areas-for-beginners-in-france/ Blogs 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, starting in a ski area with lots of green and blue runs is nice. There are plenty of those pistes in the French Alps. Here you can practice your skiing technique at leisure while enjoying the real winter sports feeling. This blog lists six tips for ski areas for beginners in France. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/travelling-by-car-on-winter-sports-do-s-and-don-ts/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/travelling-by-car-on-winter-sports-do-s-and-don-ts/ Blogs 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 everything with you, set your departure times and - apart from other road users - are not dependent on anyone. However convenient and comfortable, the changing weather conditions make it a lot harder on the car. So it is important to take good care of the vehicle and consider several points. This blog lists some do's and don'ts for car travel to your winter sports destination. Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/book-a-winter-sports-holiday-cheaply-here-s-how-to-do-it/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/book-a-winter-sports-holiday-cheaply-here-s-how-to-do-it/ Blogs 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 holiday for a lot less money. These include booking early, taking advantage of early booking discounts, choosing a less popular ski resort, or staying slightly farther from the slopes. There are lots of ways to save on your winter holidays. Therefore, this blog shares ten tips to help you book your winter holidays cheaply and some bonus tips to help you save money during your ski holiday. Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/winter-tyres-in-france-where-and-when-are-they-compulsory/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/winter-tyres-in-france-where-and-when-are-they-compulsory/ Blogs 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 don't carry snow chains or snow socks, you risk a hefty fine, even if you are just in transit. Are you planning a winter holiday in France? Or do you need to cross France in order to reach another winter sports destination? In this blog, you can read all about winter tyres in France and when and where they are compulsory. Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/ski-pass-prices-2023-2024-booking-online-in-advance-pays-off/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/ski-pass-prices-2023-2024-booking-online-in-advance-pays-off/ Blogs 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 price trends. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/biggest-ski-resorts-in-czech-republic-information-and-tips/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/biggest-ski-resorts-in-czech-republic-information-and-tips/ Blogs 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 great alternative to the more popular destinations in the Alps. In fact, many Czech ski resorts offer excellent slopes. In this article, we'll present the five biggest Czech ski resorts. Sat, 07 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/austrian-ski-villages-with-accommodation-on-the-slopes/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/austrian-ski-villages-with-accommodation-on-the-slopes/ Blogs 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 slopes straight from your hotel or holiday home. Ski-in, ski-out and no lugging ski equipment around. A luxury that gives your skiing holiday that little bit extra. This blog provides an overview of 10 Austrian ski villages with accommodation on the slopes. Sat, 30 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/11073-ski-resorts-easy-reach-grenoble-airport/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/11073-ski-resorts-easy-reach-grenoble-airport/ Blogs 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 a logical choice. And once you get there, there are loads of ski resorts within easy reach. Rent a car or book a transfer and you'll be there in no time. We've put together a list of easily accessible ski resorts close to Grenoble Airport - whether you're flying with the family or with a group of mates, you're sure to find one that will tempt you. So, what are you waiting for? Let's go skiing! Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/child-friendly-ski-resorts-in-switzerland/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/child-friendly-ski-resorts-in-switzerland/ Blogs You might not immediately think of Switzerland as a child-friendly skiing destination. However, there are over 20 ski resorts around the country that carry the 'family destination' label. So Switzerland is more than suitable for a winter holiday with a family. The label indicates that the resorts offer playful ways for children to learn skiing, versatile children's areas and excellent practice slopes. In addition, cute mascots encourage kids on the slopes, and different activities are organized off the slopes as well. So which are the child-friendly ski resorts in Switzerland? Here is our selection for the top 5! Sat, 23 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/child-friendly-ski-resorts-in-italy/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/child-friendly-ski-resorts-in-italy/ Blogs 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 children, which reflects in the many facilities they offer. From fun children's areas where kids can learn their first turns to exciting fun slopes, family hotels and fun activities for young and old. Are you thinking of spending your next winter holiday in Italy? In this article, we present seven child-friendly ski resorts in Italy. Sat, 16 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/small-ski-resorts-in-austria/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/small-ski-resorts-in-austria/ Blogs 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 they are perfect for beginners and families with small children. Moreover, these ski areas are usually far less crowded, and queues for the ski lifts are rare. Are you looking for a small ski resort in Austria? You'll find 12 recommendations in this article. Sun, 06 Aug 2023 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16484-skiing-lessons-english-ski-schools-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16484-skiing-lessons-english-ski-schools-alps/ Blogs 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 stop, it’s nice to be able to communicate your panic to your instructor. And although most ski schools in the Alps nowadays claim to have English-speaking instructors, it’s no fun to be left in tears thanks to communication difficulties! This is by no means an exhaustive list, but here are some schools that are reputed to have excellent (often British) English-speaking instructors. We advise specifying that you would like your lessons in English at the time of booking. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/finding-the-perfect-ski-destination-matching-your-skiing-ability-with-suitable-resorts/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/finding-the-perfect-ski-destination-matching-your-skiing-ability-with-suitable-resorts/ Blogs To find the perfect ski destination in Europe, assess your skiing ability, terrain, season and much more. Check out the tips. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/glacier-skiing-in-the-summer/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/glacier-skiing-in-the-summer/ Blogs 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, you can summer ski in several ski resorts in the Alps in June, July, August and September. A handful of glacier ski resorts are open for summer skiing. In this article, we'll give you an overview of all opened ski areas in Austria, Switzerland, France and Italy. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/italy-s-steepest-slopes-in-south-tyrol/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/italy-s-steepest-slopes-in-south-tyrol/ Blogs 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 find several gems that will instantly make the hearts of advanced skiers and snowboarders beat faster. These black slopes guarantee plenty of adrenaline as well as stunning views. In this article, we're offering an overview of the steepest slopes in South Tyrol. Sat, 27 May 2023 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-boa-lacing-system-on-ski-boots/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-boa-lacing-system-on-ski-boots/ Blogs 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 turning the knob, which sits on the instep of the foot. This system has been used on snowboarding, cycling, golf and work boots for many years, but now it is also seen on ski boots. The first offerings of ski boots with BOA closure have come to market, but what exactly does it entail? This blog explains all the ins and outs of this new ski boot fastening system. Sat, 20 May 2023 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/austrian-vignette/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/austrian-vignette/ Blogs 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 are some exceptions). This rule applies to residents and tourists alike. If you are travelling by car to your winter sports destination and are passing through Austria, don't forget to buy a vignette. In 2023, the vignettes are available as stickers but also digitally linked to your registration number. You can read more about Austrian vignettes in this blog. Sat, 04 Mar 2023 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/packing-list-for-a-winter-sports-holiday-with-children/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/packing-list-for-a-winter-sports-holiday-with-children/ Blogs 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 child to the snow or are you already experienced in packing all your winter sports gear? Especially if you're going on a skiing holiday with a baby or toddler, you'll want to have all your gear with you. Perhaps you still need to purchase some items you need? In any case, it's always good to think carefully about what you really need to take with you. To avoid forgetting anything before departure, you can tick off this handy checklist and be sure to have everything you need for your coming holidays. Sat, 28 Jan 2023 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51781-sella-ronda/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51781-sella-ronda/ Blogs 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 along the way or which lift you are currently on, the views are always spectacular. The Sella Ronda is on the bucket list for many skiers and snowboarders, and rightly so. It covers 40 kilometres across four different valleys and three provinces in the impressive Sella massief. There are two variants of the route, and depending on your speed and how often you stop for a break, it will take you from half to a full ski day. In this article, we tell you all about it. Sat, 07 Jan 2023 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/alpine-weather-weather-maps-show-fresh-snow/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/alpine-weather-weather-maps-show-fresh-snow/ Blogs We are all anxiously following the weather reports. After the heavy rainfall and record warm turn of the year, conditions could be better. That mostly means green valleys and narrower slopes. In most ski resorts, better skiing conditions are found at higher altitudes. Will that change soon? It seems likelier by the day. A slight sugar coating of snow may fall on the north side tomorrow, but hopes lie mainly on the weekend. In this Alpine weather report, we will update you. Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/alpine-weather-still-some-fresh-snow-followed-by-some-warmer-days/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/alpine-weather-still-some-fresh-snow-followed-by-some-warmer-days/ Blogs 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 places on the northern side of the Alps, it can still be slippery today. It is overcast, with slight snow and rain. The coming days might bring some more snow; however, due to the south-westerly wind, it will get a bit warmer. Here is our latest weather report. Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/ski-resorts-with-many-slopes-above-2000-metres/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/ski-resorts-with-many-slopes-above-2000-metres/ Blogs 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 you go on a skiing holiday early or late in the season. These high-altitude ski resorts often benefit from an extra-long ski season, and even if temperatures are still very autumnal or spring-like, the higher slopes remain good for much longer. Good skiing conditions and stunning views, and you have the perfect ingredients for a wonderful winter holiday. In this article, we introduce 13 ski resorts with lots of slopes above 2,000 metres. Sat, 10 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/alpine-weather-a-considerable-amount-of-fresh-snow-predicted-for-the-end-of-the-week/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/alpine-weather-a-considerable-amount-of-fresh-snow-predicted-for-the-end-of-the-week/ Blogs 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 the north, dropping the temperatures below freezing. This coming weekend it could even get colder than -10 °C in the mountains! On Thursday and Friday, there will again be an increased chance of snow. You can read all about the weather in the Alps in this article. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/9749-snow-overview-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/9749-snow-overview-alps/ Blogs 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 this article, you will read all about the essential part of your winter sports holiday: snow. You will learn everything there is to know about snow conditions in the Alpine ski resorts and conditions in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, France and Italy. This blog will give you an advance snow forecast for 2022/2023 so you know when to expect the best piste conditions during the upcoming winter sports season. Sat, 03 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16879-exercises-get-in-shape-ski-season/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16879-exercises-get-in-shape-ski-season/ Blogs 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 quick exercises you can do every day so your body is ready to hit the slopes by the time your ski holidays Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/alpine-weather-wintry-cold-with-occasional-fresh-snow/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/alpine-weather-wintry-cold-with-occasional-fresh-snow/ Blogs 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 time being, thanks to a powerful high-pressure area developing over Russia. In the coming days, temperatures in many ski resorts will drop well below freezing, and there might be occasional snowfall. You can read the forecast for the coming days in this article. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/weather-in-the-alps-more-than-half-a-metre-of-fresh-snow-on-tuesday/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/weather-in-the-alps-more-than-half-a-metre-of-fresh-snow-on-tuesday/ Blogs A new week has started, and an important question immediately pops up. What about those excellent snow forecasts we spoke about last week? Last week was already quite snowy, but this week's predictions look way better. Tomorrow there could be an awful lot of snow, especially in Italy. More than half a metre and, in some areas, even a little more. The first big snowfall of the season is looking more and more promising by the minute! Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/ski-resorts-offering-free-ski-passes-for-children/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/ski-resorts-offering-free-ski-passes-for-children/ Blogs 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 nothing for a children's ski pass becomes harder. Still, there are plenty of options in Austria, Germany, France, Switzerland and Italy. For example, in combination with a parent's ski pass - because they are taking lessons or skiing on specific days. Do you want to know which ski resorts offer free ski passes for children? Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/weather-in-the-alps-a-high-chance-for-lots-of-snow-next-week/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/weather-in-the-alps-a-high-chance-for-lots-of-snow-next-week/ Blogs The forecasts for next week are really promising. It looks like it will start snowing heavily on Tuesday. Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/11032-ski-resorts-easy-access-chambery-airport/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/11032-ski-resorts-easy-access-chambery-airport/ Blogs The French skiing airport par excellence, Chambéry Airport comes alive in the winter and welcomes hordes of British skiers and snowboarders. A short flight to this pretty little town will drop you right in the heart of French skiing territory, with access to almost every big French ski area including Chamonix, Les Trois Vallées and Les Portes du Soleil. Chambéry Airport operates seasonal winter flights to more than half a dozen destinations in the UK, mostly with BA. This means it’s entirely feasible to indulge in a low-cost ski weekend this winter! Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20415-how-to-safely-ride-chairlift-with-kids/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20415-how-to-safely-ride-chairlift-with-kids/ Blogs 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 who were unfortunate to stand on my left side when I was learning to snowboard. Occasionally you even hear the odd story about someone falling right off the chairlift (and who can forget the horror show in Georgia last year when the chairlift started going backwards?). While it’s one thing for adults to struggle, it’s even more difficult to board the lift with beginner snowboarders who are still children and who might lack the understanding or the physical dexterity to safely board the lift the first few times. In this article we’ll discuss some tips on averting disaster as your kids board the chairlift. Sat, 12 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/13703-ski-circuits-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/13703-ski-circuits-alps/ Blogs 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 through all the highlights in one day. These ski circuits are clearly signposted so you can find your way without the help of a guide – it’s the perfect way to discover a new ski resort on your own terms! Be aware that due to their length and demanding nature, anyone attempting to complete a ski circuit should be a confident skier with an adequate level of fitness. If you’re thirsty for a new challenge, here are 7 brilliant alpine ski circuits to try on your next holiday. Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/these-ski-resorts-open-in-november/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/these-ski-resorts-open-in-november/ Blogs 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. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/6511-ski-holidays-planning-your-perfect-skiing-holidays/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/6511-ski-holidays-planning-your-perfect-skiing-holidays/ Blogs A comprehensive guide to planning your perfect skiing holidays including finding a resort, booking lessons and more. Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/11213-accessible-ski-resorts-innsbruck-airport/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/11213-accessible-ski-resorts-innsbruck-airport/ Blogs 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 tailor-made for a winter holiday. With nonstop flights on EasyJet from London and Bristol and plenty of Sun, 05 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/5443-ski-holidays-in-the-southern-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/5443-ski-holidays-in-the-southern-alps/ Blogs 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 snowboarders tend to head north to famous ski resorts such as Chamonix – and they have every reason to do so Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/5203-mulled-wine-best-drink-on-the-slopes/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/5203-mulled-wine-best-drink-on-the-slopes/ Blogs 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 off to the French Alps this winter). Although you can buy some very good mulled wine sachets in MS or H Fri, 17 Dec 2021 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/7749-harakiri/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/7749-harakiri/ Blogs 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 must-do for every serious skier or snowboarder. With a vertical drop of 375m over a kilometre and a half Wed, 24 Nov 2021 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16862-tips-not-afraid-of-skiing/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16862-tips-not-afraid-of-skiing/ Blogs 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 long time or whether you just don’t have a head for heights. Maybe you’re coming back from a bad fall Fri, 17 Sep 2021 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/4432-fondue-savoyarde-the-original-recipe/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/4432-fondue-savoyarde-the-original-recipe/ Blogs 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 going to eat 4 days’ worth of calories in one meal, and you won't be burning them all off skiing like a Thu, 09 Sep 2021 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52113-ski-in-ski-out-french-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52113-ski-in-ski-out-french-alps/ Blogs 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 slopes. There are so many to choose from it can be hard to narrow it down, but here are some of our favourit Wed, 08 Sep 2021 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/5337-moguls-learn-to-love-them/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/5337-moguls-learn-to-love-them/ Blogs 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 costs! However, what if you are an experienced skier with many years of slope time under your ski suit Tue, 07 Sep 2021 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/53584-most-beautiful-ski-resorts-in-america/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/53584-most-beautiful-ski-resorts-in-america/ Blogs When thinking about winter sports, many people immediately think of Austria, France or Switzerland. But did you know that there are also beautiful ski resorts outside of Europe? In this article, we list some of the most beautiful ski resorts in the U Mon, 06 Sep 2021 16:02:01 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20490-tips-family-ski-holiday-skicircus/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20490-tips-family-ski-holiday-skicircus/ Blogs With 270 kilometres of pistes, the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is one of the largest linked ski areas in Austria. This makes it the ideal destination for a ski holiday with the family, whether it’s young kids just taking their Sat, 05 Dec 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51995-local-specialties-skicircus/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51995-local-specialties-skicircus/ Blogs 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 Swiss Alps without fondue? At the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn there is no shortage o Sat, 28 Nov 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51996-facts-and-figures-skicircus/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51996-facts-and-figures-skicircus/ Blogs The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is one of the largest and most popular ski areas in Austria, attracting thousands of skiers and snowboarders every winter. The Skicircus is known for its endless slopes, lovely villages and fanta Mon, 16 Nov 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/5265-what-if-one-of-your-kids-doesnt-like-skiing/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/5265-what-if-one-of-your-kids-doesnt-like-skiing/ Blogs For you, there is absolutely no doubt that a ski holiday is the best thing since sliced bread! Skiing, snowboarding, sledging – just about everything you can do in a ski resort. The mountain is a wonderful snowy playground for you and life without sk Fri, 30 Oct 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/13667-epic-apres-ski-fails/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/13667-epic-apres-ski-fails/ Blogs 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 down with friends after a day of skiing, it also provides some of the best opportunities for making a fool Wed, 14 Oct 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/11163-unforgettable-ski-pistes/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/11163-unforgettable-ski-pistes/ Blogs There are certain ski pistes that take on a quasi-mythical status, sometimes because of the challenge they offer, other times simply for the unbeatable views. And while every ski piste is special in its own way, some of them are so amazing that they Sun, 11 Oct 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51966-lech-zuers-arlberg/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51966-lech-zuers-arlberg/ Blogs 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 than 300 kilometres of slopes, accessed by 88 lifts. Highlights of the Lech Zürs am Arlberg ski area inclu Thu, 08 Oct 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/6213-off-piste-skiing-top-5-french-ski-resorts/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/6213-off-piste-skiing-top-5-french-ski-resorts/ Blogs If you're passionate about off-piste skiing, only the number of descents outside the marked pistes count when choosing a ski holiday. Reserved mainly for skiers and snowboarders with a high level of technical skills and good physical condition, off-p Fri, 02 Oct 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51874-guide-buying-ski-goggles/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51874-guide-buying-ski-goggles/ Blogs 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 this article we'll break down some of the most important considerations. Ski goggles: the nuts and bolts W Tue, 29 Sep 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52077-faq-first-aid-ski-piste/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52077-faq-first-aid-ski-piste/ Blogs 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 looking forward to this all year! But sometimes you'll have the bad luck to run across a nasty accident Wed, 16 Sep 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50849-best-austrian-ski-resorts-adrenaline/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50849-best-austrian-ski-resorts-adrenaline/ Blogs The French skiing airport par excellence , Chambéry Airport comes alive in the winter and welcomes hordes of British skiers and snowboarders. A short flight to this pretty little town will drop you right in the heart of French skiing territory, with Wed, 02 Sep 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/8374-budget-flight-ski-resort/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/8374-budget-flight-ski-resort/ Blogs 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 affordable hotel and looked into lift passes. Looks like your relatively cheap holiday in the Alps is all lined Wed, 02 Sep 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52141-pros-cons-early-booking-ski-holiday/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52141-pros-cons-early-booking-ski-holiday/ Blogs 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 a ski holiday website. How did that happen? Well, since you're here, you might as well book already, ri Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50383-easiest-ski-resorts-reach-from-uk/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50383-easiest-ski-resorts-reach-from-uk/ Blogs 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 not the best way to start your ski holiday, so next time you book, why not choose one of these easy-to Thu, 20 Aug 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52134-natural-snow-vs-artificial-snow/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52134-natural-snow-vs-artificial-snow/ Blogs 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 the cows graze! But what exactly is the difference between artificial snow and natural snow? How harmf Thu, 13 Aug 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/10928-ski-resorts-easy-access-geneva-airport/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/10928-ski-resorts-easy-access-geneva-airport/ Blogs Geneva is a wonderful jumping-off point for many ski resorts. Located on the border between France, Switzerland and Germany, it is within short reach of some of the best skiing in the Alps. And with many budget airlines offering cheap flights into Ge Fri, 07 Aug 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52139-winter-sports-dishes-italy/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52139-winter-sports-dishes-italy/ Blogs Een wintersport in Italië is op culinair gebied echt een feestje. Italianen zijn meesters in het bereiden van smaakexplosies met slechts een handjevol ingrediënten. Niks ingewikkelds, maar gewoon het product zoals het is. Pasta’s, pizza’s, risotto’s, salades en antipasti. Stuk voor stuk even lekker. Ook hier geldt: ga opzoek naar authentieke tentjes en sla de buffetten over, want dan eet ook jij de allerlekkerste Italiaanse wintersportgerechten. Sat, 01 Aug 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52133-ideas-diy-old-skis-snowboard/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52133-ideas-diy-old-skis-snowboard/ Blogs 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 glide onto the slopes without queuing at the rental shop, and skipping the boot fitting, and not havin Mon, 27 Jul 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52140-ways-cut-carbon-emissions-ski-holiday/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52140-ways-cut-carbon-emissions-ski-holiday/ Blogs 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 through all the highlights in one day. These ski circuits are clearly signposted so you can find your Sun, 26 Jul 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52142-are-ski-resort-trip-report-sweden/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52142-are-ski-resort-trip-report-sweden/ Blogs 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 Resorts of the World. An attractive village with traditional wooden buildings and a long winter sports h Mon, 13 Jul 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19381-best-age-children-learn-skiing/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19381-best-age-children-learn-skiing/ Blogs 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 experience when you see your little darling out there on the slopes. But how young is too young for teaching Tue, 07 Jul 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/9747-top-ski-resorts-italy/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/9747-top-ski-resorts-italy/ Blogs Italy’s ski resorts boast sunny pistes, family-friendly facilities and world-famous Italian cuisine. That’s not to mention the breathtaking panoramic views from the ski slopes, a good number of which are located in the Dolomites. Whether you haven’t Tue, 30 Jun 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/15974-reasons-skiing-healthy/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/15974-reasons-skiing-healthy/ Blogs It releases a flow of endorphins, adrenaline, serotonin, and dopamine. It eases tension and relaxes you, helping combat against stress, depression and anxiety. And when you sink like a stone into bed at the end of the day, you can be fairly sure you’ Tue, 23 Jun 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/9729-top-ski-resorts-switzerland/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/9729-top-ski-resorts-switzerland/ Blogs This alpine skiing paradise has a disproportionate amount of Europe’s biggest glaciers and highest mountain peaks - one could almost call Switzerland the pinnacle of alpine skiing. Best-known for its jetsetters, who flock to the likes of St. Moritz a Thu, 11 Jun 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52115-too-old-for-skiing/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52115-too-old-for-skiing/ Blogs 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 last days! Will this be possible? There's one golden rule when it comes to deciding whether or not you s Mon, 08 Jun 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/9722-top-ski-resorts-austria/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/9722-top-ski-resorts-austria/ Blogs 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, après-ski was basically invented here! The ski areas in Austria offer a wide variety of terrain for eve Tue, 02 Jun 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52013-talking-ski-lift/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52013-talking-ski-lift/ Blogs 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 relaxed conversation with people we knew well. And we don't have any complaints about the huge mega-gondola Fri, 29 May 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/9682-top-ski-resorts-france/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/9682-top-ski-resorts-france/ Blogs 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 altitudes of more than 3000m above sea level. But that’s not all France has to offer, and skiers and snowbo Tue, 26 May 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52081-redbull-best-ski-snowboard-films/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52081-redbull-best-ski-snowboard-films/ Blogs 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 Bull. Almost all of them take place in the beautiful Alps. All In (2019) This talented group of girls Sat, 23 May 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52137-kaiserschmarrn-recipe/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52137-kaiserschmarrn-recipe/ Blogs 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 ubiquitous in the mountain restaurants of the Austrian Alps. Topped off with caramelised sugar, a dust Wed, 20 May 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/13702-wiener-schnitzel-recipe/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/13702-wiener-schnitzel-recipe/ Blogs 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 dish , wiener schnitzel has got to be it! Digging into an enormous, mouthwatering slab of crunchy golden m Sat, 16 May 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16192-signs-you-are-not-diehard-ski-bum/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16192-signs-you-are-not-diehard-ski-bum/ Blogs Most skiers and snowboarders start getting crazy excited around August in anticipation of ski season. You, on the other hand, prefer a more relaxed, realistic attitude, and only start getting fussed when the first snowflakes fall from the sky. Around Wed, 13 May 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51921-facts-figures-skicircus-saalbach-hinterglemm-leogang-fieberbrunn/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51921-facts-figures-skicircus-saalbach-hinterglemm-leogang-fieberbrunn/ Blogs 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 much thought do you put into whether your ski resort of choice is environmentally friendly? With the l Sun, 10 May 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52079-tips-problems-ski-holiday/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52079-tips-problems-ski-holiday/ Blogs 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 every ski holiday, such as sore muscles and cold fingers. Follow these tips against common skier and sn Wed, 06 May 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52090-snowplaza-awards-2020-results/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52090-snowplaza-awards-2020-results/ Blogs 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 from all over Europe and the UK voted for the best ski resort of 2020. This year we asked readers to v Mon, 04 May 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16892-build-skiing-confidence-ski-areas-blue-pistes/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16892-build-skiing-confidence-ski-areas-blue-pistes/ Blogs 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’s nice to choose a ski area that’s not too intimidating. While ski schools are invaluable for helping Sun, 03 May 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50595-top-ten-ski-resorts-easily-accessible-zurich-airport/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50595-top-ten-ski-resorts-easily-accessible-zurich-airport/ Blogs 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's increasingly possible to find good deals even at the big-name resorts. Ski holidays in the Swiss Alp Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16913-skiing-large-group-best-ski-resorts-friends-family/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16913-skiing-large-group-best-ski-resorts-friends-family/ Blogs 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 your group will have people with different ability levels. If you don’t feel like forcing your friend Sun, 26 Apr 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17177-kaesespaetzle-recipe/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17177-kaesespaetzle-recipe/ Blogs 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 goodness served in a hot pan all mixed up with fried onions and spices... YUM! Not only is this the perf Thu, 23 Apr 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17060-beginner-friendly-ski-resorts-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17060-beginner-friendly-ski-resorts-alps/ Blogs 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 perfect ski resort? For first-time skiers, it’s important to find a ski area that has lots of easy, accessib Sun, 19 Apr 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52082-10-person-gondola-kumme-zermatt/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52082-10-person-gondola-kumme-zermatt/ Blogs The Kumme 3-person chairlift in Zermatt was destroyed by an avalanche in January 2018 which started on the Unterrothorn (3104m) and swept through the Tuftern valley. Only a few concrete walls and the foundation remained. Now, two years later, the gre Wed, 15 Apr 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17176-ski-resorts-easy-access-lyon-airport/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17176-ski-resorts-easy-access-lyon-airport/ Blogs 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 you’re looking for a quiet ski resort to spend ski holidays with the family, or a world-class ski resort Sat, 11 Apr 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51784-buying-skis-useful-terms/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51784-buying-skis-useful-terms/ Blogs Anyone who's ever ventured into the world of ski shopping will recognise the barrage of unfamiliar terms: flex! camber! rocker! You feel pressure to buy the best skis possible for the best price, but you have no idea what the salesperson is going on Wed, 08 Apr 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52135-pictures-2019-20-ski-season/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52135-pictures-2019-20-ski-season/ Blogs 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 you were lucky enough to hit the slopes this winter, we're happy for you! If you weren't, there's always Sun, 05 Apr 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52136-ski-tips-staying-inside/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52136-ski-tips-staying-inside/ Blogs 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 there's no reason you can't brighten up your house arrest by bringing some of the Alps to your living r Wed, 01 Apr 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52070-best-sweet-winter-sports-dishes/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52070-best-sweet-winter-sports-dishes/ Blogs 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 mountain food. After all, we spend all day burning calories, so we have to make them up somewhere! From appl Mon, 30 Mar 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50848-authentic-villages-french-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50848-authentic-villages-french-alps/ Blogs 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 overview of everything you need to plan your perfect skiing holidays. You’ll find links to main topics abou Mon, 23 Mar 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52083-skiing-mothers-day/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52083-skiing-mothers-day/ Blogs 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 put up with. There's a good chance your mother took you on your first-ever ski holiday as a child, and j Sun, 22 Mar 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52073-snow-report-overview-2019-2020/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52073-snow-report-overview-2019-2020/ Blogs 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 winter was like this year. This will be the last weather report until next season - no sense in reporti Fri, 20 Mar 2020 10:38:08 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52047-airplane-lands-empty-ski-piste/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52047-airplane-lands-empty-ski-piste/ Blogs 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 of a sudden, an airplane landed on the ski slope! Ski slope landing strip As with the rest of the Alps, Tue, 17 Mar 2020 13:02:31 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52030-why-we-still-write-about-winter-sports/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52030-why-we-still-write-about-winter-sports/ Blogs The world is going through a strange and difficult time. The coronavirus is rapidly gaining ground, affecting the way people around the world live their daily lives. Among other things, it's put a sudden stop to ski season. Thousands of skiers and sn Mon, 16 Mar 2020 12:03:50 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52026-live-south-tyrol-coronavirus-closes-ski-resorts/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52026-live-south-tyrol-coronavirus-closes-ski-resorts/ Blogs 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 preventing further outbreaks. Ski season is officially over in Italy, Austria, Switzerland, France and Andor Sat, 14 Mar 2020 23:32:28 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52020-most-watched-ski-snowboard-videos/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52020-most-watched-ski-snowboard-videos/ Blogs 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 worry, there's still a way you can get your stoke on! From epic freeriding stunts to hilarious renditions o Sat, 14 Mar 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51967-fear-of-heights-skiing/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51967-fear-of-heights-skiing/ Blogs Viewing platforms with panoramic views of the Alps, high-altitude mountain restaurants with outdoor sun loungers where you can feel the sunshine on your face as you drink in the view, suspension bridges that cross dozens of metres above towering ravi Wed, 11 Mar 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52000-coronavirus-and-your-ski-holiday/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/52000-coronavirus-and-your-ski-holiday/ Blogs 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. For those skiers and snowboarders who have a ski holiday booked this year, you may be wondering if you Tue, 10 Mar 2020 16:19:09 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51989-snowplaza-awards-2020-interim-results/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51989-snowplaza-awards-2020-interim-results/ Blogs 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 different categories. Thousands of skiers and snowboarders have already submitted their votes. How is you Tue, 10 Mar 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51965-reasons-ski-holiday-skiwelt-wilder-kaiser-brixental/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51965-reasons-ski-holiday-skiwelt-wilder-kaiser-brixental/ Blogs 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 mountain restaurants, this is a huge ski area by any standards. Here, you can choose from a variety of destin Mon, 09 Mar 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51964-best-pistes-zell-am-see-kaprun/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51964-best-pistes-zell-am-see-kaprun/ Blogs 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 are a few that stand out among all the others! On this list you'll find our top 5 choices for the best Sun, 08 Mar 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51962-hochjoch-totale-montafon-longest-piste-vorarlberg/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51962-hochjoch-totale-montafon-longest-piste-vorarlberg/ Blogs Silvretta Montafon has almost 140km of slopes, making it the largest of the 5 different ski areas within the Montafon in Vorarlberg. Advanced skiers and boarders can undertake many different day trips here without having to ride the same slope twice. Sat, 07 Mar 2020 15:55:30 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51963-davos-klosters-overview/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51963-davos-klosters-overview/ Blogs Davos-Klosters comprises of six smaller linked ski areas that reach an altitude of 2844 metres above sea level, virtually guaranteeing snow-sure slopes all winter. Davos and Klosters each have their own unique vibe and lots to offer off the slopes. K Sat, 07 Mar 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51961-drone-attacks-skier-attacks-drone/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51961-drone-attacks-skier-attacks-drone/ Blogs While skiing, we already have enough to worry about: dropoffs, black pistes, moguls, ice, fog, snow, rain, flat light, other skiers and snowboarders, trees, rocks, melted patches, waterfalls, bears... without having to worry about drones too! A skier Fri, 06 Mar 2020 17:13:54 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51956-heaviest-snowfall-all-year/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51956-heaviest-snowfall-all-year/ Blogs 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 and Swiss Alps. Austria is not so lucky, although the Arlberg region has some flurries. Our colleagues Thu, 05 Mar 2020 18:25:16 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51854-bear-italy/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51854-bear-italy/ Blogs Bear M49, otherwise known as Papillon, has come out of hibernation and is currently roaming the countryside in Trentino, Italy, home to famous ski resort Madonna di Campiglio. The bear's footprints were spotted in the town of Molina and he has alread Thu, 05 Mar 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51927-snow-alert-march/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51927-snow-alert-march/ Blogs 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 between 20-50cm of snow in many resorts. Thursday is expected to bring a similar dump of snow, with sunn Mon, 02 Mar 2020 12:20:25 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51876-drag-lifts-ski-resorts/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51876-drag-lifts-ski-resorts/ Blogs Ski resorts are always evolving, with slow, old lifts being upgraded to hyper-modern high-speed models. Fancy gondolas with heated cabins or high-speed 8-person bubble chairlifts... it seems we can't get enough of them! And this all comes at the expe Sun, 01 Mar 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50307-end-of-season-events-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50307-end-of-season-events-alps/ Blogs 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-of-season event calendar jam-packed with concerts, parties and competitions, from another edition of Is Sun, 01 Mar 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16099-march-best-month-skiing-snowboarding/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16099-march-best-month-skiing-snowboarding/ Blogs December means obsessively checking the snow reports. January means freezing cold temperatures. February means long lift queues and busy slopes. That’s why we say March is the best month of the year to go skiing! Despite its unfair reputation, March Sun, 01 Mar 2020 01:05:56 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51893-best-tree-runs-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51893-best-tree-runs-alps/ Blogs 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 wind and snow. Plus, they're so fun! Unfortunately, it's not always easy to find runs through the trees Sat, 29 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51912-scottish-ski-resorts-bumper-ski-day/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51912-scottish-ski-resorts-bumper-ski-day/ Blogs After being plagued with alternating storms and warm temperatures this winter, Scotland's ski resorts finally had something to celebrate yesterday. It's no secret that skiing in Scotland is highly weather-dependant, with the last few years shedding d Fri, 28 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51875-waxing-skis-snowboard/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51875-waxing-skis-snowboard/ Blogs Anyone who's ever skied on improperly waxed skis will recognise the importance of keeping your skis maintained. In addition to preserving your gear, tuned skis help your grip and help you slide better, letting you ski to the fullest of your abilities Fri, 28 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51286-ski-circuits-skicircus/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51286-ski-circuits-skicircus/ Blogs Who hasn't heard of The Challenge, the epic ski circuit that takes ambitious skiers and snowboarders through all four villages of the Skicircus? But that's not the only ski circuit waiting for you in the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberb Thu, 27 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51899-webcams-all-alpine-countries-fresh-snow/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51899-webcams-all-alpine-countries-fresh-snow/ Blogs 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 days. Yesterday afternoon France and Switzerland saw fresh snow, which slowly spread to other areas of Wed, 26 Feb 2020 10:44:38 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51884-kaunertal-steepest-slope-austria/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51884-kaunertal-steepest-slope-austria/ Blogs 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 87.85%. If these measurements are correct, that would make it even steeper than the legendary Streif , ho Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:20:13 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51468-zermatt-plans-automatic-gondola/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51468-zermatt-plans-automatic-gondola/ Blogs Aside from skiing and snowboarding, the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn offers a selection of different toboggan runs, a fun option for young and old! Go on an old-fashioned wooden sledge, speed it up with a modern coaster or exper Sun, 23 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51785-ski-snowboard-gear-what-not-to-do/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51785-ski-snowboard-gear-what-not-to-do/ Blogs 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't seem to care at all about their equipment. While it's not necessary to freak out about caring for you Sat, 22 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51783-run-of-fame-arlberg/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51783-run-of-fame-arlberg/ Blogs 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 lost. Skiers and snowboarders who tackle this route are guaranteed an unforgettable ski day on the pis Fri, 21 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51826-french-ski-resort-helicopter-snow/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51826-french-ski-resort-helicopter-snow/ Blogs 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 helicopter to move snow to its lower slopes, where it's needed to be able to run the ski schools. Needle Thu, 20 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/4835-snowboarding-terms/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/4835-snowboarding-terms/ Blogs Whether your teenage children have recently become snowboarding fanatics and you felt like you just spent your recent ski holiday with 2 foreigners who speak an incomprehensible language, or you just fancy changing snow sport next year and you don’t Tue, 18 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51824-french-president-mont-blanc-mer-de-glace/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51824-french-president-mont-blanc-mer-de-glace/ Blogs 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 against the effects of climate change. Macron expressed concern over the damning effects of climate change o Sun, 16 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17243-how-to-teach-your-partner-to-ski/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17243-how-to-teach-your-partner-to-ski/ Blogs 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 favourite winter sport, hopefully this is the year you’ll get the chance to share your love of skiing w Fri, 14 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51787-ski-resort-director-resigns-drunken-skiers/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51787-ski-resort-director-resigns-drunken-skiers/ Blogs The director of the Austrian ski resort of Großarlhas officially resigned and the reason he stated for his resignation was the numerous drunken skiers who ski back to the valley every evening. Not only do they disrupt the work of the ski patrol and o Thu, 13 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16049-high-altitude-ski-resorts/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16049-high-altitude-ski-resorts/ Blogs 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 particular have the added advantage of being open during the summer months so you can pursue your love for skii Thu, 13 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51713-artificial-snow-carbon-emissions/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51713-artificial-snow-carbon-emissions/ Blogs 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 the environment. In 2017 there was talk of artificial snow perhaps not being as bad as some people make Tue, 11 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51790-snow-storms-forecast-february-half-term/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51790-snow-storms-forecast-february-half-term/ Blogs After a few beautiful days in the Alps, the weather is becoming more unstable. A strong western current is bringing disruptions and strong winds, meaning poor weather for many ski resorts. There is a significant chance that lifts will be closed from Mon, 10 Feb 2020 11:16:19 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51786-british-skiers-coronavirus-les-contamines/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51786-british-skiers-coronavirus-les-contamines/ Blogs Five Britons staying in a ski chalet in Les Contamines-Montjoie have tested positive for the coronavirus after interacting with a British man who stopped by the ski resort on his way home from a business trip in Singapore. The affected people include Mon, 10 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51776-ski-passes-smartphones/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51776-ski-passes-smartphones/ Blogs Nowadays we rely on our mobile phones for everything - calling, messaging, looking up videos, posting pictures... and soon, it may be possible to use your smartphone as a ski pass! Starting tomorrow, the Monte Popolo Eben (Snow Space Salzburg) is rol Sun, 09 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51716-ski-holiday-livigno/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51716-ski-holiday-livigno/ Blogs Beautiful Livigno is a must-see winter sports destination. A remote village tucked deep within the Italian Alps, this skiing paradise offers endless slopes, exciting activities and tax-free shopping. Without further ado, here are 10 reasons why you s Fri, 07 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51715-must-do-zell-am-see/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51715-must-do-zell-am-see/ Blogs Zell am See - Kaprun has around 135 kilometres of pistes, spread out along the Schmittenhöhe and the Kitzsteinhorn/Maiskogel . Thanks to the new zellamseeXpress, it's also easy to reach the Skicircus. Zell am See - Kaprun offers reliable snow cover t Thu, 06 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51762-pictures-mad-snowfall/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51762-pictures-mad-snowfall/ Blogs 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 approximately half a metre and it's still coming down strong in many places. We've gathered ten of our Wed, 05 Feb 2020 14:58:20 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51714-piste-butler-turracher-hohe/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51714-piste-butler-turracher-hohe/ Blogs Some ski resorts just have an extra lil' something that other ski resorts are missing - Turracher Höhe is a great example. This pioneering ski resort in the Austrian Alps comes with an honest-to-god piste butler. Our Snowplaza reporters have been to Wed, 05 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51279-one-metre-snowfall-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51279-one-metre-snowfall-alps/ Blogs 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 stylish restaurants and be seen in a different trendy bar every night. This low-key ski resort is for seriou Sat, 01 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51699-prevent-stinky-ski-boots/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51699-prevent-stinky-ski-boots/ Blogs 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 so bad - after all, you've been exercising and sweating in them for about 6 hours, and they're encased Fri, 31 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51727-bluebird-day-fresh-snow-webcam-pics-sunrise/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51727-bluebird-day-fresh-snow-webcam-pics-sunrise/ Blogs 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 cheered on by skiers and snowboarders, although high winds and stormy conditions sent many alpine areas in Thu, 30 Jan 2020 11:48:22 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51698-experience-winter-sport-holiday-zillertal/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51698-experience-winter-sport-holiday-zillertal/ Blogs 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 ingredients for a perfect ski day. In Tyrol's Zillertal you will also find authentic mountain restaurants, Thu, 30 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51719-austria-january-snowfall-2020/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51719-austria-january-snowfall-2020/ Blogs The fresh snow that started coming down in France, Switzerland and Italy yesterday moved on over to Austria as the night progressed, with accompanying winds and stormy conditions in many places. Snowfall reached down to village level and sporadic flu Wed, 29 Jan 2020 14:06:26 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51721-dog-survives-sixteen-days-lost-on-matterhorn/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51721-dog-survives-sixteen-days-lost-on-matterhorn/ Blogs 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 glaciers of the Matterhorn. Malice appeared home just in the nick of time, and it's possible she might Wed, 29 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51700-thoughts-ski-lift-queue/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51700-thoughts-ski-lift-queue/ Blogs 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, too! Busy airports, busy roads, busy lifts... sometimes it's hard to believe you've forked out all th Wed, 29 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51711-end-of-january-snowfall-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51711-end-of-january-snowfall-alps/ Blogs 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, last night brought significant snowfall to some areas and more is expected in the coming days. Austria is Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:54:17 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51060-ski-flight-free/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51060-ski-flight-free/ Blogs 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 lift queues, unspoilt mountain scenery and relaxing lack of crowds, the lesser-known ski resorts in Euro Sun, 26 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51367-smartphone-ski-pass/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51367-smartphone-ski-pass/ Blogs 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 afford skiing ever again! But luckily for you families out there, many of the biggest ski areas across Sat, 25 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51696-derek-johnson-aspen-sentenced-prison-ski-theft/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51696-derek-johnson-aspen-sentenced-prison-ski-theft/ Blogs Derek Johnson, who formerly worked as an executive for well-known American ski company Aspen Skiing Co., received a 6-year prison sentence and $250 000 fine this week. Initial indications pointed to a much more lenient sentence, but the courts decide Fri, 24 Jan 2020 13:42:55 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51692-switzerland-skiing-school-curriculum/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51692-switzerland-skiing-school-curriculum/ Blogs 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 year to the school curriculum. Under the proposal, children will see three days of their physical educat Thu, 23 Jan 2020 14:52:47 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20421-hahnenkamm-races-skiing-world-cup-kitzbuehel/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20421-hahnenkamm-races-skiing-world-cup-kitzbuehel/ Blogs 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 Kitzbühel to cheer on the professional skiers as they fly down the Streif at the 80th Hahnenkamm races. Sun, 19 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51677-return-of-the-snow-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51677-return-of-the-snow-alps/ Blogs The Alps have suffered weeks of sunshine, but it's finally time to re-start winter again! Starting yesterday afternoon and continuing throughout the night, it's been snowing like mad in many ski resorts, bringing a much-needed coat of fresh powder to Sat, 18 Jan 2020 13:42:18 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51469-how-to-pick-hire-skis/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51469-how-to-pick-hire-skis/ Blogs 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 article we've made a general outline of how to pick your hire skis based on height, weight and ability le Sat, 18 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21527-best-pistes-skicircus-saalbach-hinterglemm-leogang-fieberbrunn/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21527-best-pistes-skicircus-saalbach-hinterglemm-leogang-fieberbrunn/ Blogs The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn boasts around 270km of pistes, making it one of the largest ski areas in Austria. The villages offer easy access to the slopes and from there, you have loads of possibilities! Since the majority Thu, 16 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50856-sunweb-hotels/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50856-sunweb-hotels/ Blogs 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 access to some of the nicest hotels in the Alps, many with ski-in, ski-out access to the slopes and all the Wed, 15 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51652-weather-forecast-finally-predicts-snow/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51652-weather-forecast-finally-predicts-snow/ Blogs 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 temperatures have remained cold with relatively low humidity levels, so the quality of the snow already on the Mon, 13 Jan 2020 15:46:46 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51289-worldwide-ski-resort-records-highest-steepest-biggest-oldest/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51289-worldwide-ski-resort-records-highest-steepest-biggest-oldest/ Blogs 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 be content with freshly groomed pistes and a cosy selection of mountain huts, it's sometimes nice to tak Mon, 13 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20406-ski-resorts-every-month-of-the-year/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20406-ski-resorts-every-month-of-the-year/ Blogs 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-altitude ski areas, the Alps actually offer year-round snow sports fun! While we always advise checking Mon, 13 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51577-sunweb-snowdeals-ski-holiday-deals-new-year/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51577-sunweb-snowdeals-ski-holiday-deals-new-year/ Blogs 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! Head to the Sunweb website and you'll see loads of amazing deals to start off 2020 with ski holidays in Sun, 12 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51613-snowboarders-burn-homework-to-survive/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51613-snowboarders-burn-homework-to-survive/ Blogs 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 a day on the slopes. The pair had been skiing in Whitewater Resort , a Canadian ski resort that prides Sat, 11 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51593-family-friendly-zillertal-tips-wintersport/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51593-family-friendly-zillertal-tips-wintersport/ Blogs As sparkling snowflakes start falling and the temperatures drop, it's time for families to start getting excited about their annual winter sports holiday. Is there anything better than enjoying a carefree holiday together in a paradisiacal winter won Thu, 09 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51612-test-spyder-ski-clothing/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51612-test-spyder-ski-clothing/ Blogs 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 has been producing high-quality technical ski clothing since 1978 and is highly respected by skiers and Wed, 08 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51614-tips-prevent-apres-ski-hangover/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51614-tips-prevent-apres-ski-hangover/ Blogs Après-ski is the best! Free-flowing alcohol, singing along to cheesy après-ski hits and creating unforgettable memories with your friends. The downside is waking up the next morning with a splitting headache and wondering how you can possibly drag yo Tue, 07 Jan 2020 15:47:53 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51574-first-plastic-free-ski-resort-italy/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51574-first-plastic-free-ski-resort-italy/ Blogs 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 European ski resort to ban single-use plastics. What does this mean? Keep reading to find out. Why is the Pe Sat, 04 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51589-closing-concert-ischgl-eros-ramazzotti/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51589-closing-concert-ischgl-eros-ramazzotti/ Blogs 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 Concert. This yearly event draws huge crowds of skiers and snowboarders to the Silvretta Arena, where int Fri, 03 Jan 2020 12:51:02 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51566-last-minute-deals/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51566-last-minute-deals/ Blogs 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 perfect time! Many ski resorts in the Alps are currently boasting top-notch pistes, and Sunweb has a host of Thu, 02 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51486-freeriding-skicircus-saalbach-hinterglemm-leogang-fieberbrunn/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51486-freeriding-skicircus-saalbach-hinterglemm-leogang-fieberbrunn/ Blogs Since merging with the deep powder mecca of Fieberbrunn a few years ago, the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn has made a name for itself as one of Austria's premier freeriding spots. A regular stop on the Freeride World Tour, the Sk Wed, 01 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51528-snowboarding-tips-flat-bits/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51528-snowboarding-tips-flat-bits/ Blogs 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 things about a winter sports holiday! You start to pick up speed but it only carries you so far before yo Mon, 30 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51554-deaths-mother-children-avalanche-italy/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51554-deaths-mother-children-avalanche-italy/ Blogs 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 Senales yesterday. A father and his 11-year-old child were airlifted to hospital with minor injuries. Sun, 29 Dec 2019 13:00:30 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51288-couple-ski-holidays/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51288-couple-ski-holidays/ Blogs 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 power to decide how it will go... depending on how well you plan it. To avoid the potential for fights, it Sun, 29 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51552-christmas-avalanche-miracle-survival/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51552-christmas-avalanche-miracle-survival/ Blogs 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 avalanches across Austria and Switzerland have skiers and snowboarders on edge, especially after one happene Sat, 28 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51465-guide-choosing-rental-skis/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51465-guide-choosing-rental-skis/ Blogs 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 questions that present themselves when it's time to hire skis or a snowboard. In this article we'll endea Sat, 28 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51553-glencoe-mountain-resort-fire/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51553-glencoe-mountain-resort-fire/ Blogs Glencoe Mountain was hit by a serious fire on Christmas day that ravaged the base station, briefly leaving the Scottish ski resort without power, communications, a restaurant or toilets. Fire burned for hours According to Glencoe Mountain, the fire s Sat, 28 Dec 2019 00:34:22 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51488-survive-winter-holidays-cold/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51488-survive-winter-holidays-cold/ Blogs 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 one of those people. So how do you reconcile your cold fingers and toes with your love for skiing? You've Thu, 26 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51487-guarantee-best-ski-holiday-ever/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51487-guarantee-best-ski-holiday-ever/ Blogs 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, there are so many other ways to guarantee successful ski holidays. Stay positive and focus on having fu Tue, 24 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/11491-reasons-ski-skicircus-saalbach-hinterglemm-leogang-fieberbrunn/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/11491-reasons-ski-skicircus-saalbach-hinterglemm-leogang-fieberbrunn/ Blogs Austria’s Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn has made some exciting changes for the upcoming 2019-2020 ski season. These include the new 12er KOGEL lift, a smart piste guiding system and the Ski ALPIN CARD, which can now be used to sk Tue, 24 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/9550-recipe-traditional-austrian-apple-strudel-vanilla-sauce/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/9550-recipe-traditional-austrian-apple-strudel-vanilla-sauce/ Blogs This delicious dessert is a classic après-ski favourite. The word “strudel” means “whirlpool” in German, an apt name for the tasty explosion of buttery layers of dough mixed with the sweet tang of fresh apples. Originally from the 1600’s, it’s no won Fri, 20 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51519-snowplaza-awards-2020-voting-has-begun/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51519-snowplaza-awards-2020-voting-has-begun/ Blogs 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 categories. You can vote for your favourites from December 19, 2019 until April 1st, 2020! The winners wi Thu, 19 Dec 2019 10:35:22 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17154-ski-technique-tips-skiing-icy-slopes/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17154-ski-technique-tips-skiing-icy-slopes/ Blogs 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 technique. After all, a fall on ice can send you to the emergency room faster than you can say ‘emergency trave Thu, 19 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51518-100-cm-snow-christmas-holidays/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51518-100-cm-snow-christmas-holidays/ Blogs 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 2000 metres and temperatures of up to 20 degrees in the valleys. Fortunately for skiers and snowboarder Thu, 19 Dec 2019 00:55:03 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51208-cross-country-skiing-ruhpolding/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51208-cross-country-skiing-ruhpolding/ Blogs Gentle hilly landscapes framed by the Chiemgau Alps. Sparkling lakes set against snow-white plains and quiet forests. Perfectly traced cross-country ski trails which even the most experienced cross-country and biathlon skiers won't be able to resist. Wed, 18 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51484-mayrhofen-hochzillertal-link/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51484-mayrhofen-hochzillertal-link/ Blogs 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 Hochzillertal. Keep reading to find out everything we know so far. Joining Mayrhofen and Hochzillertal There Tue, 17 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51395-new-skicircus-2019-2020-season-ski-alpin-card/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51395-new-skicircus-2019-2020-season-ski-alpin-card/ Blogs 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 season, including one of Austria's biggest resorts, the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbr Sun, 15 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51373-christmas-presents-skiers-snowboarders/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51373-christmas-presents-skiers-snowboarders/ Blogs 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 skiing-related items. Here are some great gift ideas to make this the easiest person on your Christmas list! Sat, 14 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51466-free-transfers-to-ski-resorts/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51466-free-transfers-to-ski-resorts/ Blogs 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 partnership between easyJet, Klagenfurt Airport and the ski areas of Nassfeld and Schladming Dachstein. Rea Fri, 13 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51467-man-drives-car-onto-slope-gps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51467-man-drives-car-onto-slope-gps/ Blogs 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 perhaps affected our ability to think for ourselves? One tourist in Garmish-Partenkirchen found this out Thu, 12 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51453-research-shows-skiing-protects-against-dementia-depression/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51453-research-shows-skiing-protects-against-dementia-depression/ Blogs 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 your health. We've always suspected it and now a new study has confirmed even more benefits of skiing Wed, 11 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51447-webcams-austrian-villages-snow/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51447-webcams-austrian-villages-snow/ Blogs 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. Temperatures are expected to drop over the next few days, allowing ski areas to make use of the snow cann Tue, 10 Dec 2019 11:51:37 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51390-skicircus-saalbach-hinterglemm-leogang-fieberbrunn-event-calendar/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51390-skicircus-saalbach-hinterglemm-leogang-fieberbrunn-event-calendar/ Blogs The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is legendary for its jam-packed event calendar. From the famous Rave on Snow ski season opening parties to the annual Freeride World Tour in the backcountry mecca on the Wildseeloder, the Skicirc Tue, 10 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51392-beginner-skier-tips/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51392-beginner-skier-tips/ Blogs 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 the slopes and see what all the fuss is about! You've managed to borrow most of your ski equipment, you'v Sun, 08 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51393-signs-you-ski-better-than-friends/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51393-signs-you-ski-better-than-friends/ Blogs 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 again. But what's this? You're still in the plane and people are already agreeing that of course, there's Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50838-zellamseexpress-opens/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50838-zellamseexpress-opens/ Blogs 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 the Glemmtal to the Schmittenhöhe. The new lift joins two of Austria's biggest ski areas: Zell am See- Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51411-helmets-increase-risk-of-ski-injury/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51411-helmets-increase-risk-of-ski-injury/ Blogs 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 we all thought it was. While helmets do protect against certain injuries, the researchers found that h Thu, 05 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51410-mammoth-mountain-bear-chairlift/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51410-mammoth-mountain-bear-chairlift/ Blogs 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 incident occurred at Mammoth Mountain, a Californian ski resort built on a lava dome. The mama and baby bea Wed, 04 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51391-skiing-tips-poor-visibility/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51391-skiing-tips-poor-visibility/ Blogs No matter how many goggles they advertise with incredible visibility features, we skiers and snowboarders know from experience that skiing in poor visibility or flat light is just about impossible and not much fun! We've all come across those days wh Wed, 04 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51216-toboggan-tips-traditional-toboggan-maker-bavaria/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51216-toboggan-tips-traditional-toboggan-maker-bavaria/ Blogs 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 unforgettable adventures in the forest. And who better to tell you about it than those who have been cal Tue, 03 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51264-austria-ski-in-ski-out-resorts/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51264-austria-ski-in-ski-out-resorts/ Blogs 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 so you can ski straight out your front door and onto the pistes! Forget about ski bus schedules and car Sun, 01 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51372-first-ski-holiday-of-the-winter/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51372-first-ski-holiday-of-the-winter/ Blogs 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 are 12 things that you're liable to experience on your first day back on the slopes. 1. Forget something Sat, 30 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51389-webcams-snow-weekend/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51389-webcams-snow-weekend/ Blogs It's snowing again in France, Switzerland and Austria, with weather forecasters predicting this weekend could see a few dozen centimetres of the white stuff. It's the western part of Austria that's getting the majority of the snow, with thick flurrie Fri, 29 Nov 2019 18:22:32 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50846-business-class-ski-pass/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50846-business-class-ski-pass/ Blogs 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 for their ski pass to enjoy priority at lifts and other exclusive advantages. The concept of business cla Fri, 29 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51368-climate-change-damage-french-ski-resorts/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51368-climate-change-damage-french-ski-resorts/ Blogs 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 future of the French skiing industry in peril. Melting glaciers already made headlines during the heatwave Thu, 28 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51364-alps-weather-colder-50-cm-fresh-snow/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51364-alps-weather-colder-50-cm-fresh-snow/ Blogs 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 receive their share, with temperatures forecast to drop over the coming days. Goodbye, mild weather Many Wed, 27 Nov 2019 13:04:05 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51342-austria-anti-smoking-law/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51342-austria-anti-smoking-law/ Blogs Austria has officially banned smoking inside catering establishments including bars and restaurants. This was one of the last countries where smokers could still smoke inside - indoor smoking has been banned in Scotland since 2006 and the rest of the Sun, 24 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51343-gurgl-ski-opening-weekend-photos/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51343-gurgl-ski-opening-weekend-photos/ Blogs 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 lovely people. Here are some photos of the first few days! Snowplaza Ski Opening Gurgl After months of Sat, 23 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51287-items-dropped-ski-lift/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51287-items-dropped-ski-lift/ Blogs 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 a jiffy you're headed up the mountain again, the sun shining and fresh powder below... time for a selfi Sat, 23 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50841-cairngorm-piste-basher/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50841-cairngorm-piste-basher/ Blogs 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 sticking to the groomed slopes. If you're a confident skier with a few years of carving under your bel Thu, 21 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51207-snowshoeing-ruhpolding/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51207-snowshoeing-ruhpolding/ Blogs The world keeps spinning faster and faster, technology advancing at the speed of light with one innovation after another. In these hectic times, some of us long for the simple things in life. Perhaps a trip to the winter woods, some quality holiday t Wed, 20 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51175-sunweb-snowdeals/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51175-sunweb-snowdeals/ Blogs 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, Austria and Italy have been opening in droves and skiers and snowboarders across Europe are hopeful that Wed, 20 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/15975-ski-snowboard-pain/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/15975-ski-snowboard-pain/ Blogs 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 ski boots to severe hangovers and everything in between, our beloved winter sports of skiing and snowbo Tue, 19 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51318-live-report-snowed-in-austria/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51318-live-report-snowed-in-austria/ Blogs Austria has been inundated with snow over the past few days, especially in southern and eastern Tyrol. The snow is welcomed by skiers and snowboarders but has caused chaos in the mountains. Wet and heavy, the snow has many ski resorts on avalanche al Mon, 18 Nov 2019 15:13:46 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51317-bizarre-images-snow-chaos/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51317-bizarre-images-snow-chaos/ Blogs 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 its wake. Villages are completely snowed in, thousands of households have lost power and the rivers are t Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:57:46 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51309-webcams-calm-after-storm/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51309-webcams-calm-after-storm/ Blogs 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 bluebird skies and fresh powder. Precipitation is expected to slow down for today but may pick up again tomo Sat, 16 Nov 2019 12:24:14 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51306-webcams-snowvember/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51306-webcams-snowvember/ Blogs 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! After a short breather yesterday the snow has come back even stronger. Below are scenes reminiscent of la Fri, 15 Nov 2019 15:26:36 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51117-survival-tips-bavaria-winter-forests/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51117-survival-tips-bavaria-winter-forests/ Blogs 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 article, locals who are well acquainted with Bavarian culture and traditions reveal the most beautiful places Thu, 14 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50842-ski-hire-online/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50842-ski-hire-online/ Blogs 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, you'll never want to go back to the traditional way. Online ski hire lets you beat the queue and pick Wed, 13 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51268-webcams-huge-snowfall/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51268-webcams-huge-snowfall/ Blogs 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 few weeks and tomorrow morning is expected to bring another metre of snow to many parts of the southern Tue, 12 Nov 2019 12:16:32 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51245-how-to-fit-ski-boots/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51245-how-to-fit-ski-boots/ Blogs 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 dare say it's at all possible to find comfortable ski boots, knowing how to choose a pair that fits ri Tue, 12 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/14787-ski-resorts-learn-drive-piste-basher/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/14787-ski-resorts-learn-drive-piste-basher/ Blogs 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 magic? Many ski resorts offer the chance to ride in a piste basher and even learn to drive one! Experi Tue, 12 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51249-things-you-never-hear-ski-holiday/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51249-things-you-never-hear-ski-holiday/ Blogs 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 on fresh powder snow with a group of your best mates. But there are a few things about our beloved sport Sun, 10 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51164-this-winter-in-scotland-news/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51164-this-winter-in-scotland-news/ Blogs 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 March near the end of the season. But ski resorts are taking steps to prevent another dry spell. From Sun, 10 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51218-winner-ski-holiday-vaya-resort-galtuer/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51218-winner-ski-holiday-vaya-resort-galtuer/ Blogs 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 to a question on our contest page, participants were entered to win a ski holiday in Galtür, Paznaun. Fri, 08 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51174-ski-holiday-gurgl/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51174-ski-holiday-gurgl/ Blogs 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 boasts modern lift infrastructure. First time in Gurgl and wondering which pistes to try first, or which r Thu, 07 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50470-avalanche-safety-tips/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50470-avalanche-safety-tips/ Blogs Skiing off-piste and exploring the backcountry are enticing options for advanced skiers. Virgin powder, beautiful scenery and the chance to be in nature without the crowds seems to draw more and more freeriders every year. But off-piste skiing comes Wed, 06 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51191-50-cm-snow-forecast-austria/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51191-50-cm-snow-forecast-austria/ Blogs What a weekend! The western and southern Alps received a dump of snow yesterday, with France and Italy receiving their own, slightly lesser snowfall. More snow is on the way tomorrow! Thick layer of snow in southern and western Alps Yesterday it star Mon, 04 Nov 2019 10:12:31 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/5779-funny-and-unusual-ski-run-names/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/5779-funny-and-unusual-ski-run-names/ Blogs 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, Italian and Swiss ski resorts, we very often find it hard to pronounce the names of the ski lifts and ski run Sat, 02 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51173-ski-resorts-austria-guaranteed-snow/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51173-ski-resorts-austria-guaranteed-snow/ Blogs 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 summer and finding the hills still green and covered in flowers! It's a little hard to ski without snow, and Fri, 01 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51166-white-webcams-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51166-white-webcams-alps/ Blogs 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 white. We've got some drool-worthy webcam pictures to share with you - come check it out! Snow line falling Wed, 30 Oct 2019 10:58:42 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51159-sunweb-carbon-offsets-ski-holidays/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51159-sunweb-carbon-offsets-ski-holidays/ Blogs 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 is made possible in partnership with various independently verified projects that meet international s Wed, 30 Oct 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51143-guide-piste-difficulty-blue-red-black/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51143-guide-piste-difficulty-blue-red-black/ Blogs 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, what exactly is a red piste, anyway? In this guide we'll delve into the different piste markings and Tue, 29 Oct 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51144-snow-forecast-for-alps-valleys/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51144-snow-forecast-for-alps-valleys/ Blogs 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 in temperature. Last week temperatures stayed high all week as most ski areas found themselves in the g Mon, 28 Oct 2019 10:59:45 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51141-snow-sure-ski-areas-november/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51141-snow-sure-ski-areas-november/ Blogs 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 blessed with several snowfalls this autumn and as we get into November, the snow line should be dropping dow Sun, 27 Oct 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51126-how-to-ski-hire/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51126-how-to-ski-hire/ Blogs 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 delicious lunch at a cosy mountain hut. From cheese fondue to kaiserschmarrn, you can get hungry just reading Sat, 26 Oct 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16123-top-black-pistes-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16123-top-black-pistes-alps/ Blogs 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 sheer dropoffs at La Grave, these imposing pistes in Austria, France, Switzerland, Italy and France offe Fri, 25 Oct 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51127-gondola-falls-switzerland/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51127-gondola-falls-switzerland/ Blogs 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 ground. Nobody was hurt and authorities are looking into the matter. Lucky escape The incident occurred just Wed, 23 Oct 2019 05:42:56 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51123-ski-holiday-to-do-list/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51123-ski-holiday-to-do-list/ Blogs 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 getting your ski clothing together, there are several things you can already start doing now in order to ens Wed, 23 Oct 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50840-kitzski-open-ski-season/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50840-kitzski-open-ski-season/ Blogs 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 ski area promises almost 200 days of guaranteed snow, traditionally opening in mid-October and staying Mon, 21 Oct 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51109-ski-holiday-with-baby/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51109-ski-holiday-with-baby/ Blogs 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 in the sand under a sun shade! The mountains are a whole different ball game and it’s vital to take the Sat, 19 Oct 2019 08:40:44 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50960-winter-opener-london/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50960-winter-opener-london/ Blogs 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 and snowboaders. And that's exactly what the Winter Opener is: basically an excuse to drool over sick Thu, 17 Oct 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51062-new-lifts-alps-2019-2020/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51062-new-lifts-alps-2019-2020/ Blogs 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 bashers, and snow cannons must all be inspected and fixed where necessary, and preparations must be made for Wed, 16 Oct 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51009-win-ski-holiday-vaya-resort-galtur-austria/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51009-win-ski-holiday-vaya-resort-galtur-austria/ Blogs 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 offer you a fantastic start to the ski season. All you have to do is fill out a quick form and give the co Tue, 15 Oct 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/10965-eco-friendly-ski-gear/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/10965-eco-friendly-ski-gear/ Blogs 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 warming, it’s time to take action to preserve the environment! The good news is that more and more eco Tue, 15 Oct 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51071-ski-pass-prices-2019-2020/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51071-ski-pass-prices-2019-2020/ Blogs 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-day ski pass in high season will cost you an average of £9.36 more than last season. It's becoming all Sun, 13 Oct 2019 05:38:46 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51061-ski-areas-guaranteed-snow-switzerland/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51061-ski-areas-guaranteed-snow-switzerland/ Blogs 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've scheduled holiday time, invested money and spent hours researching your ski area and accommodation, t Sat, 12 Oct 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50806-reasons-visit-andorra/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50806-reasons-visit-andorra/ Blogs 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. In recent years Andorra has also been strengthening its summer offering, making it a destination that' Fri, 11 Oct 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51125-ski-gear-2019-2020-trends/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51125-ski-gear-2019-2020-trends/ Blogs This season, ski clothing gets even more functional, with high-tech improvements that will make you more comfortable on the slopes. Top brands are also making an effort to design clothing that wouldn't be out of place in the city - no more neon colou Thu, 10 Oct 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51059-apres-ski-hits-2020/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51059-apres-ski-hits-2020/ Blogs 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 closer, we've had a sneak peek at the songs that will most likely be popular in the umbrella bars of Austr Thu, 10 Oct 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51055-skiwelt-wilder-kaiser-brixental-news-2019-2020/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51055-skiwelt-wilder-kaiser-brixental-news-2019-2020/ Blogs 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. Over this winter and next winter the ski area will inaugurate four new lifts as well as new events and ac Wed, 09 Oct 2019 06:12:05 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51045-webcams-fresh-snow-across-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51045-webcams-fresh-snow-across-alps/ Blogs 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 sun came out again, so we hereby present a string of beautiful pictures of snowy slopes with blue skies! Tue, 08 Oct 2019 00:52:49 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51035-new-gondola-st-anton/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51035-new-gondola-st-anton/ Blogs 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 skiers and snowboarders to the Schindler Spitze (2660m), the new lift will carry skiers and snowboarders to Sun, 06 Oct 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50738-british-royal-family-ski-resorts/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50738-british-royal-family-ski-resorts/ Blogs 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 family. Be sure to bring a full wallet if you're planning your ski holidays here this year! Klosters K Sat, 05 Oct 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51018-snow-alert-webcams/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/51018-snow-alert-webcams/ Blogs 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 snow line is still hovering around 2500 metres above sea level so the valleys will have to wait a while l Wed, 02 Oct 2019 18:32:44 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/4851-day-in-the-life-of-chalet-girl/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/4851-day-in-the-life-of-chalet-girl/ Blogs 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 hazy days working for a well-known low cost ski holiday tour operator in Val d’Isère! Apparently not much Tue, 01 Oct 2019 06:50:32 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50957-events/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50957-events/ Blogs 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 events. If you haven't planned your ski holidays yet, why not consider signing up for one of these once-i Tue, 01 Oct 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50843-skiing-bucket-list/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50843-skiing-bucket-list/ Blogs 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 unique and special ski resort. Here are ten of our favourites. #1. Zermatt: skiing in the shadow of the Sun, 29 Sep 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50929-great-things-about-winter/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50929-great-things-about-winter/ Blogs 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 important season of the year: winter! Our favourite time of year also heralds the start of ski season and alt Sun, 22 Sep 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50959-train-austria-ski-resorts/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50959-train-austria-ski-resorts/ Blogs 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 from the Netherlands and Cologne, but offers an option to combine the journey with a train or ferry fro Sat, 21 Sep 2019 19:28:36 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50951-snowplaza-ski-opening-gurgl/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50951-snowplaza-ski-opening-gurgl/ Blogs 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, 2019, we'll be celebrating the start of ski season in Austria with the Snowplaza Ski Opening in Gurgl (cl Fri, 20 Sep 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50857-car-free-ski-resorts/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50857-car-free-ski-resorts/ Blogs 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't exactly welcome! For this reason, more and more ski resorts are banning cars in the village centre. T Tue, 17 Sep 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50930-stubai-glacier-ski-season-opening/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50930-stubai-glacier-ski-season-opening/ Blogs 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 season opening this past weekend. The Austrian ski area enjoyed perfect conditions, with the clouds cleari Mon, 16 Sep 2019 19:18:17 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/6522-how-to-ski-tips-and-skiing-exercises-for-first-time-skiers/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/6522-how-to-ski-tips-and-skiing-exercises-for-first-time-skiers/ Blogs Skiing is an incomparable sport which combines technical skills and the thrills of speed in stunning, unforgettable surroundings. However, first things first – you need to know how to ski! It’s never too late to learn to ski, although the learning cu Sat, 14 Sep 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50844-early-season-skiing/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50844-early-season-skiing/ Blogs 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 of November or in early December for the winter season, but there's a handful of high-altitude ski areas Thu, 12 Sep 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50831-guide-find-perfect-ski-resort/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50831-guide-find-perfect-ski-resort/ Blogs 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, travelling with the family or with friends, looking to relax and unwind or party your socks off at après-ski, t Tue, 10 Sep 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50850-reasons-skiing-canada/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50850-reasons-skiing-canada/ Blogs 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 at least once during their lifetime. Why not make it this year? Ski holidays in Canada are easier than Sun, 08 Sep 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50471-how-to-prepare-first-ski-holiday/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50471-how-to-prepare-first-ski-holiday/ Blogs 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 little preparation at home before you leave for your ski resort will help you take to the slopes with total Thu, 05 Sep 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50833-early-season-ski-areas/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50833-early-season-ski-areas/ Blogs 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 October. Please note the dates have been provided by the ski areas but are subject to change depending o Sun, 01 Sep 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/4208-opening-dates/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/4208-opening-dates/ Blogs 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'll find an overview of the official ski season opening dates for the most popular ski resorts in the Alp Sun, 01 Sep 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50832-best-ski-resorts-friends/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50832-best-ski-resorts-friends/ Blogs 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 still on nursery slopes, you can be sure everyone will get a chance to bond at the après-ski. Loads of sk Fri, 30 Aug 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50780-family-certified-resorts/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50780-family-certified-resorts/ Blogs Did you know that France and Switzerland have organisations that certify certain ski resorts as family-friendly destinations? If you're looking for a ski resort where the kids will have fun and Mum and Dad won't go bonkers trying to organise all the Wed, 28 Aug 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50851-love-ski-holidays-italy/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50851-love-ski-holidays-italy/ Blogs 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 snowboarders who are convinced that Italy is where it's at. Our colleague Miranda loves skiing in Italy Sun, 25 Aug 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/14820-top-ten-apres-ski-hits-2017-2018-ski-season/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/14820-top-ten-apres-ski-hits-2017-2018-ski-season/ Blogs 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, whether it's dancing on tables or singing along lustily (and incorrectly) to corny Austrian folk song Fri, 23 Aug 2019 14:50:07 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50835-winter-pictures/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50835-winter-pictures/ Blogs 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 - nay, even an hour - to spend in the snow? Alas, for most of us this won't be possible for another few mon Fri, 23 Aug 2019 02:19:34 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50819-worlds-first-dead-glacier-iceland/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50819-worlds-first-dead-glacier-iceland/ Blogs 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 status back in 2014. The Ok glacier sat on top of the Ok volcano but has melted so much due to climate Thu, 22 Aug 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50739-reasons-not-to-date-skier-snowboarder/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50739-reasons-not-to-date-skier-snowboarder/ Blogs 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, these 8 things... Skiing will always come first It doesn't matter if it's your birthday, if they were suppo Thu, 15 Aug 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50805-new-airport-scandinavia/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50805-new-airport-scandinavia/ Blogs The Scandinavian Mountains Airport is also known as Sälen-Trysil for its location between the Swedish ski resort of Sälen and the Norwegian ski resort of Trysil . Both ski areas are the largest in their respective countries. The new airport will comm Tue, 13 Aug 2019 13:09:01 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50794-man-falls-off-chairlift-thredbo-ski-resort/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50794-man-falls-off-chairlift-thredbo-ski-resort/ Blogs 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 chairlift in the Australian ski resort of Thredbo a few weeks ago, sending the sole occupant plummeting arou Tue, 13 Aug 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50755-activities-summer-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50755-activities-summer-alps/ Blogs 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 winter, when it seems like the useless summer will never end! And while other people are content to go to Sat, 10 Aug 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50756-city-breaks-ski-holidays/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50756-city-breaks-ski-holidays/ Blogs 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. We've chosen five of the most interesting and convenient destinations for a combined city-ski-holiday Thu, 08 Aug 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50740-ski-resort-play-set/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50740-ski-resort-play-set/ Blogs 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 fantasies of every skier who played with LEGO® bricks when they were a child. Following the previou Fri, 02 Aug 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50706-ski-club-of-great-britain-discontinues-ski-guiding/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50706-ski-club-of-great-britain-discontinues-ski-guiding/ Blogs 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 of the Ski Club to benefit from free ski hosting to any ski resort in Europe or North America where the Thu, 01 Aug 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50743-tignes-closes-grande-motte-summer-glacier-ski-area-heatwave/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50743-tignes-closes-grande-motte-summer-glacier-ski-area-heatwave/ Blogs 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 to ski every day of the year. Due to the glacier melting over the last few decades, the summer ski sea Wed, 31 Jul 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50707-eurostar-ski-train-tickets-on-sale-next-ski-season/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50707-eurostar-ski-train-tickets-on-sale-next-ski-season/ Blogs 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 one of the most convenient and eco-friendly ways to start your ski holiday. Return tickets start from £8 Tue, 30 Jul 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50691-ski-holidays-davos-klosters/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50691-ski-holidays-davos-klosters/ Blogs 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 in Switzerland? At 1560 metres above sea level, Davos claims the title of the highest city in Europe an Sat, 27 Jul 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50692-skiers-in-summer-thoughts/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50692-skiers-in-summer-thoughts/ Blogs 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 about the mountains, even in the summertime! Whether you're counting down the days to ski season or focusi Thu, 25 Jul 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50678-dolomiti-superski/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50678-dolomiti-superski/ Blogs 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 beautiful Italian Dolomites. Located in South Tyrol, Trentino and Veneto, the Dolomiti Superski is hom Tue, 23 Jul 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50673-best-kept-secrets-alps-undiscovered-ski-resorts/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50673-best-kept-secrets-alps-undiscovered-ski-resorts/ Blogs 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 top-notch skiing, après-ski and accommodation. But you also know there's no way on earth you'll have t Sat, 20 Jul 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50674-new-gondola-chairlift-alpinium-courchevel/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50674-new-gondola-chairlift-alpinium-courchevel/ Blogs 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 two new lifts inaugurated. The ski resort will also reveal "Alpinium", a multifunctional complex with Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50675-fresh-snow-alps-july/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50675-fresh-snow-alps-july/ Blogs 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 temperatures plunged again in the mountains this week, bringing snow to the highest peaks. Check out the w Tue, 16 Jul 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50664-top-ski-resorts-america/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50664-top-ski-resorts-america/ Blogs 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 know where to start. From the former gold mining towns in Colorado to the sunny ski resorts of California Sun, 14 Jul 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50663-denmark-power-plant-ski-slope/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50663-denmark-power-plant-ski-slope/ Blogs 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! Designed by Danish architect Bjarke Ingels, the slope will be 500m long and will sit atop a working power p Fri, 12 Jul 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50654-summer-ski-recipes/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50654-summer-ski-recipes/ Blogs 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 cosy log fire? Well, we've bad news for you: summer has just started and it's early days yet to be think Wed, 10 Jul 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50646-best-pistes-portes-du-soleil/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50646-best-pistes-portes-du-soleil/ Blogs 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, such as Avoriaz or Morzine . But there are many more ski resorts to discover in this vast ski area: Abon Sat, 06 Jul 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50636-ski-routes-les-menuires-trois-vallees/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50636-ski-routes-les-menuires-trois-vallees/ Blogs 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 of Les Trois Vallées makes it impossible to explore the whole ski area in one week, and Les Menuires i Tue, 02 Jul 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50638-heat-wave-hits-mont-blanc-chamonix-positive-temperatures/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50638-heat-wave-hits-mont-blanc-chamonix-positive-temperatures/ Blogs Record-breaking temperatures were recorded at Mont Blanc this week. Chamonix (1050m) reached a sweltering 36°, breaking the former record of 34° from the year 1947. And at the Aiguille du Midi summet, which is normally frozen this time of year, tempe Sat, 29 Jun 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50631-winter-olympics-2026-italy/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50631-winter-olympics-2026-italy/ Blogs 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'Ampezzo, which are about a 5-hour drive from each other. Located in the beautiful Dolomites, Cortina d'A Thu, 27 Jun 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50596-national-schools-snowsports-week-discounts/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50596-national-schools-snowsports-week-discounts/ Blogs National Schools Snowsports Week was started in 2016 by Snowsport England with the aim of introducing children to skiing and snowboarding. This year National Schools Snowsport Week will take place from June 24-30, during which indoor slopes will offe Sun, 23 Jun 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50581-top-ten-alpine-ski-resorts-beautiful-scenery/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50581-top-ten-alpine-ski-resorts-beautiful-scenery/ Blogs 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 scenery by constructing the ugliest buildings you can imagine (we're looking at you, Flaine). If booking a s Thu, 20 Jun 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50570-summer-activities-staying-fit-ski-season/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50570-summer-activities-staying-fit-ski-season/ Blogs 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 Alps and, more importantly, it's time to think about getting in shape for your week in the snow. By sta Tue, 18 Jun 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50580-guide-doing-winter-season-ski-resort/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50580-guide-doing-winter-season-ski-resort/ Blogs 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 a very reasonable price. Many in-resort jobs throw in a lift pass, staff accommodation and discounts o Sat, 15 Jun 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50579-k-onnection-maiskogel-kaprun-kitzsteinhorn-new-gondola/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50579-k-onnection-maiskogel-kaprun-kitzsteinhorn-new-gondola/ Blogs The Kitzsteinhorn Glacier is getting even easier to reach with the inauguration of the 3K Kaprun-Kitzsteinhorn-K-onnection in the 2019-20 ski season. Thanks to a new tri-cable gondola and a second monocable gondola, it will no longer be necessary to Thu, 13 Jun 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50594-new-chairlifts-ischgl-samnaun-velilleck-visnitz/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50594-new-chairlifts-ischgl-samnaun-velilleck-visnitz/ Blogs 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 Gampenbahn , a six-seat bubble chairlift with heated seats. For the 2019-20 ski season, Ischgl is investing Wed, 12 Jun 2019 13:11:06 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50555-the-white-ring-ski-circuit-ski-arlberg/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50555-the-white-ring-ski-circuit-ski-arlberg/ Blogs 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 Austrian ski area. At 22km long, it's also home to one of the longest ski races in the world, The White Tue, 11 Jun 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50546-new-v-bahn-gondola-cableway-jungfrau-region/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50546-new-v-bahn-gondola-cableway-jungfrau-region/ Blogs 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 same base station - will transport skiers and snowboarders to the Eiger Glacier and the Männlichen in re Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50541-summer-skiing-norway/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50541-summer-skiing-norway/ Blogs 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 Alps or the faraway destinations in the Southern Hemisphere. But nearby Norway has multiple ski resorts t Tue, 04 Jun 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50540-piste-basher-driver-dream-ski-resort-job/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50540-piste-basher-driver-dream-ski-resort-job/ Blogs 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, with more than 450 horsepower, and with plenty of time left over for skiing - this just might be the b Sat, 01 Jun 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50529-skiing-powder-highway-bc-canada/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50529-skiing-powder-highway-bc-canada/ Blogs 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 that are home to some of the best skiing on Earth. This stretch of the Kootenay Rockies is renowned fo Thu, 30 May 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50554-fresh-snow-alps-may/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50554-fresh-snow-alps-may/ Blogs 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 up to a foot of fresh snow overnight, with the snow line falling to an altitude of 2000m, which is relat Wed, 29 May 2019 18:45:52 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50530-ski-areas-chamonix/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50530-ski-areas-chamonix/ Blogs 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 Olympics in 1924. Today, Chamonix is a lively ski resort with not only fantastic ski slopes but also g Tue, 28 May 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50369-scottish-ski-resorts-suffer-terrible-winter-uncertain-future/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50369-scottish-ski-resorts-suffer-terrible-winter-uncertain-future/ Blogs 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 abysmal skiing conditions. The total number of skier days across all Scottish resorts (Cairngorm, The Sat, 25 May 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50518-interesting-facts-hintertux-glacier/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50518-interesting-facts-hintertux-glacier/ Blogs 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 Hintertux Glacier is also linked to the Zillertal 3000 ski area, which offers almost 200km of slopes at ski res Tue, 21 May 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50519-snowpass-europe-wide-ski-pass-on-sale/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50519-snowpass-europe-wide-ski-pass-on-sale/ Blogs 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 the lesser-known ski resorts? Enter Snowpass, the biggest ski pass in the world. Started by a father-a Sat, 18 May 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50521-two-ski-resorts-re-opening-this-weekend-after-fresh-snowfall/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50521-two-ski-resorts-re-opening-this-weekend-after-fresh-snowfall/ Blogs Austria had a great winter, with an unforgettable stint of record-breaking snowfall in January. Now, several months later and well past the date when most ski resorts have already closed for the summer, it's still a fully fledged winter wonderland in Fri, 17 May 2019 12:06:11 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50504-how-to-raise-your-kids-to-like-skiing/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50504-how-to-raise-your-kids-to-like-skiing/ Blogs 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 dripping noses and the classic have-to-pee-right-after-getting-my-one-piece-ski-suit-on, it's every pare Tue, 14 May 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50468-green-ski-lifts-solar-wind-power/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50468-green-ski-lifts-solar-wind-power/ Blogs While most resorts are investing in the newest gondolas and bubble chairlifts with heated seats, some ski resorts are quietly turning to renewable energy in a bid to keep our winters white. From Switzerland to Austria to America, these ski resorts ha Sat, 11 May 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50467-la-sarenne-longest-black-piste-alps-alpe-d-huez/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50467-la-sarenne-longest-black-piste-alps-alpe-d-huez/ Blogs 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 from the Pic Blanc (3330m above sea level), following a winding path back through the valley to the centre Thu, 09 May 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50457-how-to-survive-solo-ski-holiday/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50457-how-to-survive-solo-ski-holiday/ Blogs 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 images of lonely evenings in your chalet and no one to take selfies with on the chairlift. But skiing Tue, 07 May 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50439-new-10-person-gondola-aletsch-arena/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50439-new-10-person-gondola-aletsch-arena/ Blogs Last year, Fiesch started construction on a multifunctional base station in Fiesch that will include the lift, the train and the bus. Once the project is completed, it will be even easier to reach the Fiescheralp (2212m above sea level) from Fiesch. Sat, 04 May 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50438-skiing-north-america-canada-us-vs-europe-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50438-skiing-north-america-canada-us-vs-europe-alps/ Blogs 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 States. Having skied in both continents, we can safely say there are definitely differences, but both Eur Thu, 02 May 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/4888-summer-skiing-holidays-in-the-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/4888-summer-skiing-holidays-in-the-alps/ Blogs 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 huge ski or snowboard fanatic and you just can’t wait until next winter season - summer skiing IS the a Wed, 01 May 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50437-year-round-ski-resorts-open-summer/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50437-year-round-ski-resorts-open-summer/ Blogs 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 next winter. But did you know that a handful of ski resorts in the Alps offer skiing in the summer? The Tue, 30 Apr 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50436-snow-records-overview-2018-2019-ski-season/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50436-snow-records-overview-2018-2019-ski-season/ Blogs 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 start to the season in most ski resorts, Austria was blessed with 7 metres of snow in just 7 days! Fra Sat, 27 Apr 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50424-ski-areas-alps-easy-access-turin-airport/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50424-ski-areas-alps-easy-access-turin-airport/ Blogs 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 Piemonte is actually within reach of some of the best ski resorts in Italy, France and even Switzerland. W Thu, 25 Apr 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50412-freeriding-in-livigno/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50412-freeriding-in-livigno/ Blogs 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 as Ischgl or Sölden-Hochsölden. The Italian ski area has recently invested in presenting itself as a mo Tue, 23 Apr 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50410-mieming-ski-resort-with-no-lifts/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50410-mieming-ski-resort-with-no-lifts/ Blogs Environmental sustainability is playing an ever-larger role in the skiing world, with ski resorts increasingly using self-generated electricity, establishing car-free zones in the village centres and looking at ways to avoid wasting natural resources Sun, 21 Apr 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50128-ski-resorts-easy-access-salzburg-airport/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50128-ski-resorts-easy-access-salzburg-airport/ Blogs 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 British Airways, EasyJet and Ryanair. This gateway to the Austrian Alps is within easy reach of some of t Fri, 19 Apr 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50392-two-new-ten-person-gondolas-schladming/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50392-two-new-ten-person-gondolas-schladming/ Blogs This summer, Schladming will complete construction on a new 10-person gondola on the Planai. The new gondola will astronomically increase the hourly capacity, ferrying skiers and snowboarders faster from the village up to the slopes. Planai I+II cabl Wed, 17 Apr 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50382-ski-resorts-easter-ski-holiday/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50382-ski-resorts-easter-ski-holiday/ Blogs 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 think you can squeeze in a short ski trip over the Easter holidays but you're not sure where to go, we've c Sat, 13 Apr 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50365-cold-snap-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50365-cold-snap-alps/ Blogs 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 season! Great news for the ski resorts that are still open and rather unfortunate for the ones that have clo Thu, 11 Apr 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50350-make-your-own-custom-skis-atomic/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50350-make-your-own-custom-skis-atomic/ Blogs 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 offers its customers the opportunity to design their own pair of skis with Atomic Custom Studio. They have Wed, 10 Apr 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50338-reasons-we-love-skiing-in-spring/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50338-reasons-we-love-skiing-in-spring/ Blogs 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 might be missing out on the best part! As proven by last week's snowfall , skiing conditions are often Tue, 09 Apr 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50337-ways-cut-carbon-emissions-ski-holiday/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50337-ways-cut-carbon-emissions-ski-holiday/ Blogs The latest climate report released by the World Meteorological Organization tells us more of the same old depressing news: the earth is continuing its relentless heating, causing our glaciers to melt and our ski seasons to get increasingly shorter. B Sat, 06 Apr 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50334-webcams-snow-in-april-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50334-webcams-snow-in-april-alps/ Blogs 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 to some places. The snow started in the French Alps and has been moving eastwards towards Switzerland a Thu, 04 Apr 2019 12:35:01 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/10848-tips-learning-snowboard-adult/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/10848-tips-learning-snowboard-adult/ Blogs 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 sports enthusiast who has chosen snowboarding, you’re going to love it. And after some lessons with a go Thu, 04 Apr 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50310-tips-keeping-ski-clothing-equipment-mint-condition/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50310-tips-keeping-ski-clothing-equipment-mint-condition/ Blogs Om lang plezier van je skimateriaal te houden dien je ze goed te onderhouden. Snowplaza heeft de belangrijkste ski onderhoud tips voor na de wintersport op een rijtje gezet. Hoe bescherm je je ski’s tegen roest? Waar bewaar ik mijn skimateriaal? Hoe kan ik zelf mijn ski’s slijpen en waxen? Ook vertellen wij hoe je het beste skischoenen kunt laten drogen, skibrillen schoonmaakt en skikleding wast. Wed, 03 Apr 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50311-skiing-tips-how-to-ski-slush/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50311-skiing-tips-how-to-ski-slush/ Blogs 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 find the snow is often still quite decent, especially at higher altitudes. But spring skiing is often abou Tue, 02 Apr 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50298-new-austrian-law-prohibits-alcohol-on-slopes/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50298-new-austrian-law-prohibits-alcohol-on-slopes/ Blogs 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 home of après-ski and has long been one of the most popular destinations for winter sporters, in large pa Mon, 01 Apr 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50289-fleidingbahn-new-8-person-lift-skiwelt/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50289-fleidingbahn-new-8-person-lift-skiwelt/ Blogs 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 Kaiser-Brixental. The lift, which has been in operation since 1983, will carry its last riders at the end Sat, 30 Mar 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50280-holding-your-ski-poles/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50280-holding-your-ski-poles/ Blogs 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 for dragging along behind you in a desperate and misguided effort to slow yourself down on a steep slope. Fri, 29 Mar 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16048-crazy-quirks-skiers-snowboarders/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16048-crazy-quirks-skiers-snowboarders/ Blogs 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 a cold pint on a mountain terrace... life doesn’t get any better! But non-skiers and snowboarders migh Thu, 28 Mar 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50279-ski-resorts-reliable-snow-cover-easter-skiing-holiday/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50279-ski-resorts-reliable-snow-cover-easter-skiing-holiday/ Blogs 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 prijzen zeer aantrekkelijk. Misschien wil je met Pasen nog wel gaan skiën of snel nog even een weekendje naar de sneeuw? Om ter plaatse niet voor verrassingen te komen staan hebben wij in dit weblog de skigebieden op een rijtje gezet waar je met 100% zekerheid kunt genieten van een sneeuwzekere wintersport. Met onze praktische tips sta je straks bovendien goed voorbereid in de voorjaarssneeuw. Wed, 27 Mar 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50278-great-mountain-terraces-drinks-sunshine/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50278-great-mountain-terraces-drinks-sunshine/ Blogs 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 Alps! The longer days and warm weather make you want to spend every second outside, so instead of huddling Tue, 26 Mar 2019 14:19:44 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50241-serre-chevalier-self-sustainable/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50241-serre-chevalier-self-sustainable/ Blogs 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 van dit ambitieuze doel. Zo wordt er op diverse manieren groene energie opgewekt en is de skipas ook beschikbaar voor de smartphone. In dit weblog nemen we de milieuvriendelijke maatregelen van Serre Chevalier onder de loep. Fri, 22 Mar 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50238-best-ski-resorts-2019-results/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50238-best-ski-resorts-2019-results/ Blogs 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 snowboarders from all over Europe and the UK voted for the best ski resort of 2019. Find out the top twent Thu, 21 Mar 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50242-tips-survive-spring-skiing-holiday/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50242-tips-survive-spring-skiing-holiday/ Blogs 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. Om van je wintersport in het voorjaar een succes te maken dien je met een aantal dingen rekening te houden. Na het lezen van dit weblog ben jij optimaal voorbereid! Mon, 18 Mar 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21565-skiing-and-the-environment-impact-ski-holiday/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21565-skiing-and-the-environment-impact-ski-holiday/ Blogs 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 air and enjoying the beautiful winter landscapes. But skiing’s recent burst in popularity and the resulting focus on expansions, mergers and modernisation has been taking its toll on the environment. Shorter ski seasons force us to rely on artificial snow to keep these mega resorts open, at the expense of the environment we all love and rely on for our ski holidays! These are some effects of ski tourism on the mountains. Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21563-skiing-technique-how-to-control-speed/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21563-skiing-technique-how-to-control-speed/ Blogs 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 and losing control. Turning helps you control your speed by forcing you to ski a line that’s not as steep, as well as forcing you to slow down with every turn. Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21562-top-ten-most-common-excuses-ski-holiday/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21562-top-ten-most-common-excuses-ski-holiday/ Blogs 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 like skiing today? Somehow it feels easier to get away with using a clever excuse. How many of these excuses are you guilty of using on a ski holiday? Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21566-snow-alert-winter-not-over-yet/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21566-snow-alert-winter-not-over-yet/ Blogs 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 Austria received around a foot yesterday of fresh snow and more snow is on the way later this week. Tue, 12 Mar 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21555-hidden-gems-discover-la-masella-ski-resort-barcelona/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21555-hidden-gems-discover-la-masella-ski-resort-barcelona/ Blogs 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 Skibus. A good-sized ski resort with skiing through the trees, excellent snow cover and high-altitude slopes with views of the Pyrenees, this is a must-visit on your next holiday in Barcelona. Sat, 09 Mar 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21557-womens-skis/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21557-womens-skis/ Blogs 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 as specifically designed for a woman’s body shape and weight distribution – but some claim that women’s skis are just another example of the “shrink it and pink it” strategy. So, what’s the truth? Is it worth it for women to buy female-specific ski equipment, or should we do away with the whole gender division? Fri, 08 Mar 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21546-non-skiing-activities-skicircus-saalbach-hinterglemm-leogang-fieberbrunn/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21546-non-skiing-activities-skicircus-saalbach-hinterglemm-leogang-fieberbrunn/ Blogs The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is famous for its endless slopes, après-ski scene and great village atmosphere. But the Skicircus has a plethora of non-skiing related activities to discover. Go winter hiking with llamas, discover the Golden Gate Bridge of the Alps or try your hand at curling - the choice is yours! Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50802-ski-snowboard-terms/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50802-ski-snowboard-terms/ Blogs 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 the clouds! Now is the best time for a ski holiday: skiing under blue skies in soft spring snow, pausing Wed, 06 Mar 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21550-group-of-teens-rescues-young-boy-dangling-from-chairlift/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21550-group-of-teens-rescues-young-boy-dangling-from-chairlift/ Blogs 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 from a chairlift in the ski resort of Grouse Mountain, in Vancouver, Canada. Watch the full video below: Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21549-top-ski-passes-alps-kilometres-slopes/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21549-top-ski-passes-alps-kilometres-slopes/ Blogs 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 just one pass. The advantages are innumerable: an excuse to explore a variety of charming alpine villages, virtually guaranteed snow as you can just move to higher ground if the weather is warm, and of course, no need to ski the same piste twice! Tue, 05 Mar 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21545-skiing-technique-how-to-use-drag-lift/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21545-skiing-technique-how-to-use-drag-lift/ Blogs 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 slightly harder slope. Great! The only thing is, your smile fades a little as you catch sight of the drag lift. Is THAT supposed to take you up the hill? The magic carpet was fine and the chairlift looks easy, but this is... wobbly! And there are people wiping out! If you find yourself in this position, check out the rest of this article for some handy tips on how to master the drag lift. Sat, 02 Mar 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/15972-best-mountain-restaurants-skicircus-saalbach-hinterglemm-leogang-fieberbrunn/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/15972-best-mountain-restaurants-skicircus-saalbach-hinterglemm-leogang-fieberbrunn/ Blogs The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is beloved in the skiing and snowboarding world as one of Austria’s top ski areas. Lengthy ski circuits, plenty of activities for families and a rousing après-ski scene place the Skicircus square Fri, 01 Mar 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21537-useful-german-words-ski-holidays-austria/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21537-useful-german-words-ski-holidays-austria/ Blogs 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 you with an enthusiastic “Servus!” or if your ski instructor starts screaming “Bremsen! BREMSEN!” Here are 16 words that will go a long way to communicating with the locals on your next Austrian ski holiday. Thu, 28 Feb 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21543-how-many-calories-do-we-burn-skiing-snowboarding/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21543-how-many-calories-do-we-burn-skiing-snowboarding/ Blogs 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 Schnapps and wiener schnitzel. Skiing, snowboarding and other winter sports are a fantastic way to burn calories and stay healthy, in addition to getting you outside in the fresh air with the gorgeous scenery! So just how many calories do we burn while skiing and snowboarding? Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21542-weather-forecast-sun-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21542-weather-forecast-sun-alps/ Blogs 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. Skies are expected to stay blue almost all week, with Friday bringing increased chances of snow. Tue, 26 Feb 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21533-top-10-things-not-to-do-in-austria/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21533-top-10-things-not-to-do-in-austria/ Blogs 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 après-ski scene and a friendly local culture make this country a no-brainer for your next ski holidays. But despite the warm hospitality, the Austrians are a proud nation and it’s always important to respect their customs and traditions. Prepare yourself for your ski holiday in the Austrian Alps by checking out our list of things to avoid while on holiday in Austria. Sat, 23 Feb 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21530-skiing-technique-how-to-stop-backseating/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21530-skiing-technique-how-to-stop-backseating/ Blogs 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 the ski. From this position, it’s much harder to control your skis, and it’s the reason a lot of people can’t nail down the perfect ski technique. To properly control your skis, you need to spread your weight over your entire boot by slightly bending your ankles, knees and hips. This will give you the control you need. Fri, 22 Feb 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21525-resolutions-ski-holiday/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21525-resolutions-ski-holiday/ Blogs 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 the drinking in check, to mastering the toughest slope at the ski resort, we may mean well but it doesn't always work out that way! Which of these apply to you? Thu, 21 Feb 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21523-reasons-ski-holiday-val-thorens/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21523-reasons-ski-holiday-val-thorens/ Blogs 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 resort. Here, you'll find pistes for every level, modern lifts and a pedestrianised village centre with ski-in, ski-out accommodation. It's no wonder Val Thorens is one of the most popular ski resorts in France! This year brings even more to the table, with a second zipline and four new ski touring routes. Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21505-things-to-do-waiting-slopes/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/21505-things-to-do-waiting-slopes/ Blogs 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 the wait, there’s really no excuse for being bored during these times. Dole out a bag of sweets, check out the other skiers or just breathe in and enjoy the mountain landscapes! If you find yourself whinging about how long your friends take to put on their bindings, check out our other ideas for what to do while you’re waiting on the slopes. Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20497-reasons-celebrate-valentines-day-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20497-reasons-celebrate-valentines-day-alps/ Blogs 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 the fresh mountain air and the endorphins flowing, this is the perfect chance to celebrate your relationship with the love of your life. Here are 5 reasons Valentine's Day is best celebrated with a ski holiday. Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20501-blue-skies-sun-forecast-snowfall-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20501-blue-skies-sun-forecast-snowfall-alps/ Blogs 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 expecting temperatures as high as 10 degrees in the valleys and lower slopes! But there's no need to fear - as you can see from the pictures, there's plenty of fresh snow to go around. Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20496-lindsey-vonn-bronze-medal-last-ski-race-before-retirement/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20496-lindsey-vonn-bronze-medal-last-ski-race-before-retirement/ Blogs 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 had previously crashed in a super-G race just a few days earlier, but true to form, she was back on her feet and even managed to complete the race after receiving medical attention. Vonn’s tenacity has inspired an entire generation of female skiers, including up-and-coming skiing superstars Sofia Goggia and Mikaela Shiffrin. Vonn is famous for always pushing the limits of the sport, having redefined what it means to be a successful female ski racer and having even submitted a bid to race against men in a World Cup race back in 2017. Tue, 12 Feb 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/7975-saalbach-hinterglemm-skicircus-challenge-austria/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/7975-saalbach-hinterglemm-skicircus-challenge-austria/ Blogs Since acquiring Fieberbrunn in the 2015-26 ski season, the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn has become one of the largest ski resorts in the world. Extending from Salzburg to Tyrol, the ski area boasts a total of 270 kilometres of slopes and 70 lifts, a good percentage of which you can discover for yourself with the day-long Challenge. With 7 hours of straight skiing, the Challenge leads skiers through the varied pistes of Saalbach, Hinterglemm, Leogang and Fieberbrunn. We've laid out the route and our tips for the best pistes and stops along the way. Sat, 09 Feb 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19333-austrian-ski-resorts-ski-in-ski-out-accommodation/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19333-austrian-ski-resorts-ski-in-ski-out-accommodation/ Blogs 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 ski area spread at before you without having to go any further than your front door... it’s pure bliss! Instead of running to catch the ski bus or lugging your gear across the entire village, all you have to do is strap on your skis and the ski day has begun! While ski-in, ski-out accommodation can be slightly more expensive, it’s worth it: no queues to start the ski day, no stress and ultimately you’ll get to spend longer on the slopes! Here are 10 ski resorts in Austria with slope-side accommodation, for the perfect ski holiday. Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20422-factors-that-define-a-ski-holiday/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20422-factors-that-define-a-ski-holiday/ Blogs 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 strange-tasting coffee, ski holidays in the Alps are an interesting blend of different cultures and the things we do because we love the sport. It just wouldn’t be a ski holiday without them! How many of these can you relate to? Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20434-skateline-switzerland-ice-skating-trail/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20434-skateline-switzerland-ice-skating-trail/ Blogs Graubünden is taking ice skating to the next level with Skateline, Switzerland's first ice path. The magical trail winds through the forest along the Albula river, combining the concepts of ice skating, cross-country skiing and winter hiking. Interested? Read on to find out everything you need to know about this beautiful route through a winter wonderland. Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50413-two-new-lifts-livigno/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50413-two-new-lifts-livigno/ Blogs Following the inauguration of the Carosello 3000 gondola in December 2017, the Italian ski resort of Livigno has opened two more new lifts to further modernise the ski area. A new chairlift and a connecting gondola have been installed on the Mottolin Tue, 05 Feb 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19336-signs-time-to-book-ski-snowboard-lessons/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19336-signs-time-to-book-ski-snowboard-lessons/ Blogs 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. Shouldn’t it go without saying that adults also need periodic refreshers of their skiing and snowboarding technique? But for some reason, we tend to relax once we attain a certain level, and ski and snowboard lessons fall by the wayside. If you’re exhibiting any of these telltale signs, it’s an indication that you should consider booking yourself some lessons this winter. Not only will lessons help you be safer on the slopes, they’ll also increase your enjoyment and allow you to try out different runs on the mountain! Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20462-most-recognisable-fears-ski-holiday/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20462-most-recognisable-fears-ski-holiday/ Blogs When we reminisce on our ski holidays, we tend to remember nice things like the sunshine, the freshly groomed slopes, the mountain terraces where we enjoyed a cup of hot cocoa... But there are plenty of little details that can add unwanted stress to your ski holiday. Fear of heights? Fear of icy slopes? Hate moguls? Then ski holidays aren’t always as easy and wonderful as we make them sound! Hats off to you for persevering anyways! Sat, 02 Feb 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19362-tips-how-to-survive-week-apres-ski/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19362-tips-how-to-survive-week-apres-ski/ Blogs 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 wanting to have some fun after a day on the slopes! So, given that you’re dead-set on indulging in a little après-ski every single night of your week-long ski holiday, is there a way to come out alive at the other end? We think so! Here are our tips on how to survive a week straight of après-ski. Fri, 01 Feb 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20460-snow-alert-fresh-snowfall-french-swiss-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20460-snow-alert-fresh-snowfall-french-swiss-alps/ Blogs 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 to receive as much as 40cm of snow. Meanwhile, the strong winds and snowstorms mean that avalanche risk will increase in certain areas, and some lifts will have to close. The northern Alps will also receive some powder, but not as much as in France and Switzerland. Are you going on a ski holiday soon? Keep up-to-date with the latest weather reports and snow forecasts! Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20449-ski-resorts-fully-open-powder-snow-andorra/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20449-ski-resorts-fully-open-powder-snow-andorra/ Blogs 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 this winter. That is, until now! It started snowing earlier this week in the tiny Pyrenean country and the linked ski areas of Grandvalira and Vallnord have received almost a metre of snow so far! After a fairly dry winter to date, this week’s whiteout means they can finally open the entire ski area for the weekend. Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20433-skiing-technique-mastering-short-quick-turns-for-steep-slopes/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20433-skiing-technique-mastering-short-quick-turns-for-steep-slopes/ Blogs 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 the steeper slope, using shorter turns to slow you down. If you’re interested in learning how to be the picture of grace while skiing black slopes, then this article is for you. Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20432-tips-preventing-skiing-snowboarding-injuries/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20432-tips-preventing-skiing-snowboarding-injuries/ Blogs 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 can greatly minimise your risk of injury. Get fit, equip yourself with proper-fitting material and stay within your expertise level and you’re much less likely to hurt yourself. And that means you can ski longer: a win-win! Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20394-how-to-survive-ski-holiday-bad-weather/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20394-how-to-survive-ski-holiday-bad-weather/ Blogs 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 sunshine! But unfortunately, weather in the mountains is unpredictable, and you never know what kind of weather you’re going to find on your next trip to the Alps. It might be foggy, or sleeting sideways, or absolutely blizzarding. A fair-weather skier will tell you this is the reason they carefully check the weather forecast before stepping foot in a ski resort. But we don’t all have the luxury of booking last-minute ski holidays! So, how do you make the best of a ski holiday despite the bad weather? Fri, 18 Jan 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19372-inspiring-female-skiers-and-snowboarders/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19372-inspiring-female-skiers-and-snowboarders/ Blogs 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 to increase female participation. Even when girls started to be interested, there weren’t that many famous women to look up to. But today, we’re finally starting to see some amazing role models. Not only do these powerful women forge new frontiers in the skiing and snowboarding world, they inspire young girls to do the same. Without further ado, here are 8 female skiers and snowboarders who have changed the winter sport industry for the better. Thu, 17 Jan 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20393-swiss-skiers-masks-broomsticks-belalp-witches-race/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20393-swiss-skiers-masks-broomsticks-belalp-witches-race/ Blogs 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 race down the slopes from Belalp to Blatten at the foot of the Aletsch Glacier. in Switzerland The 12km “Hexenabfahrt” (“Witches’ Race”) is the culmination of a week of partying in the Belalp. Aside from the race, Witches’ Week also offers fun in the form of arts and crafts, other races and, of course, live bands and DJs at the après-ski parties. Wed, 16 Jan 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20409-sun-returns-to-alps-after-snowstorms-avalanche-risk-high/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/20409-sun-returns-to-alps-after-snowstorms-avalanche-risk-high/ Blogs 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 blue skies, and precipitation is expected to decrease significantly this week. Wednesday looks to be an ideal bluebird day, with temperatures dropping again on Thursday. Avalanche danger remains at 3 and 4 in most ski resorts, with some posting a risk of 5. Stay safe out there! Respect slope closures and don’t venture off-piste. Tue, 15 Jan 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19373-how-do-ski-resorts-assess-avalanche-risk/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19373-how-do-ski-resorts-assess-avalanche-risk/ Blogs 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 trying to be killjoys, ski resorts occasionally close off terrain for skiers’ and snowboarders’ safety. Although there have been cases in which ski resorts were found not liable for injuries or deaths due to avalanches that occurred in-bounds in their ski areas, they still have a pretty big incentive to secure their in-bounds terrain and ensure the avalanche danger is next to zero. We’ve all seen the consequences when unlucky people venture out-of-bounds despite an avalanche warning. But just how does a ski resort decide what’s safe and what’s not safe for skiing and snowboarding? Fri, 11 Jan 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50635-paradiski-world-class-ski-area/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50635-paradiski-world-class-ski-area/ Blogs 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 snow under your boots, to breathe in the wonderful mountain air and carve your first tracks through th Thu, 10 Jan 2019 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19385-snow-alert-french-italian-swiss-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19385-snow-alert-french-italian-swiss-alps/ Blogs 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 and Haute Savoie in the northern French Alps, Graubünden and Bern in Switzerland are already receiving some fresh powder. Livigno has also received some flurries, and more Italian ski resorts have snow in the forecast for the next few days. Meanwhile, in Austria, the snowfall is expected to taper off by Friday but acute danger of avalanches persists in many Austrian ski resorts. Respect the signage and avoid skiing off-piste. There will be plenty of powder to go around once the snow base settles! Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19366-skiing-technique-how-to-learn-carving/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19366-skiing-technique-how-to-learn-carving/ Blogs 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 easy carving – some skis practically seem to carve themselves! Once you’ve mastered the snowplough and the wedge christie, it’s time to learn how to carve your skis without skidding at each turn. The major difference between carving and normal parallel turns is that while the back end of your ski will skid a little with each parallel turn, a carving turn will have the back end of your ski following the trace of the front end of your ski, for a clean turn. Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19379-cairngorm-mountain-stilll-open-for-skiing-despite-funicular-closure/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19379-cairngorm-mountain-stilll-open-for-skiing-despite-funicular-closure/ Blogs Amid cash flow problems, Cairngorm Mountain was first placed under administration and subsequently taken over by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) this December. HIE owns CairnGorm Mountain but had been leasing it to privately owned operators Cairngorm Mountain Ltd. The new operators will be registered under the name Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Ltd. The transfer has saved around 70 jobs and the ski resort is bravely pursuing operations despite the lack of snow and lack of funicular. Currently, the only other ski resort open for skiing and snowboarding in Scotland is The Lecht, albeit with very thin snow cover. Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19376-pictures-insane-snowfall-austrian-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19376-pictures-insane-snowfall-austrian-alps/ Blogs 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 the coming days. Triggering avalanche warnings and road closures, the snowfall in Austria nevertheless has skiers and snowboarders absolutely delighted with all the fresh powder. Be safe out there and enjoy! Tue, 08 Jan 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19317-things-you-must-do-skicircus/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19317-things-you-must-do-skicircus/ Blogs With over 270km of pistes, the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is one of the largest and most diverse ski areas in the Alps, offering something for every type of skier and snowboarder. But it’s not all about the skiing! Grab lunch in a rustic mountain restaurant, dare to take a spin on the zipline or take the kids tobogganing by night: the opportunities at this Austrian ski area are endless! Here are 12 of our favourite activities to do in the Skicircus. Mon, 07 Jan 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19361-french-alps-lack-of-snow/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19361-french-alps-lack-of-snow/ Blogs 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 snowed since Christmas. While locals blame the dry weather on the effects of climate change, skiers and snowboarders in the French Alps can only hope that the multiple feet of fresh snow that fell on Austrian ski resorts this week will also bless French ski resorts soon. Sat, 05 Jan 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19338-glenshee-welcomes-uk-first-ever-avalanche-rescue-dog/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19338-glenshee-welcomes-uk-first-ever-avalanche-rescue-dog/ Blogs 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 collie-springer cross Bodie passed all her tests last year and began working this winter in time for avalanche season in Scotland. Bodie will be an invaluable addition to the avalanche search-and-rescue team at Glenshee. Fri, 04 Jan 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19353-snow-alert-one-metre-fresh-snow-austria/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19353-snow-alert-one-metre-fresh-snow-austria/ Blogs 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 the weekend in the Austrian Alps, with avalanche threat remaining at level 3. The snow line is expected to drop to just several hundred metres across the Alps thanks to a cold front. Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19337-12-year-old-boy-rescued-alive-avalanche-french-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19337-12-year-old-boy-rescued-alive-avalanche-french-alps/ Blogs 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 the French Alps when he got caught in an avalanche which carried him dozens of metres down the mountain and separated him from his group, burying him under the snow for 53 minutes. Rescue workers said the chances of survival after being buried in an avalanche for so long were slim to none. The boy can thank the search-and-rescue dog who sniffed him out from under several feet of snow. Wed, 02 Jan 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19335-new-years-resolutions-skiers-snowboarders/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19335-new-years-resolutions-skiers-snowboarders/ Blogs 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 Resolutions! Will you ski a black piste for the first time in your life? Invest in a new pair of skis? Take lessons and perfect your skiing technique? Here are ten ideas for skiing- and snowboarding-related new year’s resolutions. Tue, 01 Jan 2019 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19319-skiing-technique-ski-moguls/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19319-skiing-technique-ski-moguls/ Blogs 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 fun and once you understand how to approach them, they’re a skier’s dream! As long as you’ve got your basic skiing technique down pat, it’s not a big jump to learn how to ski moguls properly. Following are some tips to help you master the moguls and avoid those awkward falls! Sun, 30 Dec 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19318-quiz-are-you-the-most-annoying-skier-snowboarder-in-your-group/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19318-quiz-are-you-the-most-annoying-skier-snowboarder-in-your-group/ Blogs 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 of dawn and keeps you on your toes all day trying to stick to their schedule. Or is it the one who makes you wait while they go back and get their gloves, stop for a bathroom break and stand in the queue to get a new ski pass because they dropped theirs on the bus? Maybe your group of friends doesn’t have either one of these people – but in that case, are you sure it’s not you? Take this quick quiz to find out if you’re the most annoying person in a group of skiers and snowboarders! Sat, 29 Dec 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/18280-reasons-ski-holiday-friends-skicircus/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/18280-reasons-ski-holiday-friends-skicircus/ Blogs The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is the ideal destination for a ski holiday with friends. With more than 270km of slopes, a lively après-ski scene and a range of comfortable accommodation options, planning a successful ski trip with your mates has never been easier. If you’re looking for a destination that offers plenty to do both on and off the slopes, look no further. Here are 7 reasons we love group ski holidays at the Skicircus. Fri, 28 Dec 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19311-things-skiers-and-snowboarders-do-not-admit/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19311-things-skiers-and-snowboarders-do-not-admit/ Blogs 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 out a side of us that we’re not exactly proud of. Do you go to bed at 9pm, wear the same clothes all week or flirt with the good-looking skiers in the après-ski bar? You’re not alone, but sshhh, we’ll never admit it! How many of these dcan you relate to? Thu, 27 Dec 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19302-skiing-technique-tips-ski-better/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19302-skiing-technique-tips-ski-better/ Blogs 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 to ignore your skiing technique. Improve your carving and your general stance and you’ll be able to ski almost anything! While this might sound like a difficult task, the good news is that often small details can make a big difference. If you’re on the cusp of a breakthrough in your skiing technique, check out these five tips and find out how you can ski better! Wed, 26 Dec 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19297-top-ski-resorts-celebrate-new-years-eve-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19297-top-ski-resorts-celebrate-new-years-eve-alps/ Blogs 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 snowboarders will be welcoming in the New Year with snow-filled festivities. Discover an alternative to fireworks with St. Anton’s laser and sound show, or don your sparkliest clothing and get the champagne flowing at a party with top DJs. Better yet, bring the kids and check out the ice sculptures at Val d’Isère or the torch-lit descents in the French and Italian Alps. Enjoy, but don’t enjoy too much – remember New Year’s Day is the best day of the year for earning first tracks! Mon, 24 Dec 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19300-top-family-ski-resorts-austria/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19300-top-family-ski-resorts-austria/ Blogs 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! With budget-friendly lift passes, special kids’ areas and top-notch ski schools, these Austrian ski resorts make it easy to plan a successful family ski holiday. Don’t forget to check for childcare services and family-friendly accommodation when planning your trip. It also helps to be aware of some non-skiing activities in case the weather turns or the kids aren’t up for a whole week of skiing. See more tips on planning ski holidays with the family Sat, 22 Dec 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19298-mistakes-beginner-skiers-snowboarders/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/19298-mistakes-beginner-skiers-snowboarders/ Blogs Ah, your first time on skis! Fond, fond memories. After squeezing into those uncomfortable ski boots and strapping into the bindings, it sounded like child’s play to ski a few metres and pull off a perfect snowplough. Alas, for most of us, it wasn’t that easy. Whether you got dragged onto a black slope by some sadistic older member of your family or whether you refused to even take a go on the nursery slope, the first few days of skiing were probably torture. Here are ten mistakes we wish we’d known before we had to go through this gruelling trial! Fri, 21 Dec 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/18290-webcams-fresh-snow-french-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/18290-webcams-fresh-snow-french-alps/ Blogs 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 snowfall is expected to continue throughout today and tomorrow, but unfortunately temperatures are expected to rise again Saturday with possible rainfall in some of the valleys. So check out the lovely webcams and enjoy it while you can! Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/18273-ai-device-improves-skiing-technique-carv/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/18273-ai-device-improves-skiing-technique-carv/ Blogs 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 to look at a video replay and find out your skiing technique is not nearly what you thought it was. While ski lessons are all very well, sometimes it’s nice to have automatic, on-the-go feedback so you can work on improving your skiing technique every time you go skiing. Carv is the new technology that you can wear right in your ski boots. It helps pinpoint where you’re going wrong, and the AI-infused smartphone app tells you how you can improve your skiing technique. Wed, 19 Dec 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17210-updates-skicircus-saalbach-hinterglemm-leogang-fieberbrunn-2018-2019-ski-season/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17210-updates-skicircus-saalbach-hinterglemm-leogang-fieberbrunn-2018-2019-ski-season/ Blogs An après-ski hotspot, a freeriding mecca, a popular stop on the Freeride World Tour... this is the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn. The enormous linked ski area sprawls across the heart of the Austrian Alps in the states of Salzburg and Tyrol. This year, the Skicircus continues its drive to offer skiers and snowboarders a top-notch ski holiday experience. New updates at the Skicircus for the 2018/19 ski season include two new lifts and increased snowmaking capabilities, for an even more comfortable, efficient holiday with guaranteed snow! Tue, 18 Dec 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/18266-ski-resorts-with-red-pistes/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/18266-ski-resorts-with-red-pistes/ Blogs 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’re probably interested in finding ski resorts with a lot of red pistes. Red pistes generally have a gradient of less than 40%, ideal for practising your short turns before heading to the steeper black slopes. We’ve scoped out ski resorts in Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy and Germany where you can be sure you’ll find a great offering of red slopes for advanced skiers. Sun, 16 Dec 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/18265-best-apres-ski-drinks/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/18265-best-apres-ski-drinks/ Blogs 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 Jägerbombs and everything in between, here are some of our favourite après-ski drinks for a trip to the Alps. What’s your go-to? Sat, 15 Dec 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/11050-tips-family-ski-holiday-children/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/11050-tips-family-ski-holiday-children/ Blogs 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 to have a fantastic ski holiday without breaking the bank. The key is to do your research and plan ahead. Many ski resorts nowadays are focusing on anticipating the needs of families with children of all ages. In this article, we’ll discuss good ski resorts for families, ski areas with free ski passes for children, choosing a ski school or a nursery and how to save money on your family ski holiday. Good luck preparing the perfect family ski holiday! Fri, 14 Dec 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17223-skiing-technique-tips-learning-carve-properly/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17223-skiing-technique-tips-learning-carve-properly/ Blogs 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’s the natural progression after you master the basics of the snowplough and easy turns, and now that we have shaped carving skis with a generous sidecut, it’s much easier to perfect your carving technique. Check out videos of the pros and you’ll see them carving so well through the snow, they make it look super easy! If you pay attention to these tips, that kind of effortless carving is within your grasp as well. Here are some tips for learning how to carve like a pro! Wed, 12 Dec 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17244-webcams-snow-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17244-webcams-snow-alps/ Blogs 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 and the ski resort towns are properly white now all the way down into the valleys. Up to half a metre more snow is expected tonight in many ski areas, with skies potentially clearing later in the week. The Alps are finally ready for the Christmas holidays! Mon, 10 Dec 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17211-ideas-for-a-family-friendly-apres-ski-session/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17211-ideas-for-a-family-friendly-apres-ski-session/ Blogs Après-ski is inextricably linked to winter sports for many skiers and snowboarders. But once children appear on the horizon, suddenly it’s a completely different story! If you find your kids have cramped your style, try thinking outside the box for fun options that you can do with the kids in tow. There’s no harm in a night out once in a while... as a family! Sun, 09 Dec 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17222-reasons-we-love-skiing-in-france/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17222-reasons-we-love-skiing-in-france/ Blogs 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-piste terrain and its lively ski villages, France is one of our favourite places to ski. Here are ten reasons why! Sat, 08 Dec 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17219-top-10-biggest-linked-ski-areas-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17219-top-10-biggest-linked-ski-areas-alps/ Blogs 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 up the miles on your weekend away, or whether you’re determined to choose a ski area where you can stay for a whole week without skiing the same slope twice, then you’re sure to find some options on this list. Choose between Austria, Switzerland, Italy or France – or pick a cross-border ski area so you can boast about having skied in two countries! These are the largest linked ski areas in the Alps. Thu, 06 Dec 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17135-low-temperatures-fresh-snow-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17135-low-temperatures-fresh-snow-alps/ Blogs 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 France and Austria. Temperatures are expected to stay cold through the weekend, hopefully bringing more snow later in the week so we can kick off this ski season once and for all! Wed, 05 Dec 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17198-skiing-tips-top-5-most-common-mistakes-skiers-make/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17198-skiing-tips-top-5-most-common-mistakes-skiers-make/ Blogs 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 childhood or whether we just started, almost all of us could stand to improve on our ski technique – it seems to be one thing that you never stop learning! Perfecting your carving, mastering the ideal stance and gaining control over your centre of balance is easier said than done. Start with correcting these five common mistakes and stay tuned for more skiing technique wisdom! Tue, 04 Dec 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17174-skiing-and-snowboarding-dilemmas/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17174-skiing-and-snowboarding-dilemmas/ Blogs 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 of all: to après-ski or not to après-ski? Before you get into the groove of your ski holiday – you know the point where every morning you can just sling on the same ski suit as the day before, pull your crusty socks off the radiator and click into your skis like you were born to do this – you have a lot of decisions to make. Fri, 30 Nov 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17186-fresh-snowfall-lech-zuers-am-arlberg-ski-season-opening/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17186-fresh-snowfall-lech-zuers-am-arlberg-ski-season-opening/ Blogs 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 received a healthy snowfall this week, reaching valley level and turning more than one alpine village into a winter wonderland. The Vorarlberg and Tyrol also received several centimetres of snow. Temperatures at Lech are expected to hover around 0° C throughout the weekend, with more flurries possibly on the way. Thu, 29 Nov 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17168-upcoming-ski-resort-mergers-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17168-upcoming-ski-resort-mergers-alps/ Blogs With ski resorts constantly striving to offer better skiing, more skiing and more activities off the slopes, mega linked ski areas are quickly becoming the norm in the Alps. Soon, France’s Les Trois Vallées and Les Portes du Soleil might have competition for title of world’s biggest linked ski area! From Austria to Switzerland to France, here’s a list of ski resorts that are joining forces to offer a bigger, better skiing experience. Wed, 28 Nov 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17153-best-apres-ski-bars-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17153-best-apres-ski-bars-alps/ Blogs 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 scene! Once you’ve chosen your ski resort based on the best ski resorts in the Alps for après-ski, you’ll need to know which bars in town to hit up. The good news? We’ve got you covered, with a list of the best après-ski bars in the Alps. They’re listed in no particular order, as most of us can’t usually think straight enough after a night of après-ski to give a 100% clear and objective rating. But you can rest assured you’ll find a rockin’ party at any one of these joints! Fri, 23 Nov 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17155-best-kept-secrets-french-ski-resorts-off-the-beaten-path/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17155-best-kept-secrets-french-ski-resorts-off-the-beaten-path/ Blogs 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-out apartment complex eyesores on the slopes. The skiing at these ski areas is incredible, but some of us crave a more down-to-earth and intimate approach to ski holidays. For skiers in search of quiet skiing off the beaten path, we’ve rounded up some of the lesser-known ski resorts that have managed to remain quaint and honest in this era of mass tourism. The villages have the added benefit of being more affordable than bigger resorts, with an authentic charm and the genuine feeling of being in France instead of in another British or German outpost. Wed, 21 Nov 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17145-giant-postcard-on-swiss-glacier-pleads-against-climate-change/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17145-giant-postcard-on-swiss-glacier-pleads-against-climate-change/ Blogs 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 giant postcard was compiled from 125,000 individual postcards with drawings and messages and says, in giant letters: “#1.5°C. STOP GLOBAL WARMING. WE ARE THE FUTURE GIVE US A CHANCE.” Organised by the WAVE conservation agency in partnership with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the postcard was mounted at an altitude of 3,400m on Switzerland’s melting Aletsch Glacier in hopes of stimulating a youth climate movement ahead of the upcoming COP24 global climate meeting in Poland. It has set the Guinness world record for largest postcard. Wed, 21 Nov 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17136-spend-the-night-piste-basher-la-plagne/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17136-spend-the-night-piste-basher-la-plagne/ Blogs 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 will put you up for the night in the world’s most unique hotel, inside a piste basher and surrounded by a thousand stars, more than 2000m above sea level. Tue, 20 Nov 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17120-legendary-ski-lifts-most-terrifying-gondolas-in-the-world/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17120-legendary-ski-lifts-most-terrifying-gondolas-in-the-world/ Blogs 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. Despite recent investments in lift infrastructure, many ski resorts in the Alps and abroad persist in using their antediluvian cable cars to shuttle terrified skiers and snowboarders up – and down – their ski areas. We’ve sought out the 10 strangest lifts in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and France – plus a bonus lift all the way across the pond in Canada! Knock these off your bucket list if you’ve a head for heights! Sat, 17 Nov 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17112-switzerland-giving-out-free-kids-ski-passes/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17112-switzerland-giving-out-free-kids-ski-passes/ Blogs Skiing in Switzerland is famously expensive. That’s why, for the 2018/19 ski season, the official MySwitzerland tourism association is making your ski holidays easier by giving away a whopping 12 770 FREE 6-day lift passes to children aged 6-12! All you have to do is visit the website and register your kids by selecting one of the 45 ski areas in Switzerland. In the event that the number of applicants for a given ski area exceeds the number of ski passes for that same ski area, the lucky winners will be decided by prize draw. The deadline for registering is December 2, 2018 and half of the Kids4Free ski passes are reserved for people who have never skied in Switzerland before. Fri, 16 Nov 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17110-ski-resorts-lift-pass-under-150-euros/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17110-ski-resorts-lift-pass-under-150-euros/ Blogs 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 kilometres of pistes, but they’ll do the trick for anyone who’s not looking to set the next freeriding world record. Those of us with a tight budget (hello, families with young kids!) will appreciate the novelty of not having to pay an arm and a leg for a ski pass. If anything, these cheap lift passes will leave you more room to pay for accommodation, flights, food, lessons... argh, skiing is expensive! But we love it though, don’t we? Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17073-myths-about-skiing-for-non-skiers-how-to-get-them-on-the-slopes/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17073-myths-about-skiing-for-non-skiers-how-to-get-them-on-the-slopes/ Blogs 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 defeat every last one of their arguments! From the price to the crowded ski resorts, the unique après-ski scene to the "danger" and everything in between, there are a lot of misconceptions about our beautiful sport circulating out there. We've compiled a list of myths that non-skiers have been propagating, and debunked every one of them for you. They don't know what they're missing! Here's to many more years of skiing together. Tue, 13 Nov 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17090-skiing-warfare-dolomites-world-war-one-ski-tour/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17090-skiing-warfare-dolomites-world-war-one-ski-tour/ Blogs 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 peaks. Ski areas such as Alta Badia and Cortina d'Ampezzo draw skiers and snowboarders from around the world to enjoy the luxurious pistes, friendly hospitality and delicious local cuisine. But just a century ago, the Dolomites bore witness to some of the bloodiest fighting of World War I. Austrian and Italian soldiers battled it out amongst the snow and ice, braving fierce weather and deadly combat, to fight over a border that was arguably fairly arbitrary. Today's visitors can retrace the steps of these soldiers with an 82km ski tour through th Dolomites, paying homage to the many men who risked their lives here. Sat, 10 Nov 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17068-romance-on-the-slopes-chairlift-chat-up-lines/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17068-romance-on-the-slopes-chairlift-chat-up-lines/ Blogs 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 gathered some of the corniest skiing pickup lines out there for any skiers or snowboarders out there who are looking for a little romance on the slopes. Yes, they’re awkward, and yes, they’re cringe-worthy, but remember, there’s nowhere to escape once you’re on the lift together, so give it all you’ve got! Fri, 09 Nov 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/15839-zermatt-travel-report-matterhorn-ski-bucket-list/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/15839-zermatt-travel-report-matterhorn-ski-bucket-list/ Blogs 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 overflowing with superlatives. Fri, 09 Nov 2018 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17081-st-anton-ski-season-opening-melanie-c-concert/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17081-st-anton-ski-season-opening-melanie-c-concert/ Blogs 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. The ski season opening weekend, which takes places from November 29-December 2, will also feature a giant slalom race, a ski and snowboard test and an Audi driving experience. The ski area will officially open on November 30. Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17071-skiing-in-england-outdoor-ski-resorts/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17071-skiing-in-england-outdoor-ski-resorts/ Blogs 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 ski areas require you to join the ski club in order to ski, but membership is very reasonably priced. The lift infrastructure might be outdated and the conditions variable, but on good days, skiing at one of England’s own ski resorts is an unforgettable experience and one for the bucket list. Make sure to check conditions and opening times before making the trek, and bring a shovel to dig yourself a parking spot Tue, 06 Nov 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17040-ski-lift-fails/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17040-ski-lift-fails/ Blogs 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 one's for you): we've all been there. Rope tows, button lifts, chairlifts, they're all great inventions and they've revolutionised the sport of skiing, but sometimes they're more difficult than they look. What's the worst bail you've ever had on a lift? Does it compare to any of these gems? Fri, 02 Nov 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17047-ski-area-upgrades-new-lifts-pistes-les-trois-vallees/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17047-ski-area-upgrades-new-lifts-pistes-les-trois-vallees/ Blogs 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 Trois Vallées has invested heavily in renovations for the upcoming 2018/19 ski season, and skiers and snowboarders are likely to be pleased with the results. From new lifts, to new pistes, to improved snowmaking and even a new zipine, the Les Trois Vallées ski resorts of Courchevel, Méribel, Les Menuires and Val Thorens are putting their glad rags on for the start of winter this year. In this article we’ll discuss everything you know to know about the improvements to Les Trois Vallées for the 2018/19 winter season. Thu, 01 Nov 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17043-reasons-we-love-ski-holidays-austria/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17043-reasons-we-love-ski-holidays-austria/ Blogs 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 indoor slopes), often cheaper than French ski resorts and has a certain charm, especially after a few après-ski Schnapps. Whether you’re taking the whole family or enjoying a well-deserved ski break with a couple of mates, Austria is always a good choice for ski holidays. Below are ten reasons we love skiing in Austria. Are you with us? Wed, 31 Oct 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17046-recent-snowfall-alps-bluebird-days/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17046-recent-snowfall-alps-bluebird-days/ Blogs After the massive snowfall on the weekend, where ski resorts across Andorra, France, Switzerland and Austria received several dozen centimetres of fresh powder, the skies have cleared to leave beautiful bluebird winter panoramas. Following: some eye candy from the most blessed ski resorts in the Alps. Winter is finally here and we can't wait for our first ski holidays of the year! When are you hitting the slopes? Tue, 30 Oct 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17031-winter-sport-villages-ski-and-shop/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17031-winter-sport-villages-ski-and-shop/ Blogs 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 doesn’t? – choosing a ski resort with attractive shopping options can make your ski holiday even better. Strolling through the snowy village streets, with their cheerful boutiques displaying an array of winter clothes, sports equipment and other knickknacks is a lovely way to spend the evening after a long day on the slopes. Following are some of our favourite ski resort villages for shopping. What’s your go-to ski-shopping town? Sun, 28 Oct 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17033-snow-alert-heavy-snowfall-more-to-come-french-alps/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17033-snow-alert-heavy-snowfall-more-to-come-french-alps/ Blogs 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 the snowfall is expected to continue through Sunday, with forecasts calling for up to 20cm in certain ski resorts, and a snowline that might even drop down below 1000m. It's also snowing in the higher Austrian and Swiss ski resorts, where the glaciers are finally looking ready for ski season. We've already had a few snowfalls this year but this one might be the real deal, just in time for ski season opening! This will be welcome news for anyone with ski holidays booked in November or December! Sat, 27 Oct 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50799-skiing-lake-louise/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/50799-skiing-lake-louise/ Blogs 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 guaranteed snow thanks to the high altitude. Skiing and snowboarding are often possible here from early Fri, 26 Oct 2018 05:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17005-why-we-love-skiing-at-obergurgl-hochgurgl/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17005-why-we-love-skiing-at-obergurgl-hochgurgl/ Blogs Otherwise known as the ‘Diamond of the Alps’, the Austrian ski resort of Gurgl is nestled at the end of the Ötztal valley. Fri, 26 Oct 2018 00:00:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17009-colorado-ski-communities-sue-oil-companies-over-climate-change/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/17009-colorado-ski-communities-sue-oil-companies-over-climate-change/ Blogs 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 contributions to climate change over the last half-century. The plaintiffs are arguing that despite knowing the potential impacts of fossil fuel on the environment as early as the 1960’s, they not only continued to sell fossil fuels but also engaged in a massive decades-long disinformation campaign to occult the dangers of greenhouse gas emissions. Among the damages listed are the devastating effects of climate change on the snowpack, especially at the well-known Colorado ski resort of Telluride. Thu, 25 Oct 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16995-val-thorens-new-zipline-2018-19-ski-season/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16995-val-thorens-new-zipline-2018-19-ski-season/ Blogs 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 set to present a second zipline for the 2018/19 ski season. The new zipline, while not as high as La Tyrolienne, offers a long ride through the very heart of the ski area itself. It’s definitely not for the faint of heart or those who are afraid of heights! While there’s no need to buy tickets in advance, the ziplines can only accommodate several dozen people a day so it’s a good idea to get there early. Wed, 24 Oct 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16993-common-phrases-skiers-snowboarders/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16993-common-phrases-skiers-snowboarders/ Blogs Ski holidays are invariably sprinkled with common phrases. From complaints about the difficulty of the slope, to arguments about which direction to take, these comments are to be expected and, indeed, it wouldn’t be a true ski holiday without them! How many of these have you caught you or your friends saying? Tue, 23 Oct 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16980-flying-with-skis-best-airlines-winter-sport-holidays/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16980-flying-with-skis-best-airlines-winter-sport-holidays/ Blogs 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 about when booking a flight, but in some cases the checked luggage fees can be higher than the plane fare itself! That’s not to mention that many airlines just don’t accept ski equipment, or call it ‘special luggage’, make you book in advance and charge you an arm and a leg. Some airlines know where it’s at, however, and they’ve organised things to provide attractive options for skiers and snowboarders. These are some of the easiest airlines to travel on when carrying skis or a snowboard. Sat, 20 Oct 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16978-saalbach-announces-potential-merger-with-zell-am-see-kaprun/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16978-saalbach-announces-potential-merger-with-zell-am-see-kaprun/ Blogs The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is poised to become the biggest ski resort in Austria thanks to a recently announced merger with Zell am See - Kaprun. Scheduled to be complete by the year 2023 if all goes well, the merger would see a new gondola and new pistes linking the two ski areas. Skiers and snowboarders would be able to start a ski day on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier at an altitude of 3029m, head up the Maiskogel and into Kaprun, then take a short ski bus to Zell am See to join up with the Schmittenhöhe, back down into the Glemmtal and into Fieberbrunn in the Skicircus. A skier’s dream, soon to be a reality! Fri, 19 Oct 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16977-gearing-up-for-ski-season-best-ski-films-2018/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16977-gearing-up-for-ski-season-best-ski-films-2018/ Blogs Incredible jumps, first tracks through virgin powder, spectacular helicopter flights over snowy winter landscapes and the sheer delight of breaking out of the 9-5 office life: for the average skier among us, watching these skiing films is just about the closest we’ll ever get to paradise. In anticipation of the 2018/19 ski season, we’ve knocked together a list of the best ski films of 2018 so you can already start getting in the mood. What ski films get you the most stoked for ski season? Thu, 18 Oct 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16975-ischgl-announces-lenny-kravitz-top-of-the-mountain-concert/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16975-ischgl-announces-lenny-kravitz-top-of-the-mountain-concert/ Blogs 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 on April 30, 2019. The legendary Top of the Mountain concerts are held in a breathtaking arena at an altitude of 2300m in the heart of the ski area, and admission is free upon presentation of a valid ski pass. Lenny Kravitz fans and ski bums around the world, this is the time to start planning your spring ski holidays! Wed, 17 Oct 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16939-blue-pistes-you-have-to-try/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16939-blue-pistes-you-have-to-try/ Blogs 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 cruiser, pausing to enjoy the alpine views, it doesn’t get much better than that! Heck, if the mountain is fairly quiet, we’ve been known to whiz down the same blue run again and again... and again! There’s a lot of competition for the best blue piste in the Alps – blue pistes with few crowds or perfectly groomed snow or fall-line skiing or magnificent views – but for better or for worse, here are some of our favourites. Sun, 14 Oct 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16961-winner-fieberbrunn-ski-holiday/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16961-winner-fieberbrunn-ski-holiday/ Blogs 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 luxurious 4-star resort in Fieberbrunn. Participants had to answer one question in order to qualify for the contest: ‘Fieberbrunn is part of a larger linked ski area. How many kilometres of pistes does that ski area have in total?’ Did you answer the question right? Then keep reading to find out if you’ve won! Fri, 12 Oct 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16935-tirol-snow-card/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16935-tirol-snow-card/ Blogs 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 long throughout all of the ski resorts in Austria’s province of Tirol. This option is especially attractive if you envision escaping for more than one ski holiday this year, as it gives you the chance to discover a new ski resort each time you go on holiday. Keep reading for more information about pricing, which ski resorts are included, timeframes and whether or not the Tirol Snow Card is right for you. Fri, 12 Oct 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16934-cheap-ski-destinations/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16934-cheap-ski-destinations/ Blogs 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 planning to ski with the whole family. Between accommodation, ski passes, ski lessons and rental equipment, the amounts can start to add up. That’s not to mention that if you’re restricted to travelling during half-term or Christmas, you’ll always have to pay high-season prices. Fortunately, there is a solution: many lesser-known ski resorts in Europe offer ski holidays at a fraction of the price of big resorts, so you can still have great ski holidays without breaking your budget. Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16843-tignes-indoor-ski-slope-2000m/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16843-tignes-indoor-ski-slope-2000m/ Blogs 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 shorter ski seasons it’s been facing over the last few decades. Inspired by the indoor ski slope in Dubai, the “Ski Line” at Tignes would measure 420m and be located next to the Tichot lift on the Val Claret slalom slope. The proposal has met with backlash from local residents, who argue that an indoor ski slope would compromise the natural beauty of the mountains. The project is under revision but if it’s approved, construction on the indoor ski slope could begin as early as 2019. Tue, 09 Oct 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16912-heli-skiing-zermatt-off-piste-mecca-matterhorn/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16912-heli-skiing-zermatt-off-piste-mecca-matterhorn/ Blogs 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 resort of Zermatt might be what you’re looking for. Here, off-piste skiing is on a whole other level: go heli-skiing in the shadow of the amazing Matterhorn for the chance to carve your way through pristine virgin powder amongst the impressive Swiss Alps. With five routes to choose from, all of them boasting spectacular views, this is definitely a highly recommended bucket-list experience for every experienced skier and snowboarder. Sat, 06 Oct 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16929-soelden-opens-2018-19-ski-season-fresh-snowfall/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16929-soelden-opens-2018-19-ski-season-fresh-snowfall/ Blogs 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 Austria received snow this week, for what is shaping up to be a stellar 2018/19 ski season. Skiing is now possible from 8am-4pm at several of Sölden's higher lifts and slopes, with more ski resorts expected to open in the coming weeks including the Stubai Glacier, which opens this Saturday, October 6. Stay tuned for updates on ski resort openings! Fri, 05 Oct 2018 00:15:00 Z https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16901-skiing-with-family-ski-resorts-with-slopeside-childcare/ https://www.snowplaza.co.uk/blog/16901-skiing-with-family-ski-resorts-with-slopeside-childcare/ Blogs 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 many creches in the Alps where you can drop the kids off for a few hours or for the whole day and set your mind at rest knowing they will be well taken care off. If you’re looking for options where the kids can have a blast while the parents get in some well-earned turns on the slopes, look no further. We’ve compiled a list of nine ski resorts with affordable childcare where you can be confident the children will have a great holiday. Sun, 30 Sep 2018 00:15:00 Z