My regular readers will by now know I love the Portes du Soleil and visit most winters, usually staying with friends in Morzine. I have written in detail about the area covering everything from freestyle to freeride, snowboarding to mountain…
In January I went to Oisans in the Isère region of France for an Alpine adventure. Read this review of Oz 3300 ice climbing and snowboarding in Alpe d’Huez to find out why it is a must-visit destination for anyone…
Kitesurfing European style is not some newfangled way of riding, it’s about experiencing the continent and enjoying epic kitesurfing. But with 66,000 kilometres of coastline to explore, dotted with many great cities, what are the best kite spots in Europe?…
Les Arcs has always been one of my favourite ski areas. It is part of the huge Paradiski with 425 km of slopes, much of which is above 2,000 metres making it snow sure. I stayed in Arc 1950 in…
Dreaming about snowy activity holidays to the Swiss Alps for the adventurous? Then this review of Lenk and Wengen winter adventures in Switzerland is well worth a read. Looking out over the Lenk mountain tops is a stress buster, as…
It’s a bluebird and the snow’s just winking at us to set off down the slopes. Blue skies, perfect powder, and plenty of time to enjoy skiing in Mürren, Switzerland. Today the wide, sunny pistes are competing with the promise…
It’s cold again. Even in California. Thanksgiving signals the beginning of the end of the year. A time to reflect on prior months of success or shortcomings, and what changes should be made for the future. But for some of…
Winter has arrived, so all eyes turn away from beach sports to snow sports. Kitesurfers looking for a wintery challenge, and snowboarders or skiers looking to try something different, may be researching the best places to snowkite. So, we’ve compiled…
In February 2022 Jamie Barrow set the world record for the fastest speed on a snowboard. With a top snowboard speed of 211 kph (131.11 mph) it’s safe to say it was unsafe to do… No one has yet been…
One of Europe’s oldest countries, Portugal is known for its mix of rugged landscapes and traditional rural lifestyles. Explore 300 million-year-old battered Atlantic coastlines and jagged slate mountains on some great Portugal mountain biking holidays. *Originally published in September 2014…
No where screams ‘Alps’ like Switzerland. And when the mountains are calling it is good to know that the best extreme sports in Switzerland can compete with almost anywhere on the planet. With that in mind, check out the top…
Join us on a spectacular Trekking around the world famous Tour de Mont Blanc route. We spend nights at altitude in remote mountain refuges while taking in the varied alpine scenery of the Aosta Valley and Haute Savoie. Idyllic pastures…
Courchevel, Méribel, Val Thorens, Les Menuires, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville and Orelle – quite a line up for the Three Valleys. From fresh lift upgrades to new places to stay and big-ticket race days, here’s the Three Valleys News for the 2025/26 winter…
Explore the capital city of Tirana, with its bustling streets, colourful buildings, and lively cafe culture. Check out the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Berat, known as the \”city of a thousand windows,\” and the picturesque town of Gjirokastra, with…
Since the first commercial bungee was set up by AJ Hackett in New Zealand in 1986 the sport has exploded – or perhaps we should say bounced – in popularity worldwide. Europe has been no exception with over 100 sites…
Last winter I snowboarded in the southern Austrian region of Carinthia. Less well known than Tirol or Vorarlberg, it is quieter and cheaper. Find out why I loved it in this review of Carinthia snowboarding holiday to Innerkrems, BKK (Bad…
The bouldering of North Wales is truly outstanding; genuinely some of the best I have experienced over my extensive travels across Europe. However to really dig into the best spots and problems – and especially those in the best condition…
Leap into action at 270 Climbing Park, home to the tallest UK outdoor climbing wall and a strong contender for the best climbing centre in Britain. Perched on the edge of the Cotswolds, this Gloucestershire gem has just unveiled its…
On Saturday 19th July, three friends – Sam Gradwell (22 from Crosby, Liverpool), Matthew Finegan (23 from Sabden, Lancashire), and Petar Antonijevic (25 from London, England + Belgrade, Serbia) – climbed Ben Nevis barefoot to raise money for mountain rescue.…
Ever thought of skateboarding UK to Morocco? No neither have I! But a 21 year old has completed this epic skateboard overland adventure from Brighton to Tangiers for a Mental Health Charity. Find out how one of our favourite extreme…
