The best British ski areas are all found in Scotland, with five resorts in the Highlands. In this guide to skiing in Scotland we will run through these ski areas and their quirky characteristics. Best British ski areas There is skiing available throughout…
If you ski or snowboard away from the piste, tour or hike for your lines, then you work much harder. Next to your skin, the baselayer is arguably the most important part of your ski clothing, particularly when working hard.…
I was looking for four things when booking the lads snowboarding trip: lots of varied slopes, plenty of off-piste, good accommodation and fun apres. I found all four during this review of Montafon snowboarding holiday in Schruns, Austria. Introducing Montafon Located in Vorarlberg, the…
We asked an ex pro (sorry no-one famous!), turned guide and instructor who’s worked all over, what is the best freeride ski run in Europe? Take a look at his reply below. Please note he would like to remain anonymous, so as…
Last season I headed to the Three Valleys for the first time in over a decade. I was there to visit Les Menuires which is below Val Thorens one valley over from Meribel. In this Les Menuires snowboarding review I will give three reasons…
In Melbourne and fancy a snow fix? Or want to ski during the European summer? Then Victoria skiing holidays in Australia may be the answer. Not sure? Check out the best ski resorts near Melbourne below. Victoria skiing holidays in…
It is always nice to go back to a ski area you previously loved. So I was chuffed to return for a snowboard holiday in Morzine to conduct a review of Elevation Alps Chalet Kapa. My previous visit was for an amazing 10 days…
Given the choice, most snowboarders would like speedy entry snowboard bindings. The problem is combining ease of use without compromising comfort and control. Read this Pathron XT Fastec binding review to find out how we got on with the Fastec…
Skiing holidays in France are more popular than ski trips to any other country. But with over 300 resorts in France to choose from where should you go? Lucky for you we’ve pulled together this list of 13 of the best…
If you love to ski or snowboard off-piste then you should be aware of avalanche risk and have probably considered getting an airbag. I decided to take the plunge and in this review of Pieps JetForce Rider, I ask if this electric, air…
Sainte Foy first appeared on my radar in around 2010, when I heard it was great for a freeride snowboarding holidays with a vast area of lift accessible off-piste. So when we started planning a french ski resort road trip I set aside…
In May 2016 I visited the Kaunertal Glacier in Austria for the Snowboard Spring Break test event. I went expecting sunshine and slush, but instead got fog and freshies. In this review of Kaunertal snowboarding holiday at Hotel Kirchenwirt I will look at the…
The ingredients for our France freeride snowboarding road trip included: one Kia Sorento, two snowboarders, four ski resorts, seven snowboards, eleven days and 1700 miles. Missing ingredients were road maps, French language, peak fitness, apres willpower, and snow chains. What could possibly go wrong? The plan was simple, ferry…
For me, the most important part of a ski holiday is the skiing. Lovely accommodation, great food, lively apres and fun off-slope activities are an added bonus, but not a requirement to having a good trip. That was how I felt until recently, read this review of Hotel…
Megeve is known for being exclusive, expensive, and not the most extreme of resorts. Before visiting I thought of it as a place for rich people to ski for a bit, look good in their gear and do some Parisian style…
Tignes was the third stop on our freeride road trip. Having enjoyed fresh snow in Megeve and Sainte Foy, the snow gods again delivered plenty of fresh snow overnight – perfect to conduct a Tignes freeride snowboarding holiday review. The abundance of snow and a lack…
From the heights of Mont Blanc to the less-crowded peaks of the Pyrenees, France offers a winter wonderland of reliably snowy slopes and cosy chalets all year round. The perennial snows, easy access and high altitude make the French Alps the most…
Instead of asking yourself what equipment you need to ski or snowboard off piste, perhaps you would be better off asking yourself what backcountry ski gear you need to ski safely off piste. Skiing or snowboarding outside of the managed…
