If you’ve ever shopped for ski gear, you’ll have noticed that Gore Tex is everywhere. And it’s often significantly more expensive than the option without it - so surely it’s a premium feature. Right?  While Gore Tex is...

There's something special about a last minute ski trip. You watch the snow forecast, you see a bluebird weekend coming, and boom ... you're on a plane two days later with an overstuffed hand luggage case. But which...

Part of the largest ski area in the world, the Portes du Soleil, Les Gets is preparing for a landmark season. The famous French Alpine village marks 90 years since the launch of its very first ski lift,...

If you're heading to Verbier this winter you'll be stoked to hear that the connection from Geneva Airport (GVA) is easier than ever. Trains will now go direct from Geneva Airport train station direct to Le Chable, which...

Planning your winter ski trip often comes with a harsh reminder that, yes, skiing is expensive. And thanks to surging costs, it's only gotten more expensive in recent years. But thankfully here in Europe, we do have options...

The winter season is fast approaching and for those of us making early season ski trip plans, Avoriaz is always a tempting option. And in case you needed any other excuse to book an early ski trip to...

The weather is turning and thoughts turn to winter trips and, if you're that way inclined, ski music festivals. And if you love a ski music festival then one of the best in the Alps right now is...

Staring at a map of endless ski resorts, you might be wrestling with the age-old questions; go big with a mega-resort, or embrace the charm of a smaller, boutique option? As someone who's clicked into bindings at quite...

La Plagne is an amazing ski resort, with lots of options for accommodation. On our last visit, we stayed as a group in the Hotel Rhododendrons located in Plagne 1800. If you're heading to La Plagne and you're...

Following on from the summer closure of the glaciers in Zermatt and Hintertux, Europe’s final summer ski glacier at Passo Stelvio has temporarily closed. Italy’s Passo Stelvio was the final holdout in what has been a brutal summer...