Guides

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 when...

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 a...

As the year draws to a close and the air turns crisp, thoughts inevitably turn to Christmas and - more importantly - getting in a ski break. And with so many of the European ski resorts looking like a...

The rise of the remote worker, or digital nomad, is often seen as an opportunity to not just travel and work, but really enjoy a place. And while the image of the digital nomad is usually sitting by the...

I have skied in some seriously impressive places; Park City and Aspen in the US, Lake Louise up in Canada and St. Moritz in Switzerland. So when people ask me whether a European ski trip is really worth the...

Capturing your skiing or snowboarding footage usually means an action camera such as the ol' GoPro or increasingly the Insta360 or DJI Osmo Action cams. But for a whole other angle on the action there are a growing number...

For first-time skiers, the choice of resort can shape the entire experience. Gentle slopes, patient ski instructors, and simple lift systems can make the difference between a frustrating first attempt and a week that builds confidence with every run....

A high altitude snow sports playground in the French Tarentaise valley, La Plagne is a popular ski resort attracting millions of visitors a year. Linked to neighbouring Les Arcs as part of the huge Paradiski area, there is a...

Skiing and snowboarding are definitely a workout. OK, no it’s not like running a marathon, so ski fitness doesn’t mean you have to be in peak physical condition. But being prepared for the amount of exercise involved isn’t just...

Riding groomed pistes is great. But there comes a time when every skier or snowboarder eyes that off-piste and just has to go explore. Luckily here in Europe we do have some great ski resorts with access to some...