Snow Report December 2025: Pow for Christmas or New Year?

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If you've got a trip planned to the Alps over Christmas, you might be eying the weather forecast nervously. It might also be worth checking your map, as a stark divide has opened up across Europe, creating a "tale of two winters" right before the Christmas and New Year peak holiday season. Whether you are chasing powder right now or nervously watching the webcams for your Christmas trip, here is the breakdown of what is happening...

The Best Bansko Hotels & Chalets: Where to Stay

The Best Bansko Hotels & Chalets: Where to Stay

Heading to Bansko for your next ski trip? The Bulgarian ski resort is a popular winter retreat thanks to it's lively town and it's affordable nature (albeit less so than previous years). And one of the reasons to head...

Best ski apps guide

8 Best Apps for Skiing This Winter

The smartphone has quietly become as essential to the modern skier's kit as a good pair of ski goggles. When used correctly, it’s not a distraction from the mountain environment, but a tool to enhance it. In fact, the right software turns the...

France Ban Smoking Across All Ski Slopes and Lift Systems

France Ban Smoking Across All Ski Slopes and Lift Systems

Nationwide Decree Eliminates Cigarettes from Queues, Chairlifts, and Pistes Starting 2025/2026 Season A new national public health measure, solidified by Decree No. 2025-582 and effective for the 2025/2026 winter season, has formally outlawed smoking across nearly all outdoor public...

November 2025 Sees Record Breaking Snowfall in Alps

November 2025 Sees Record Breaking Snowfall in Alps

It's been a great start to the season across the Alps, and if you're lucky enough to be able to access one of the Alpine ski resorts in France, Switzerland, Austria or Italy, then you're probably already aware. In...

World Ski Awards 2025: The Winners This Season

World Ski Awards 2025: The Winners This Season

The World Ski Awards is one of the many travel industry awards shows which look to recognise the world of snowsports. And yes, there are a few, but this one is the biggy... Voted on by thousands of ski...

How to choose your perfect ski resort this winter

How to Choose the Right Ski Resort For You

If you're like me, a ski trip can be the highlight of the year. And when it comes to planning your ski trip, you're usually weighing up a whole bunch of options, It can make it tricky to know...

Burton Process Flying V Snowboard Review

Burton Process Flying V Snowboard Review

The Burton Process Flying V is a snowboard thats been around for a few years but has become a staple of Burton's line up. This is a versatile all-mountain snowboard designed for riders who want a playful, forgiving, and...

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