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A compact ski resort within a stones throw of Innsbruck, Schlick 2000 looks modest on paper. At the entrance to the Stubai valley, most people skip Schlick in search of the bigger glacier at the foot of the valley....

There is no shortage of great places to stay for a ski break in Austria. And while most head to the big resorts such as Mayrhofem, St Anton or Kitzbuhel, many people are looking for that less busy ski...

During your recent visits to a ski resort, you may have seen quite a few people slogging their way uphill on skis. It may seem like a silly thing to do when there's a perfectly good system of ski...

Spend any time on YouTube, Reddit or any other social site and you might be forgiven for thinking that North American lift prices for ski resorts are insane. Actually, yes they are. Especially if you go to the big...

Spending a ski season in the mountains, riding on your days off, and immersing yourself in the unique ski resort lifestyle is a dream for many. But making it happen does require a bit of prep. And this goes...

So when it comes to ski packing lists, there are things you need and things that are not so essential. And as we're just back from a great trip, its fresh in my mind to drop my list of...

It's known as a paradise for skiers and snowboarders, with some of the most iconic ski destinations in Europe. So is Chamonix a good place to learn how to ski or snowboard? As unofficial capital of the French Alps,...

Après ski is a major part of many people's winter holiday in the French Alps. There's nothing like finishing your day on the mountain with a drink or two. The après ski scene varies throughout ski resorts; at one...

THIS IS AN OLD ARTICLE - IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR WINTER 2025/26 PREDICTIONS CLICK HERE... While winter means cold, and it does mean snowfall, the amount, the consistency and the quality of the winter season is not a given...

As the winter sets in, if you’re anything like me, you’re checking snow forecasts and ski holiday deals to see what gems you can find. And you might also be thinking about not just the best time to go...