Everything must come to an end – sadly, even ski season. It’s been a great one! We’ve enjoyed loads of fresh powder, danced to many an après-ski hit and created tons of great memories. But apart from the lucky few among us who will ski at glacier ski resorts this summer, the rest of us will have to recognise that it’s just about time to bid farewell to ski season 2017/2018. Luckily we’ve gathered a few pointers to help you survive the long, painful summer months. Not ready to give up on skiing just yet? Keep reading for some unique ways to bring this snow sport into the summer!
Britain’s ski resorts may not rival the Alps, but its indoor ski slopes are nothing to sneeze at. It’s not quite the real thing, but it’s an excuse to dig your ski gear out of the closet and work on your form before next year’s ski season!
It seems so obvious, yet many skiers and snowboarders don’t take the plunge. Logically, you would think we would naturally be good at sister sports like waterskiing, wakeboarding, surfing or even skateboarding! If you want to be really original, try “urban skiing” as depicted below!
Ok, this is totally cheating, but if you really can’t last a whole summer without hitting the slopes, consider a glacier ski resort of the handful in the Alps that stay open in the summer months. The terrain is vastly reduced but you’ll have the slopes mostly to yourself and loads of sunshine!
A film can instantly transport you to any place you like and ski films are no exception. Follow along in the tracks of the greats while you picture yourself in a paradisiacal snow sports paradise! You've probably already seen Eddie the Eagle a million times, but here are some other films you should check out.
You might have noticed some oddly shaped slopes while skiing this winter: chances are they serve a double purpose as mountain bike trails. Mountain biking is not for everyone, as it entails careening around blind corners while descending a mountain at hellishly high speeds. But more and more ski resorts are adding this exciting sport to their summer repertoire.
The new thing this year: biking on snow!
Ok, it’s still a ways off, but if there ever was an atmosphere approximating après-ski, the Oktoberfest has to be it. Starting September 22, beer lovers can down the pints and bratwurst while bopping along to the German hits that will be playing in après-ski bars across the Alps just a few months later.
Sick of those burning thighs and stiff muscles on the first ski holiday of the year? There are plenty of exercises you can do to train your body for ski season. Most people start frantically training about a month before the season starts, but if you start in the summer, you’ll be in tip-top shape on opening weekend!
Staying in shape over summer
Summer is a great time to stock up on new gear, especially as you’ll often find it reduced after the end of ski season. The London Ski and Snowboard Show that takes place every October gives a tantalizing taster of the upcoming ski season.
How do you après-ski without the ski? Well, if you keep an open mind, you can find a similar atmosphere at many of the bars nearer to home. It’s not the same as dancing in your ski boots, but hey, maybe you can convince the DJ to play an après-ski hit or two!
Drinks are an important feature of any ski holiday, and mulled wine ranks among the top. Luckily, sangria is the perfect replacement. It’s basically the same – fruit and wine – and it’s nice and refreshing on a hot summer’s day! If you close your eyes you can almost pretend you’re on a mountain terrace.
Summer drinks
Of course, nothing beats the real thing, and we can’t wait for next year’s ski season to start. But hopefully these tips will tide you through the summer!
Everything must come to an end – sadly, even ski season. It’s been a great one! We’ve enjoyed loads of fresh powder, danced to many an après-ski hit and created tons of great memories. But apart from the lucky few among us who will ski at glacier ski resorts this summer, the rest of us will have to recognise that it’s just about time to bid farewell to ski season 2017/2018. Luckily we’ve gathered a few pointers to help you survive the long, painful summer months. Not ready to give up on skiing just yet? Keep reading for some unique ways to bring this snow sport into the summer!
Britain’s ski resorts may not rival the Alps, but its indoor ski slopes are nothing to sneeze at. It’s not quite the real thing, but it’s an excuse to dig your ski gear out of the closet and work on your form before next year’s ski season!
It seems so obvious, yet many skiers and snowboarders don’t take the plunge. Logically, you would think we would naturally be good at sister sports like waterskiing, wakeboarding, surfing or even skateboarding! If you want to be really original, try “urban skiing” as depicted below!
Ok, this is totally cheating, but if you really can’t last a whole summer without hitting the slopes, consider a glacier ski resort of the handful in the Alps that stay open in the summer months. The terrain is vastly reduced but you’ll have the slopes mostly to yourself and loads of sunshine!
A film can instantly transport you to any place you like and ski films are no exception. Follow along in the tracks of the greats while you picture yourself in a paradisiacal snow sports paradise! You've probably already seen Eddie the Eagle a million times, but here are some other films you should check out.
You might have noticed some oddly shaped slopes while skiing this winter: chances are they serve a double purpose as mountain bike trails. Mountain biking is not for everyone, as it entails careening around blind corners while descending a mountain at hellishly high speeds. But more and more ski resorts are adding this exciting sport to their summer repertoire.
The new thing this year: biking on snow!
Ok, it’s still a ways off, but if there ever was an atmosphere approximating après-ski, the Oktoberfest has to be it. Starting September 22, beer lovers can down the pints and bratwurst while bopping along to the German hits that will be playing in après-ski bars across the Alps just a few months later.
Sick of those burning thighs and stiff muscles on the first ski holiday of the year? There are plenty of exercises you can do to train your body for ski season. Most people start frantically training about a month before the season starts, but if you start in the summer, you’ll be in tip-top shape on opening weekend!
Staying in shape over summer
Summer is a great time to stock up on new gear, especially as you’ll often find it reduced after the end of ski season. The London Ski and Snowboard Show that takes place every October gives a tantalizing taster of the upcoming ski season.
How do you après-ski without the ski? Well, if you keep an open mind, you can find a similar atmosphere at many of the bars nearer to home. It’s not the same as dancing in your ski boots, but hey, maybe you can convince the DJ to play an après-ski hit or two!
Drinks are an important feature of any ski holiday, and mulled wine ranks among the top. Luckily, sangria is the perfect replacement. It’s basically the same – fruit and wine – and it’s nice and refreshing on a hot summer’s day! If you close your eyes you can almost pretend you’re on a mountain terrace.
Summer drinks
Of course, nothing beats the real thing, and we can’t wait for next year’s ski season to start. But hopefully these tips will tide you through the summer!
Born and raised in the ski paradise of Vancouver, Canada, I learned to ski before I can remember, balancing precariously on my parents’ skis as they sailed down the hill. I started snowboarding in my teens and am now delighted to be exploring everything Europe’s ski scene has to offer!
