It’s Bond, James Bond! After much anticipation, the long-awaited 007 Elements exhibition at the summit of the Gaislachkogl in Sölden has finally op...
Driving to your ski holiday in the Alps is an attractive option (and a beautiful road trip). You’ll have total flexibility without having to rely o...
Once you’ve stayed in ski-in, ski-out accommodation, you’ll never go back. The luxury of waking up in the morning, stepping outside and having the...
Whether you’re a new skier or an experienced shredder, everybody enjoys a nice blue run now and again. Carving out lush turns on a freshly groomed...
Ski holidays are invariably sprinkled with common phrases. From complaints about the difficulty of the slope, to arguments about which direction to...
A ski area does not always have to be challenging and complicated. Vast blue or easy red runs are just as lovely for beginners and advanced skiers....
Have you ever skied in Africa, or dodged hot ash and smoke while skiing down an active volcano? While the Swiss, Austrian, Italian and French Alps...
France has many huge ski resorts. It even boasts the largest ski resorts in the world! Hundreds of kilometres of slopes are the rule rather than th...
The invention of skiing dates back several thousand years, and a lot has changed about our beloved sport over the years. Winter sports technology h...
If you find yourself pining after the Alps in summer, you're not alone. Every true skier and snowboarder can relate to the frustrating wait for win...
One of the biggest hassles about any ski holiday in the Alps is how to get there in the first place! Complicated transfers with long wait times are...
The highest ski resort in Europe and with access to 600km of pistes in the sprawling Les Trois Vallées ski area, Val Thorens is no ordinary ski res...
Austria’s Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn has made some exciting changes for the upcoming 2019-2020 ski season. These include th...
Austria is one of Britain’s favourite ski destinations. It’s relatively easy to reach (although nothing is easier than skiing in Britain’s very own...
As we face a brutal heatwave this week, perhaps you can’t help thinking wistfully of the cold, crisp winter air in the Alps. Yes, maybe we sometime...
There’s no better place to ski than the land of wine and cheese! Oh, and powder snow! Thanks to its massive linked ski areas, its world-class off-p...
Dubbed the “Island in the Sun” for its annual 300 days of sunshine, Alpe d'Huez is the fifth-largest ski resort in France, with 250km of pistes for...
The annual end of ski season is always a terribly sad time. As the snow melts and the ski hills slowly turn green, your mood slowly turns blue. But...
Skiers and snowboarders across Britain have been looking forward to winter ever since the end of last ski season. One of the best things about the...
Slipping while you're getting on, bailing halfway up on the button lift, taking out your neighbour on the way off at the top (snowboarders, this on...
The Swiss Alps are the preferred ski holiday destination for many members of the royal family and the jet-set. And although prices can be steep, it...
Lyon is a gateway to the French Alps and, as luck would have it, many airlines offer flights from Britain to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport. Whether yo...
Flying into Grenoble for the holidays? Your ski trip just got a little easier! With many airlines operating flights to the UK, Grenoble Airport is...
We talk a lot about ski resorts that are beginner-friendly and family-friendly, but we admit that it can sometimes be difficult to find a ski resor...
Ski boots aren’t the most comfortable footwear around. In fact, some of us would go so far as to say we HATE THEM. Pretty much the only thing they’...
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 hi...
It’s not a proper ski holiday without a few rousing après-ski sessions. There’s a reason droves of skiers and snowboarders in the Alps eagerly star...
With over 270km of pistes, the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is one of the largest and most diverse ski areas in the Alps, off...
It's the most beautiful sport in the world and a sure-fire way to bring out the endorphins. Fresh mountain air, spectacular mountain views, carving...
It's the first trip of the year and skiing is the only thing on your mind. The view over the snow-capped mountains is spectacular, and as you ride...
One of the best parts of a ski day is stopping in at a cosy alpine hut for a cup of tea (or something stronger, of course). Whether high up on the...
Skiing has gotten a lot easier since the days when we had to wave our ski poles in the air to help our friends find us! In the last few years, Alpi...
Mayrhofen ski resort, nestled in Austria’s Zillertal Alps, is famous for legendary après-ski, a good music scene and the invigorating Hara Kiri, on...
Geneva is a wonderful jumping-off point for many ski resorts. Located on the border between France, Switzerland and Germany, it is within short rea...
Have you always wanted to feel like a film star while skiing? Well, now is your chance! You might not have known it, but there is an abundance of f...
The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is one of the largest and most diverse ski areas in Austria, with around 270km of pistes. Th...
We only ever talk about the endless powder, the wonderful food, the laughs and the good times. But, while it’s hard to admit, sometimes a few thing...
A ski resort is like its own mini world and comes with various distinct types of skiers. From snow bunnies to ski bums to fair-weather skiers, ski...
Deservedly popular in North America and quickly catching on in Europe’s ski resorts, night skiing is one of my personal favourites. You just can’t...
A few days before her first birthday, little Cash Rowley has already been bitten by the snowboarding bug. This American toddler is so cute she even...
Results are in: Snowplaza readers have selected the best 20 ski resorts in the Alps! A huge thank-you to the 55 000 skiers and snowboarders all aro...
It’s a first in France. It’s a mind-blowing journey. It’s the most fun you’ll ever have. It’s a 4-season alpine coaster with virtual reality! No id...
It's all very well to hear about exotic ski resorts on the other side of the world, but for those of us who don't have the time or money to go gall...
After a week of powder and good times, there’s no better way to impress your friends and family back home than with the world’s perfect selfie. Whe...
Can't decide between a city trip and a ski holiday? Why not combine the two? The Alps have plenty of charming towns within easy reach of a ski area...
Not just a ski area for pros, the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn boasts family fun for children of all ages. Younger tots can e...
From the words “kaiser” and “schmarnn,” kaiserschmarrn literally means “the Emperor’s nonsense,” and it’s easy to see why this muddle of broken pan...
As we inch closer to Christmas, weather forecasts are starting to call for colder temperatures on Christmas Day in the UK. Although it’s the deares...
Every skier or snowboarder has that one friend who is totally obsessed with the snow, but has never been on skis or a snowboard. Much as you pester...
Finally, a long weekend! The chocolate and bunnies at Easter are all good and well, but true skiers and boarders know that, more importantly, this...
We see these strange machines come out onto the slopes at the end of every ski day, but have you ever wondered exactly how a piste basher works its...
One of Austria's most popular ski areas, the Hintertux Glacier boasts 60km of slopes with the most reliable snow cover in the country. The Hintertu...
The history of winter sports at Chamonix goes way back. This Savoyard ski town lies at the foot of the legendary Mont Blanc, which at 4810m is the...
No sun? No stress! Not for nothing is Mayrhofen among the most popular ski resorts in Austria. Nestled in the beautiful Ziller Valley of the Austri...
The first thing you think of when you hear “European ski resorts” is undoubtedly the Alps. What better place to ski or snowboard than on these maje...
Looking for a way to end 2017 in style? Hoping to start off the year 2018 with a bang? There’s no better way to celebrate than with an alpine holid...
Those endless ski lift queues in high season are something to be avoided at all costs, and we can’t think of a better way to do that than by choosi...
Whether you’re a non-skier accompanying your family on a winter sports holiday, or just a skier who likes to shop a bit in their free time – who do...
A favourite ski resort in the Austrian Alps, Mayrhofen has it all - the steepest piste in Austria, a great variety of beginner and intermediate ter...
The Olympics made it look easy, skiers and snowboarders effortlessly whizzing down insanely steep slopes and beating each other by a matter of seco...
You might know Davos as the location of the annual World Economic Forum conference, but did you know it's also one of the most popular ski resorts...
The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is the ideal destination for a ski holiday with friends. With more than 270km of slopes, a l...
It's a big competition trying to work out which of the so-called “longest pistes in the Alps” are actually the longest. But why settle on just one?...
Nestled on the border between Austria and Italy, Carinthia is known for its guaranteed snow and exceptional amount of sunny days. This is the perfe...
Has the thought of taking a ski holiday in the summer ever crossed your mind? Now that it’s so late in the season and closing festivals are being a...
The SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental draws hordes of visitors year-round and it's no wonder: with 284 kilometres of pistes, 90 lifts and 81 mounta...
Never mind the sweaty bodies, unkempt hair and days-old socks. When you slide off the slopes and into the infectious atmosphere of the après-ski ba...
Nothing can beat the vibe of spring skiing. With bright sunshine and flowers peeking through the snow, everyone seems to be in a good mood. Even ap...
Days are getting longer, temperatures are rising and the mountains are slowly but surely turning greener. It’s our least-favourite time of year aga...
Salzburg Airport is just a hop, a skip and a jump from Britain, with affordable flights from London and other major cities on airlines including Br...
Turin (also known as Turin-Caselle) isn’t the first airport you think of when you’re planning your ski holiday in the Alps, but this airport in Pie...
As January draws to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on the past month and assess how you’ve been doing on your New Year’s Resolutions. Ok, so...
With Easter weekend just around the corner, it’s time to start looking at your best options for this chocolate-filled holiday. And what better way...
With an endless variety of piste and off-piste skiing, renowned après-ski and internationally famous music and comedy festivals, the Mayrhofen ski...
Looking for somewhere to escape for the weekend with your sweetheart? Search no further! Straight out of a fairy tale, the Mayrhofen ski resort is...
The sunny province of Carinthia, nestled on Austria’s southern border next to Italy and Slovenia, has a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. Therapeutic...
Après-ski is an integral part of skiing and shouldn’t be overlooked when planning your holiday! Conveniently placed umbrella bars at the edge of th...
Dig out your woolly jumpers and dust off your equipment… ski season is here! In an early-season gift from Mother Nature, several ski areas across t...
This weekend marks the finale of the annual Art on Ice show, which played at Zurich and Lausanne earlier this week and is staging two more performa...
It’s never too late to start planning your 2017/2018 ski and snowboarding holidays! If there’s one thing we’ve learned from last season’s bizarrely...
After a brief reprieve in the wake of Storm Eleanor last weekend, the Southern Alps across France, Switzerland and Italy received another bout of h...
Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is a beehive of activity in the winter. Millions of skiers choose to go to the Glemm Valley for their skii...
France is known for its massive ski areas – the biggest in the world – and institutional approach to ski resorts, with chain hotels and ski-in, ski...
Hordes of skiers flock to the best-known resorts in the Alps every year. There's a reason they're so popular, and you know you're guaranteed to get...
In recent years, ski resorts in Czechia have become increasingly modern. If you are satisfied with a smaller number of piste kilometres, they are a...
Amid cash flow problems, Cairngorm Mountain was first placed under administration and subsequently taken over by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (...
A ski lift in Georgia started moving backwards last Friday, throwing skiers and snowboarders into crowds of horrified onlookers as it whipped insan...
Chamonix is a skiing destination for the bucket list if ever there was one. This renowned ski resort was the host village for the first-ever Winter...
There’s no denying it: skiing and snowboarding are expensive sports. A week of skiing can set you back a pretty penny, especially if you’re plannin...
We cannot deny it: winter sports are expensive. A week of skiing often costs as much as a few weeks of summer holidays. Especially if you go skiing...
A skier skiing at Whistler Blackcomb in Canada this spring had the fright of a lifetime when he narrowly missed being attacked by a mama bear with...
Mother Nature has brought more fresh snow to the mountains! Another cold front reached the northern side of the Alps on Sunday night and brought a...
It’s been a chilly week in Europe, with a cold snap sweeping much of the continent. As might be expected, ski resorts in the Alps are expecting bit...
Dodgy knees? Mature skier? Or just not quite as fit as you wish you were? Whatever the case, American company Roam Robotics has come up with a solu...
They tear off the bindings, toss the snowboard to one side and sink into the snow, refusing to budge another inch. If an ordinary mini-break or bea...
The World Cup piste at the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn offers a juicy challenge for advanced skiers and boarders who want to...
Les Menuires is centrally located within Les Trois Vallées, one of the world's biggest linked ski areas with around 600km of slopes. The sheer size...
As soon as the last of the ski resorts in Europe closes in the late spring, skiing summer depression sets in. What to do during the long days of ho...
When is the last time you were in an infinity pool at 2050m above sea level? That's right, never. This incredible spot in Kühtai breaks the mould,...
Nestled halfway between Vancouver and the Rocky Mountains is Sun Peaks Resort, Canada’s second-largest ski area and best-kept secret. Savvy skiers...
The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is legendary for its jam-packed event calendar. From the famous Rave on Snow ski season open...
The temperatures are warming, the first flowers are starting to bloom and it’s time for every skier and snowboarder to start dreading the worst tim...
Welcome to one of the largest ski conglomerates in the world! The Dolomiti Superski pass gives access to 12 ski resorts and 1200km of pistes in the...
The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is one of the largest and most popular ski areas in Austria, attracting thousands of skiers...
It’s been decided: The FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships 2023 will take place at the legendary French ski resorts of Courchevel and Méribel, in...
Planning is already underway for the FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships 2023 and the biggest question is: Austria or France? Both Saalbach and C...
If you’re flying to the Alps, luggage restrictions can seriously affect the price tag of your ski holiday. It’s something we sometimes don’t think...
Did you know that France and Switzerland have organisations that certify certain ski resorts as family-friendly destinations? If you're looking for...
Livigno isn't the best-known ski resort in Europe yet, but in our opinion it won't be long before it's mentioned in the same breath as giants such...
Since merging with the deep powder mecca of Fieberbrunn a few years ago, the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn has made a name for...
