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...
