In Austria, you can find many campsites where you can stay with a camper van or caravan in winter. Winter camping is becoming increasingly popular,...
Austrian motorways require a vignette, yet you don't need one for every ski area in Austria. You reach these areas, for example, by driving on road...
After winter sports, it is time to wash your ski gear. Before returning everything to the closet, remove all stains and unpleasant odours. Never wa...
For many, skiwear is the last thing to consider when planning a winter sports holiday. Others, however, buy a new outfit every year. Do you care ab...
What should you bring with you when you go on winter holidays? Especially when you go skiing for the first time, it can be pretty challenging to th...
Many winter sports enthusiasts travel to ski resorts by car, making it the most popular means of transport. Is it any wonder? You can take everythi...
Let's face it: winter sports are expensive, so how can you book a winter holiday as cheaply as possible? Some tips can help you go on a skiing holi...
Since 1 November 2021, driving on winter tyres has been compulsory on certain roads in mountainous areas in France. If you drive without them and d...
Are you looking for Austrian ski resorts suitable for beginners? In this weblog, we tell you which ski areas are perfect for you. Beginner skiers a...
Are you looking for a ski destination in Austria with piste-side accommodation? There are plenty of Austrian ski villages where you can hit the slo...
What are the best ski resorts for a winter sports holiday with children? To be honest, for most kids, a snowy slope and a sledge are already enough...
Small ski resorts in Austria are the ski destinations that mile-eaters prefer to ignore. No excess piste kilometres, just a handful of slopes. But...
Learning to ski is a rewarding but challenging experience. When you’re hurtling at breakneck speeds down the nursery slopes with no idea how to sto...
Being scared on skis is no fun. It affects many winter sports enthusiasts skiing for the first time or clicking back into the slats after a long ti...
Anyone using the Swiss national roads this year will need a Swiss vignette for 2023. This requirement applies to all residents, tourists and vehicl...
Would you like to have your own skis, but your budget doesn't allow for a pair of brand new slats? Then second-hand skis might be a good solution....
Are you going on your first winter sports holiday this coming winter? In this article, we will answer all your questions about your first winter sp...
A winter sports holiday with a baby - is it possible and fun? Of course, your little one is still too small to ski, and as a parent, you will ski a...
While most people race down the slopes worry-free and with much fun, some struggle with ski anxiety. Most winter sports enthusiasts don't hit the s...
Snowboarding for beginners equals bruised knees and bottoms from falling, fights with the drag lift and a lot of contact with the cold snow. The fi...
Slightly panicked about the possibility of spending all summer stuck inside? Don't worry, we're all in the same boat. Luckily, there are a few quic...
In almost all ski resorts in the Alps, ski passes are free for children up to 5 or 6 years old. After that age, finding a ski area where you pay no...
It's no fun skiing when you’re afraid. And it happens to the best of us, whether you’re just starting out, whether you’ve been away from skis for a...
There are many things to consider when buying a new pair of ski goggles, from the different types of lenses to the way they fit your helmet. In thi...
The usual ski holiday consists of nothing but good times. After all, what could go wrong? You're partaking in your favourite sport and you've been...
So, you hit the jackpot and found a budget flight straight to the heart of the Alps. You were thinking ahead, so you’ve already booked an affordabl...
We all love a ski holiday, with its attendant adrenaline rushes, mountain views and fun in the snow. But there are certain problems that loom over...
Anyone who's ever ventured into the world of ski shopping will recognise the barrage of unfamiliar terms: flex! camber! rocker! You feel pressure t...
As the coronavirus sweeps through the world and has us all huddling inside and social distancing, skiing might be the last thing on your mind. But...
Viewing platforms with panoramic views of the Alps, high-altitude mountain restaurants with outdoor sun loungers where you can feel the sunshine on...
Anyone who's ever skied on improperly waxed skis will recognise the importance of keeping your skis maintained. In addition to preserving your gear...
In the ski and snowboard world you'll see a bit of everything, from gearheads who wax their skis multiple times a week to laid-back people who don'...
So you want to teach your partner to ski! Whether you’ve just started a new relationship or whether you’ve been nagging them for years to try your...
Taking off your ski boots at the end of the day is the best feeling in the world... until the stench overwhelms you! And it's no wonder they smell...
Mystified by the array of choices presented to you when all you want to do is just get a pair of skis so you can enjoy your ski holiday? In this ar...
Still haven't booked your ski holiday this year? Just got back from Austria and already dying to go again? Book through Sunweb and you'll have acce...
Après-ski is the best! Free-flowing alcohol, singing along to cheesy après-ski hits and creating unforgettable memories with your friends. The down...
The first ski holiday with your significant other can either be the time of your life or a complete disaster. More often than not, you have the pow...
Having trouble deciding on which model skis or snowboard to hire? Wondering whether you should bring your own boots with you? There are loads of qu...
Some people just aren't made for the cold. If you start shivering when everyone else around you is wearing shorts and a t-shirt, you're probably on...
We all obsessively check the snow report to make sure there will be enough snow for our ski holidays. But, while this is totally out of our hands,...
You're almost ready to set off on your very first ski holiday and you're in a fine mood. You've been preparing for weeks and you're ready to hit th...
Skiing off-piste and exploring the backcountry are enticing options for advanced skiers. Virgin powder, beautiful scenery and the chance to be in n...
Have you just booked your very first-ever ski holiday? No idea how to start preparing or what to bring? Don't worry, we've got you covered! A littl...
Summer is creeping around the corner and before you know it, it will be ski season again! It's time to start browsing chalets and ski areas in the...
Doing a ski season in a ski resort is a fantastic way to improve your ski technique by leaps and bounds, not to mention spend all winter skiing for...
No friends on powder days! But is that really what you want? To many of us, the idea of a solo ski holiday can sound daunting. Your mind fills with...
The latest climate report released by the World Meteorological Organization tells us more of the same old depressing news: the earth is continuing...
Om lang plezier van je skimateriaal te houden dien je ze goed te onderhouden. Snowplaza heeft de belangrijkste ski onderhoud tips voor na de winter...
Een wintersport in het voorjaar is zó ontzettend fijn! Eindelijk zijn de dagen langer, schijnt het zonnetje volop en kun je een laagje minder aan....
Skiing and snowboarding carry their fair share of risk, no matter whether you’re a beginner or an expert. But with a few simple precautions, you ca...
Picture empty pistes. Good. Now add to that no lift queues (even in peak school holiday periods), seriously good powder, an excellent snow park and...
Last minute ski holidays are becoming more popular as skiers and snowboarders prefer to wait until the last minute to be sure of having the best sn...
The skiers’ and snowboarders’ verdict on Snowplaza is clear: the best ski resort in France is Val Thorens! The highest ski resort in Europe already...
If you’re off to Val d'Isere, in the Espace Killy in the French Alps for your next ski holidays you’ll no doubt hear about the independent ski scho...
If you still haven’t managed to get away skiing or snowboarding this season and you’re looking to ski this spring, then Tignes is the perfect resor...
Val d'Isere in the French Alps has everything you could ask for in a skiing resort: it has a fantastic ski area adapted to both skiers and snowboar...
I was recently asked to name the best French ski resorts! This is a hard task as everyone has different needs and expectations from their ski holid...
After the chaos in the French Alps this weekend caused by sudden, heavy snowfalls and bad road management, snow chains and how to fit them are a ra...
Apres ski for many is almost as important as skiing itself! French ski resorts such as Tignes, Val d'Isere, Val Thorens and Alpe d'Huez have got th...
If you’re wondering what to get for Christmas present for your husband or wife or teenage kids who love skiing or snowboarding, don’t look any furt...
As I spend more time surfing the net than the slopes, I often come across interesting websites offering services relating to ski holidays. The name...
Here’s the next chapter in my series about ski lessons in France and the alternatives on offer. If learning to ski already seems like a challenge,...
Ski holidays should be a pleasant experience but let’s all admit they are less relaxing than beach holidays! With so many things to organise, espec...
If you’re fed up with mediocre ski accommodation where you simply sleep and store your skis and feel like treating yourself to something special fo...
Finding cheap ski holidays can be like searching for the perfect man – just when you think you’ve finally found a good deal, there are always hidde...
The Snowplaza research team have been carefully analysing ski pass prices in ski resorts across Europe to be able to tell you where to find the che...
It may seem too early to start thinking about skiing but in the French Alps you can treat yourself to some superb early season skiing very soon. Yo...
With the summer holidays over, iIt’s time to starting thinking about this season’s ski holidays. Juggling your ski holiday budget may well be one o...
Once again, the hugely successful Telegraph Ski and Snowboard Shows return to London and Manchester in October and November this year. Whether you...
