By Paul
Italy’s Alpine resorts have been a well-kept secret among savvy skiers for decades. Here’s what we’ve learnt after years of sending skiers to these mountains: Italian resorts rival anywhere in the Alps, often with fewer crowds, warmer hospitality, and exceptional value throughout the season. These aren’t just pretty destinations. Italian resorts have been hosting World … Continued
By Ewan
Christmas is just on the horizon, and nothing feels more festive than seeing snowfall on the big day. If you combine fresh flakes with twinkly lights and a glass of mulled wine, then you’re sure to be filled with the joys of the season. But where are you most likely to experience fresh snow falling … Continued
By James
The first thing that’ll strike you in the 3 Zinnen Dolomites resort, is the breathtaking sight of your natural surroundings. Where cloud-scrapping limestone spires tower over emerald forests which frame the views of skiers carving first tracks into untouched slopes. And the silence … a silence that is only broken by the sound of your … Continued
Things have changed a good deal in how winter resorts are run over the past 25 years. As ski areas expanded in the late 20th century, environmentalists were seen as a nuisance sometimes thwarting their plans. Today the environmentalists work for or with the ski resorts, calling the shots on new developments, ensuring they result … Continued
Skiers have always been open-minded types. There’s something about being together in the mountains, usually with a diverse group of people from various nationalities having fun on the slopes together, surrounded by the mighty and magnificent mountains, that helps us forget our differences. In the words of a well-known song, we can, if we like, … Continued
Unless we head off glacier skiing in the Alps or Scandinavia, or even book that dream southern hemisphere ski trip, a lot of the life of a skier or snowboarder is essentially a waiting game. For seven months of the year, we put on a brave face, initially faking enthusiasm for the arrival of warmer … Continued
