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When my husband suggested three days of hut-to-hut hiking in the Alps. Through the Vanoise National Park to be exact, I’ll admit I envisioned soggy sandwiches, flea-bitten blankets and biting winds. I was also a little concerned about my fitness level. I’ll admit, I haven’t been the most active since the snow melted. Except for […]
Long sunny days, Alpine meadows and lakes, farmers markets and enough adventure activities to keep the biggest adrenaline junkies grinning from ear to ear all week. What’s not like to like about summer in the Alps? And yet it remains it’s biggest kept secret. So many people head here each year for their skiing fix but […]
“You’re so lucky, I wish I could do a ski season“. If I was bought a demi for everytime someone told me that then I’d never make it out onto the slopes. So do one then! Why not? It really does take all sorts. It’s not just for those who haven’t yet found “a proper […]
This season, New Generation Méribel have teamed up with Summit Photography, to offer clients the opportunity to take home an unforgettable memento of their week with us. A ski photographer from Summit Photography follows most adult group lessons/clinics and all of the kids groups, capturing dynamic action shots on the mountain. The participants then have […]
“I remember when I started skiing back in the 80s the length of skis defined your prowess as a ski demon or ski legend some would say. The better skier you were, the longer your skis. So you can imagine my dismay that after a break of about 6 years from the mountains I returned […]
After an amazing day exploring Morzine last week we thought it about time we packed our passports and exchanged our Euros for CHFs to see what all the fuss is about in the Swiss resorts of Verbier and Villars. Having never skied in either resort I was excited to say the least and with our powder […]
Right, it’s that time of year again: the countdown to winter has started. You’ve decided you want to do a ski season but now the more practical question: what the heck to pack? And what will fit into that magical 25kg single suitcase that your new employer is letting you take? And what else do […]
After last week’s guide on learning to ski in Courchevel we thought we’d head to slightly higher ground, just around the corner in the Espace Killy. The Espace Killy is the combination of two resorts: Val d’Isère and Tignes, and boasts an impressive snow record making it a firm favourite with skiers and boarders the world over. Admittedly, the […]
If you’re planning your first ski holiday and you’re wondering where to start out, or are feeling a little apprehensive then fret not! Taking your first tentative steps needn’t be nerve wracking and to help you get started we’ve put together some insider tip’s for those learning to ski in Courchevel. So read on…. And […]
For many a mention of the Alps evokes visions of snow-capped ridges, freshly groomed pistes or the satisfaction of a vin chaud after a long day on the hill. But for many who (after countless winter seasons) now consider the Alps their home, this mountainous landscape means so much more. And it just may have […]
Last season more of you than ever skied or boarded off piste with us; in search of fresh lines and the skills to ski or ride them with style. We ran 64 off piste courses and guided adventures, taking 229 of you into the deep stuff, without even counting all the private lessons….. Ski Hard, […]
A family ski trip is the best way to enjoy winter with your little ones. Whether you’re new to skiing or a seasoned pro, you will find these tips useful when planning a family ski trip. To make the most of your family ski trip, you will need to do some planning. The secret to […]
