What to do in Verbier if you’re not Skiing
While Verbier is famous for skiing, it also offers various winter activities for those who don't prefer skiing or are new to it. If you're not into skiing, fret not, as there are many other experiences in Verbier that you can enjoy without hitting…
5 Great New Activities to try in a Ski Resort
Ski resorts are set in some of the most beautiful countryside imaginable but many of us only see a very small, and often crowded, part of them. Perhaps you have been heading to the same resort for years and fancy trying something new, or maybe…
Ski Holidays on a Shoestring
OK, so maybe a shoestring is over egging it slightly. But with a little creativity and pre-planning you can still holiday in some of the finest ski resorts, while on a budget. Admitedly you can spend a fortune skiing in Courchevel or Verbier.…
Life Lessons to Learn from Eddie the Eagle
Five skiing life lessons to learn from the Eddie The Eagle movie
The ultimate underdog real life story of Eddie “The Eagle” Edwards, who managed to make it to the 1988 Winter Olympic Games despite being entirely self funded, will be making…
5 Best Après Spots in the Alps
After a long day on the slopes you just want an early evening, right? No thanks. Après ski is a legendary part of a ski or snowboarding trip. If you’re looking to drink too much, dance on the table in your ski boots and stumble on home, there…
Ski Apps Review – the old & the new
APPS, APPS, APPS! It can be hard to stay on top of all the new apps being developed each day. And if you’re looking for some helpful and high-tech tools for the mountain there are a number of apps to choose from. Two years ago we wrote about…
10 Reasons to Ski over Christmas and New Year
Ski resorts don’t close on Christmas or New Years' day, and it's a magical time to be in the mountains. Imagine yourself sitting by the fire, sipping mulled wine with the mountains covered in snow just outside your chalet. Time to treat yourself…
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