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…
Learning to Ski in Courchevel
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…
Summer in the Alps: Why We Love It
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,…
The best backcountry gear; transceivers, probes, shovels and more…
When the snow looks as good as it does today it's easy to throw caution to the wind and dive straight into the nearest patch of powder you can get to. But making sure you've got the right kit in your pack, and that you know how to use it (and…
The best ski touring in Verbier: Adventures Off-Piste
If you want to ski fresh, untracked powder, with nobody else for miles around you could go heli-skiing but that's expensive. The alternative is to go ski-touring and use special bindings and furry climbing "skins" on your skis to walk up the…
The Insider’s Guide to the Best Ski Resort New Year’s Eve Parties
New Year's Eve parties can bring their own special kind of pressure.
It can be a logistical nightmare with extortionate taxi fares, where you always seem to end up with FOMO (fear of missing out). BUT ski holidays over New Year are a perfect…
Tips for Skiing in Courchevel
We have been travelling around our resorts catching up with our instructors and gathering as much local info as we can. We have already completed a tips for skiing in Tignes. Next stop is Courchevel. Here are our tips for skiing in Courchevel.
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