William Carey is a sculptor and an experienced skier who used to ski with the army. In 2010, he was buried by a small but potentially lethal avalanche in the Alps. This is his story. The following is...
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The weekend of January 25 saw the 1,800 mostly lycra-clad racers hurl themselves down a Swiss mountain in search of glory, redemption and a hefty dose of one-upmanship. I spent the race day firstly...
Kaylin Richardson was on the US ski team for ten years. As well as appearing in the Warren Miller films, she’s now an ambassador for the Canyons resort in Utah. And just look at the way she...
It was time for the Snow Angel and I was lying flat on my back, a few metres off piste, arms outstretched, eyes shut, soaking up the rays, wondering how long I’d got until I had...
Indoor ski slopes are the best place for British beginners to start their skiing careers. Why? Here are five reasons for starters.
Skiing for £19.99, equipment rental and expert tuition included? It may sound like someone has dropped off a zero or is playing a summer April Fool, but that’s what it costs for a solid 30 minutes of...
Tens of thousands of British skiers staying in French resorts were left to find their own way around the mountain today after a French court in Albertville banned the practice of ski hosting by...
How do you get 3-hour private ski lessons for £45? Well – here’s one method: come to the ski resort of Are, Sweden, and sign up for one of its Skistar Experience sessions. They’re a cross...
Tree-skiing can be terrifying. Dive off-piste into a patch of forest, and what started as a high-spirited adventure can quickly turn into a nightmare. The trees seem too dense, the gaps too narrow...
Learn to ski for free this winter, courtesy of five separate ski holidays. That’s the mouthwatering prize on offer this month from Les Trois Vallees – the ski area that encompasses Meribel...