There are three bed bases at the bottom of the lifts in Keystone, River Run, Mountain House and The Lakeside. They’re all linked by free shuttle buses; and from both River Run and Mountain House...

At 3,148 acres, Keystone’s ski area is medium-sized by North American standards – bigger than that of its neighbour, Breckenridge, but smaller than Vail’s and Whistler’s. By the standards of...

The Stats Altitude: 9,300ft Top Lift: 11,980ft Ski area: 3,148 acres of terrain Adult lift pass: $420-564 for six days Official Site | Ski Map | Webcam In a Nutshell Keystone is a schizophrenic ski...

Murren is a relatively undeveloped resort which still feels like a village. It’s car-free too, and the sense of profound tranquility you can find here – combined with the stupendous views...

It’s a small resort – so don’t go expecting anything fancy. That said, evenings out in Murren can be fun. The deckchairs of the Iglu bar at the bottom of the Allmendhubel train are...

The fact that Murren is so compact, as well as completely car-free, are two big advantages for beginners – and particularly families with young children. There are two ski and snowboard schools...

Mountain lunch is a big deal in Murren – thanks to the stupendous views – and you’d be mad not to eat it at least once up at Piz Gloria (+41 33 856 21 40), on the summit of the...

Murren’s slopes aren’t very extensive – but then we’re not suggesting you come here for more than a long weekend. They’ll suit confident intermediate/early advanced...

  The Stats Altitude: 1650m Top Lift: 2970m Ski area: 213km of piste Adult lift pass: 323CHF for six days Official Site | Ski Map | Webcam In a Nutshell If the mountains move you, then go to...

Star of the show is Dr Holmes Hotel, which is highly rated: “Dr Holms in Geilo is without a doubt the best apres-ski in the world. I thought I’d died and gone to heaven – a truly amazing...