Some 130 years have slipped by since a Kitzbuhel businessman called Franz Reisch introduced the first alpine skis to Austria. So the story goes, he bought a pair by mail order from Norway and tried...
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In a Nutshell Les Deux Alpes has acquired a legion of fans over the years for its great expert terrain, its low-ish prices, gorgeous scenery and full-throttle nightlife. And after recent work...
It’s been a snow filled start to November across Europe and North America, with snowfall down to village level in a number of Alpine resorts and 40-60cm of fresh snow up on the Austrian and...
Yesterday (1 November) saw the end to the Summer Ski Season in Italy with Stelvio closing its doors, and tomorrow (Friday 3 November) sees the end to the summer ski season in Scandinavia with...
Widely considered to be Austria’s second resort, Ischgl is often overlooked. Which is baffling, given its high-quality intermediate pistes.
It’s that time of the year again, and we can’t wait for the 2023/24 winter season across the Northern Hemisphere to begin. Most of North America will be hoping for a repeat of last...
So there you are, contemplating your first-ever ski holiday – and you’re wondering, nervously, “How much kit do I need?”
It's a place for young hearts, strong legs, and - once you head off-piste - level heads.
It’s plain, but look up and there’s the mighty southern face of the Matterhorn, towering overhead. The skiing can be impressive too.
Mountain and ocean photographer, skier and free-diver Melody Sky truly lives life on the edge.
