Norway’s largest ski area, Trysil, offers plenty to please the whole family – Ola Matsson If you’re a family wanting a ski holiday with a snow guarantee, traveling during school holidays is a nightmare. Opt to visit many of the most popular French holiday destinations during half term in February or Easter; The pistes are… Read More »
Marianna enjoyed one bright black run (there were usually three but the rest were off) and eight reds (some a little short) – Marianna Hunt “Here’s the ski luggage room,” our perfectly haired hotelier said proudly. I looked around. More accurately, it was a parking lot and construction zone, and there was no indication whether… Read More »
Skiers in Gausta can enjoy excellent views There are few secrets left in the world of ski holidays. Fortunately, the Norwegian resort of Gausta – 185 miles west of Oslo, in the Telemark region – knows how to keep quiet. Originally designed as a tourist attraction in the early 1950s, the Gaustatoppen mountain and its… Read More »
It is now mandatory to wear a helmet on the slopes – David Andre The adrenaline rush of skiing and snowboarding inevitably means there are inherent risks. Resort bosses have stated that accidents on the tracks have increased in recent years. At the end of last season, reports from Grenoble hospital confirmed that up to… Read More »
The Aspden family came together to celebrate a special day A lot can happen in 15 years. Since I last went on holiday with my two brothers and our parents, the world has seen six British prime ministers, the invention of Instagram, a drone landing on Mars, three royal weddings and a global pandemic. My… Read More »
Maddy Mussen on ‘ski’ holiday (Evening Standard) I’ll be honest, the idea of skiing has never excited me. I know it’s not very classy and so it’s something I often keep to myself, just like I don’t like eating mollusks (you can be classy and cultured and not like a clam! You can do it!).… Read More »
Dreaming of a white ski season? Don’t rely on luck alone. – THIBAUT LOUBERE/OT Val Thorens Nobody wants to go on a ski holiday without snow. Appliances are not only an essential aesthetic of the perfect winter wonderland, but also a necessity so you can spend your days skiing or snowboarding on the slopes. Holiday… Read More »
Leslie Woit von Neudegg and her husband Marty von Neudegg went on a ski holiday in the Gastein region of Austria The end of the day has come, the light is flat and my carving turns have turned into controlled slides. My mentally lifeless body is already collapsed on a fluffy towel in a steamy… Read More »
Consider alternatives to the Alps to save money on your ski holiday this winter – Chris Dillmann Whether you’re planning your first trip to the slopes, are a seasoned pro, or traveling with your family or solo, finding ways to save money on your ski holiday has never been more important. Prices are increasing in… Read More »