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Are Merino Ski Base Layers Worth Packing?

By Skier & Snowboarder on 14th August 2026 • ( 0 )

Merino ski base layers keep you warm, dry and less whiffy across long ski days. Here is how to choose the right weight, fit and blend for your ski trip.

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How to Choose Ski Resort Spa Hotels

By Skier & Snowboarder on 12th August 2026 • ( 0 )

Choose ski resort spa hotels that genuinely improve a mountain week, with advice on location, facilities, timing, value and recovery after skiing well.
Airline unveils Winter 27/28 ski flights programme

By Skier & Snowboarder on 11th August 2026 • ( 0 )

Leisure airline Jet2.com has unveiled its Winter Ski programme for 2027/28. The new ski programme is now on sale across 12 of Jet2’s UK airport bases, meaning customers have a wide choice of flights to the best ski destinations in Europe. read more
Could Sheffield ski village make a comeback… at last?

By Skier & Snowboarder on 11th August 2026 • ( 0 )

Since the fire in April 2012 that forced Sheffield Ski Village to close down, the dry slope has fallen victim to repeated vandalism, fly-tipping and arson, leaving the Parkwood Springs site looking tired and neglected. read more
Ski Lodge vs Hotel for Your Next Ski Trip

By Skier & Snowboarder on 10th August 2026 • ( 0 )

Ski lodge vs hotel: compare atmosphere, access, food, facilities and value to choose the right mountain base for your next ski or snowboard holiday well.
Heated Ski Socks Review for Cold-Footed Skiers

By Skier & Snowboarder on 8th August 2026 • ( 0 )

Our heated ski socks review explains warmth, battery life, fit and safety, helping UK skiers decide whether powered socks earn a place in their boot bag.
Sociable ski trips for the solo traveller with Friendship Travel

By Skier & Snowboarder on 6th August 2026 • ( 0 )

Skiing is often seen as being a group trip or family activity, but Friendship Travel is providing sociable solo-ski trips for avid skiers or beginners who don’t have a travel buddy or partner to shred the slopes with. read more
Ski Fitness Exercises at Home for Stronger Days

By Skier & Snowboarder on 6th August 2026 • ( 0 )

Build stronger legs, better balance and more stamina with ski fitness exercises at home, helping your first mountain days feel sharper, safer and more fun.
Ski Clubs Near Me: Find Your UK Snow Crew

By Skier & Snowboarder on 4th August 2026 • ( 0 )

Looking for ski clubs near me? Find UK snow communities, compare membership benefits and choose a club suited to your skiing or riding this ski season.
Merino Versus Synthetic Base Layers for Skiers

By Skier & Snowboarder on 2nd August 2026 • ( 0 )

Merino versus synthetic base layers: compare warmth, drying time, odour control and comfort to choose the right layer for skiing and snowboarding trips.
How to Book Ski Transfers Without Holiday Hassle

By Skier & Snowboarder on 31st July 2026 • ( 0 )

Learn how to book ski transfers from UK airports with the right vehicle, timing and luggage cover, so the first day on the mountain starts well each time.
Rediscovering Adventure: Kayaking and Hiking in Norway

By Skier & Snowboarder on 29th July 2026 • ( 0 )

Hils Everitt returns to the mountainous country for a short solo break exploring the stunning fjords by kayak and enjoying some hiking in Norway too.

Having visited Norway in my working life for an incredible winter adventure driving through snow-laden valleys of the magnificent fjords, I always wanted to return for a spring/summer holiday with my husband; scaling some mountain peaks and kayaking along those gorgeous fjords. read more
12 Best Apres Ski Resorts for Mountain Nights

By Skier & Snowboarder on 29th July 2026 • ( 0 )

From Folie-fuelled French slopes to Tyrolean huts and late-night Austrian basements, our guide to the best apres ski resorts for UK snow lovers today.
Is Skiing Expensive? What UK Skiers Really Pay

By Skier & Snowboarder on 27th July 2026 • ( 0 )

Is skiing expensive? From lift passes and kit to travel and food, see what a ski holiday really costs and where UK skiers can make genuine savings today.
The Best Snowboard Goggles for Flat Light

By Skier & Snowboarder on 25th July 2026 • ( 0 )

Find the best snowboard goggles for flat light, with practical advice on lenses, VLT, fit and contrast for safer, more confident riding on grey days, too.
Going It Alone: Why solo skiing is one of the fastest-growing trends in winter tourism

By Skier & Snowboarder on 24th July 2026 • ( 0 )

Photo by Cyprien Delaporte on Unsplash

Frank ‘Scoop’ Baldwin takes a look at the reasons skiers and snowboarders are choosing to make their own tracks on holidays.

Recent years has seen a growing number of skiers and snowboarders discovering that the best person to share a winter holiday with is quite simply… themselves. read more
Snowboard Helmets Review: What Matters Most

By Skier & Snowboarder on 23rd July 2026 • ( 0 )

Our snowboard helmets review explains fit, safety systems, ventilation and goggles, helping UK riders choose protection that works properly all season.
“Without her surgeon, Lindsey Vonn would have lost her leg”

By Skier & Snowboarder on 21st July 2026 • ( 0 )

PHOTO: Instagram @chemmyski

Chemmy Alcott relives the most harrowing moment of the Winter Olympics.

Former Olympic skier and BBC presenter Chemmy Alcott has spoken candidly about the moment she broke down live on air after Lindsey Vonn’s devastating crash at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, revealing that the American’s decision to have her own surgeon at the start gate ultimately saved her leg. read more
Do Ski Boots Stretch? What Changes With Wear

By Skier & Snowboarder on 21st July 2026 • ( 0 )

Do ski boots stretch? Learn why liners pack out, whether shells change, and how to keep a precise, comfortable fit throughout the ski season on every run.
A Guide to Avalanche Safety for Skiers and Riders

By Skier & Snowboarder on 19th July 2026 • ( 0 )

Our guide to avalanche safety helps skiers and snowboarders read terrain, use essential kit and make sound decisions beyond resort boundaries in winter.

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