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How to Read Piste Maps Properly

By Skier & Snowboarder on 1st June 2026 • ( 0 )

Learn how to read piste maps properly, from lift lines to run colours, so you can plan smarter ski days, avoid surprises and ski with confidence.

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Are Ski Helmets Worth It? Yes, Usually

By Skier & Snowboarder on 30th May 2026 • ( 0 )

Are ski helmets worth it? For most skiers and snowboarders, yes. Here’s when they help, where they don’t, and how to choose one well.
Snow Camp celebrates success of 2026 AJ Bell 3 Valley

By Skier & Snowboarder on 28th May 2026 • ( 0 )

Snow Camp, the UK’s only charity using snowsports to engage inner-city young people, is celebrating another outstanding year of its flagship fundraising event, the 2026 AJ Bell 3 Valley Rally, held in Val Thorens in France. read more
How to Improve Carving Turns on Piste

By Skier & Snowboarder on 28th May 2026 • ( 0 )

Learn how to improve carving turns with better edge control, body position and timing, whether you're skiing groomers or refining technique indoors.
Explore the mountains by bike

By Skier & Snowboarder on 26th May 2026 • ( 0 )

PHOTO: OVO Network Chalet Etoile- Nordique

Spring, summer and autumn turn the Alps into a playground for cyclists, with world-famous road cycling climbs and hundreds of mountain biking tracks. Now OVO Network has a dedicated range of Cycling Friendly, high-end chalets, all hand-picked for their bike-friendly locations, style and facilities. read more
Piste Skiing vs Off Piste: Which Suits You?

By Skier & Snowboarder on 26th May 2026 • ( 0 )

Piste skiing vs off piste explained for UK skiers - compare technique, safety, kit and conditions to choose the right terrain for your next trip.
9 Ski Holiday Insurance Tips That Matter

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

Practical ski holiday insurance tips for UK skiers and snowboarders, from medical cover and piste rules to kit, off-piste and lift pass claims.
UK Dry Slope Lessons: What to Expect

By Skier & Snowboarder on 22nd May 2026 • ( 0 )

UK dry slope lessons are a practical way to learn skiing or snowboarding, build confidence and sharpen technique before your next mountain trip.
7 best UK indoor snow centres compared

By Skier & Snowboarder on 20th May 2026 • ( 0 )

Our guide to the best UK indoor snow centres compares slope size, coaching, freestyle and family appeal to help you choose the right one.
Agency reveals which French resorts ‘have won this ski season’

By Skier & Snowboarder on 18th May 2026 • ( 0 )

Two resorts in France have stood out for sales this winter, says Iglu Ski. Alpe d’Huez and Les Deux Alpes in France star in Iglu’s latest sales figures, when compared to 8 other French resorts classed by Iglu as affordable. read more
Skiing vs Snowboarding Holiday: Which Fits?

By Skier & Snowboarder on 18th May 2026 • ( 0 )

Planning a skiing vs snowboarding holiday? Compare learning curves, resort choice, cost, terrain, comfort and group needs before you book.
All Mountain Skis Review for Real Ski Days

By Skier & Snowboarder on 16th May 2026 • ( 0 )

Our all mountain skis review cuts through the jargon, explaining what works on piste, in chop and mixed snow so you can choose with confidence.
Ski Gloves Review: What Actually Matters

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

A practical ski gloves review for UK skiers and snowboarders - what to look for in warmth, fit, waterproofing and value before your next trip.
Is Snowboarding Harder Than Skiing?

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

Is snowboarding harder than skiing? A clear, experience-led look at learning curves, falls, terrain and which sport feels easier for beginners.
Ski Confidence Week launched to help skiers feel more in control on the slopes

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

PHOTO: © La Rosière OT

French Alps specialist Peak Retreats, the UK’s only employee-owned ski holiday company, has launched a brand new Ski Confidence Week – a four-night hosted trip designed to help skiers feel calmer, more confident and more in control on the slopes. read more
Beginner Snowboard Gear Guide for First Trips

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

A beginner snowboard gear guide for first trips, covering what to rent, what to buy, how each piece should fit, and where to spend wisely.
How to Choose Ski Goggles That Actually Work

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

Learn how to choose ski goggles for UK mountain trips, with practical advice on fit, lenses, weather performance, helmet use and real value.
Iglu wins top ski/snowsports agency award

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

Simon McIntyre, MD, collects the TTG Top Ski Agency Trophy

In a glittering ceremony in Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, last month Iglu, the UK’s largest ski travel agency, offering over 300 ski resorts across 18 countries and three continents, won the 2026 Travel Trade Gazette Top Ski/Snowsports Agency award. read more
How to Layer for Skiing Properly

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

Learn how to layer for skiing with practical advice on base, mid and outer layers, plus common mistakes to avoid for warmer, drier ski days.
DSUK’s Big Spring Prize Draw is here

By Skier & Snowboarder on 5th May 2026 • ( 0 )

This year, DSUK has turned up the excitement with its new Big Prize Draw packed with amazing prizes, and there are just three days left to enter.

There are £1,000 of cash prizes up for grabs, giving you the chance to win big while helping make snowsports accessible to everyone. read more

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