News
By Frank ‘Scoop’ Baldwin.
Jannik Sinner retained his Wimbledon men’s singles title on Sunday (13 July), further cementing his status as one of the dominant forces in tennis. But long before he was lifting Grand Slam trophies, the Italian was making a name for himself on the snow-covered slopes of the Dolomites, where he won junior skiing titles before choosing the tennis court over the piste.
To celebrate 35 years of delivering luxury ski and adventure holidays in Japan, specialist operator Powder Byrne has put together five unique itineraries, spanning Hokkaido’s legendary powder fields, the temples of Kyoto, the Japanese Alps and Kyushu’s volcanic south, each designed to showcase the very best the country has to offer.
PHOTO: © Ben Tibbetts
Ski Safari has announced the acquisition of Mountain Tracks, marking an exciting new chapter for the brand and its future adventures in the mountains.
Since launching in 1999, Mountain Tracks has built a strong reputation for expert-led ski touring, off-piste adventures and alpine experiences across some of the world’s most iconic mountain destinations.
Iglu’s biggest ever survey has found that while the use of AI for ski trip research has nearly quadrupled in a year, snow certainty and trusted advice still remain key to how Brits decide where to ski.
Travelski UK Winter 2026/27 ski holidays are now on sale offering one of the most comprehensive French ski programmes for UK skiers.
In addition to the established rail inclusive packages, in partnership with Eurostar Snow, Travelski also offer the option of packaging flights from skier’s local airport to all the main airports servicing the French Alpine ski areas.
PHOTO: MattConroyMedia
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fresh from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic season, some of the biggest names in British snowsports are heading to the UK slopes for the first ever Whiteout Podcast Live in association with Crystal Ski Holidays.
Luxury adventure ski specialist, Mabey Ski, which creates bespoke experiences to remote destinations, recently enjoyed a successful first women’s ski touring adventure to Iceland – but the season is not over yet for the British luxury adventure ski specialist
PHOTO: © Verbier 4Vallées
Verbier’s ski season will come to a close in style with the Ultime Session, an end-of-season tradition that this year extends over two days for the first time.
Taking place on 25 and 26 April, at the Snowpark de la Chaux, the Ultime Session brings together high-energy snow sports, live entertainment and a festival-style atmosphere on the mountain.
Rachel Ifans heads to the Aravis mountains to find out more about just why biathlon is so popular in France – and to have a go herself.
If you’ve only just heard of biathlon, don’t worry, you’re not alone. The winter sport made the headlines perhaps more than any other Olympic discipline during the 2026 Games in Milano Cortina – and not always for the reasons you might expect.
Photo: © Marina Kokkelink Office de Tourisme de Pralognan-la-Vanoise
Peak Retreats, the UK’s only employee-owned ski holiday company, is enhancing its winter ski holiday programme with the addition of authentic French resort Pralognan-la-Vanoise.
Pralognan was chosen for its warm, traditional village, strong appeal for families and beginners and excellent value for money.
PHOTO: valgardena.it, Diego Moroder
Val Gardena will be hosting one of the winter’s sporting highlights on 28 and 29 March when Seceda will once again become the stage for the Südtirol Gardenissima – the longest giant slalom in the world.
Whistler turned 60 this winter and it’s 45 years since Blackcomb opened.
To understand what that actually means, and what six decades feels like from inside the mountain, Katy Dartford met up with Peter Smart, Owner at Extremely Canadian.
Rachel Ifans heads to France on a mother/son ski break to try out the digital ski coach Carv 2.
Having heard about a new digital ski instructor that would allegedly get me carving in no time, I headed to Megève on a mother/son ski break, attracted by the fact we could try out the clever new technology without having to buy it first.
PHOTO: courtesy of Vail Resorts, Sarah McLear
In a major step to shape the future of skiing and snowboarding, Vail Resorts is doubling down on accessibility with new pricing for Gen Z and young travellers. Skiers and riders aged 13 to 30 can now purchase the 2026/27 Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass for 20% less than standard pricing.
Skiing and snowboarding may look effortless when you watch experienced riders carving down a mountain, but anyone who has clicked into bindings knows the truth – these sports demand strength, balance, coordination, endurance and mental focus.