Our guide to the best ski resorts for intermediates covers wide pistes, smart progression and resorts that keep improving skiers engaged.
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Ski Goggles Review: What Matters Most
A practical ski goggles review for UK skiers and snowboarders, covering lens tech, fit, weather range and what actually matters on the mountain.
How to Choose Ski Resort for Your Trip
Learn how to choose ski resort options that suit your level, budget and travel style, with practical advice for UK skiers and snowboarders.
When Is Ski Season? Month-by-Month Guide
Wondering when is ski season? This month-by-month guide explains snow conditions, resort timing and the best weeks to book for your trip.
Ski Resort Guide for Smarter Mountain Choices
A practical ski resort guide for UK skiers and snowboarders - how to match terrain, snow, budget and atmosphere to the trip you actually want.
Best Snowboard Jackets 2026: What to Buy
Best snowboard jackets 2026 - our practical guide to fit, fabrics, insulation and features that matter for UK riders and alpine trips alike.
Ski Resort Opening Dates: What to Watch
Ski resort opening dates can shift fast. Learn what really drives early season starts, where to look first, and how to book with more confidence.
A fun time awaits at Club Med’s latest renovation in the Italian Alps
Hils Everitt checks out Club Med Pragelato-Sestriere in Italy’s Via Lattea ski area and gets the chance to spend some time with former Olympic Team GB slopestyle snowboarder Jamie Nicholls.
We stood downslope at the Sestriere Snow Park, mobile cameras at the ready, eagerly waiting for former Olympic Team GB slopestyle snowboarder Jamie Nicholls to set off.
How to Buy Snowboard Boots That Fit
Learn how to buy snowboard boots with the right fit, flex and features. Practical advice for UK riders choosing boots that work on snow.
8 Top Family Friendly Ski Holidays
Our guide to top family friendly ski holidays covers resorts with easy logistics, strong ski schools, varied terrain and genuine value for UK families.
How to Plan Ski Holiday Without Regrets
Learn how to plan ski holiday the smart way, from resort choice and timing to budget, kit and lift passes, for a smoother week in the mountains.
Ski Holiday Deals 2026: Where Value Still Exists
Ski holiday deals 2026 are out now. Find where value still exists, when to book, and how UK skiers can cut costs without a weaker trip.
Celebrate the end of season at the Ultime Session
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.
10 Budget Ski Resorts Europe Readers Should Know
Our guide to budget ski resorts Europe skiers should know, with practical picks for lower lift pass costs, cheaper stays and strong terrain.
9 Best Beginner Ski Resorts in Europe
Our guide to the best beginner ski resorts in Europe, with picks for easy slopes, smart ski schools, short transfers and better first-trip value.
Italy at Its Peak: The Art of Skiing in Courmayeur
Ben Hobden discovers exceptional skiing and delightful après-ski rewards well earned on a trip to the Italian ski resort of Courmayeur.
There are ski resorts that exist purely for sport. Courmayeur exists for comfort and beauty, and for the deep satisfaction of earning every indulgence. Here, skiing is not about relentless mileage or après excess, but about balance between effort and reward, wilderness and refinement.
What Size Skis Do I Need for the Best Fit?
What size skis do I need? Learn how height, weight, ability and ski style affect ski length, and choose the right size with confidence.
Exploring France’s Passion for Biathlon in Le Grand-Bornand
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.


