The opening of Blackcomb Mountain has signalled the start of a winter of milestone anniversaries at North America’s largest mountain resort, including Whistler Mountain’s 60th season. To celebrate, the resort is officially launching Wonder Routes – a collection of seven self-guided tours designed to showcase the very best of both mountains.
Frontier Ski is celebrating a major milestone after being awarded the title of World’s Best Ski Tour Operator to Canada 2025 in the World Ski Awards. This is the first year the awards have recognised operators in this category, the win highlighting the company’s long-standing expertise and commitment to creating unforgettable ski holidays across Alberta, British Columbia and Quebec.
Snow Camp, the UK’s only national youth snowsports charity, is inviting companies across the UK to take part in the AJ Bell 3 Valley Rally 2026 – a unique end-of-winter team ski challenge that blends adventure, purpose and unforgettable mountain moments.
Planning your next ski trip? We round up some deals available this season.
Iglu Ski Black Friday Deals
Leading ski agency Iglu has launched a swathe of offers, on sale now in a Black Friday sale which continues for a fortnight. The pick of the bunch is here:
Action Outdoors, the UK arm of the not for profit UCPA, with resorts across some of the biggest ski resorts in the French Alps, has significantly expanded its programme for dedicated 18-30 weeks.
The UCPA centres are exclusively open for the 18 to 30 age group only during certain times of the season, with courses available for all levels of skier and snowboarder.
Téléverbier and Verbier Tourism have announced the opening of several slopes after last week the peaks of Verbier were adorned with a magnificent white blanket, with over 40cm of fresh snow at Lac des Vaux. The 2025/2026 winter season can therefore officially begin in ideal conditions.
Photo courtesy of Colorado Ski Country USA.
Colorado’s Arapahoe Basin Ski Area ushered in the Colorado Ski Country USA 2025–26 ski season last week, as the Black Mountain Express chairlift roared to life and welcomed skiers and riders to the slopes.
Fancy a free ski holiday to Pila in Italy’s incredible Aosta Valley? For up to 4 people? Of course you do!
Well Interski have launched a competition to make this possible and it’s completely free to enter! This ski holiday includes the following:
As temperatures drop in the UK and our minds turn to winter, ski package holiday provider Sunweb has revealed its top 10 family-friendly ski destinations.
For families, convenience is still king with a third of Brit parents prioritising finding accommodation close to the ski lifts (33%) when booking their family ski holidays, with family-friendly restaurants (26%) and ski alternatives for kids (24%) close behind.
In the world of ski travel, where chairlifts and après-ski parties often dominate the narrative, a new name is redefining what it means to experience winter in style.
Wildtrack Nordic, founded by former Olympic biathletes Lee Steve Jackson and Tom Clemens, is a luxury travel company dedicated exclusively to cross-country skiing.
Our Winter edition is now online with a fresh new look for the 2025-26 season!
We’re excited to unveil our redesigned magazine packed with inspiring stories, gear reviews, resort guides and everything snow lovers need before hitting the slopes.
CGski is a small business solely based in La Plagne Montalbert (Paradiski) offering family-friendly apartments and chalets, ranging from two to four bedrooms. All benefit from free Wifi and well-equipped kitchens and bathrooms, some of which have the luxury of an in-house sauna.
Ski France has announced the launch of its newest residence, L’Orée du Bois: six chalet-apartments located in a peaceful part of La Rosière, at the crossroads of the Orée district and the Vieux Village. Its name, which translates as “Edge of the Woods,” reflects the tranquil setting, just a few minutes from the resort centre, offering peace alongside easy access to local amenities.
AlpsPass, a brand-new winter sports pass that brings together four of Switzerland’s leading ski regions: Adelboden-Lenk, Aletsch Arena, Engelberg-Titlis and the Jungfrau Ski Region, has launched this September and is now open for orders.
Jet2.com has launched its first ever programme of ski services from London Luton Airport, giving skiers and snowboarders the chance to hit the slopes for the first time with the award-winning airline in Winter 25/26.
Award-winning French Alps ski specialist, Peak Retreats, has announced that it has made the move to employee ownership, making it the only UK ski company to be employee-owned. This puts Peak Retreats’ passionate, experienced and dedicated team at the heart of the business, allowing them to develop, innovate and evolve the company going forward, with a real stake in its future.
VIP SKI is returning to La Plagne this season with the unveiling of Graciosa, a striking new development of 16 fully catered luxury chalets, set directly on the piste at an altitude of 2003m. Opening in December 2025, this collection of private suites marks a major milestone for the brand, fulfilling a long held ambition to once again bring its signature style of service, design and location to one of France’s most popular ski resorts.
Recent studies from Statista show that nearly half of solo travellers plan to explore even more often and ski is part of the mix. This booming trend is reflected across social media, where the #solotravel hashtag has been used over 10 million times on Instagram.
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Indrabati Lahiri takes a look at how volcanic ski regions are embracing the current tourism boom and increasingly attracting visitors during the summer.
Volcanic tourism has grown significantly in the last few years. This is mainly because of more thrill and adventure seekers, increased traditional and social media attention and better accessibility to volcanic areas.
Award-winning French Alps ski specialist, Peak Retreats, has launched a selection of ski holidays by Eurostar Snow train. The holidays are on sale now and include travel by train to a choice of resorts and accommodation that are all easily reachable by rail.