PHOTO: © Oetztal Tourismus, photographer Florian Kofler
Sam Wilcox found out why Sölden is the perfect ski resort for families when she took her daughter there for her first ever ski holiday.
Nestled in Austria’s Ötztal Valley, Sölden is a hidden gem for families looking to introduce their children to skiing.
From powder to power modes: Katy Dartford takes a look at why skiers should be paying attention to e-MTB on a trip to Les Gets this summer.
There’s a moment halfway down a steep, loose fire road after the Roc d’Enfer Envers lift where I start to wonder if I’ve made a terrible mistake.
Action Outdoors, the UK arm of not-for-profit UCPA that has all-inclusive accommodation centres across the French Alps, has launched its new 2025-26 winter season programme. Prices start from as low as £270pp for a short break with full board accommodation and from £347pp for a full week on the slopes.
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Neilson, a leading provider of overseas active holidays, has announced the addition of two new ski properties to its portfolio located in the world-renowned ski resort of Val D’Isère, France – Hotel Spa Le Savoie and Hotel Ducs de Savoie.
PHOTO: © Sverre Hjornevik
Next winter marks a big milestone for Ski Safari – it will be their 30th season offering incredible tailor-made ski holidays to some of the most exciting destinations across the globe. To start the celebrations early, they’re going back to their roots with £300 per booking off all 30 of their iconic multi-destination ski safaris for bookings made by 31 August (terms & conditions apply).
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Yesterday Iglu Ski, the UK’s largest ski travel agent, launched ‘The Great Lift Pass Giveaway’ – when skiers or boarders buy one lift pass for up to £450, the second lift pass is free. In total that means there’s a potential of 1 million lift passes to give away.
Mark Nicholls heads to the Monterosa Ski Area and discovers a little corner of the Himalayas.
As you near the top of the Alpe Mandria chairlift, the colourful pennants fluttering in the breeze catch your eye. Nearer still, they take on the familiar pattern of Nepali prayer flags.
Monica Meade explores apres-ski the wellness way as she tries out skiing for the first time during a trip to Les 3 Vallées.
Shifting from downward dog into a low lunge, I was met with 2,800m-high panoramic views of the snow-topped French and Italian Alps.
This summer season, Val Gardena will introduce “mountain rangers” to the valley.
Four Dolomites Rangers, who are tasked with protecting Val Gardena’s unique nature, will take turns to work across the valley’s locations to raise awareness on how to behave, give safety tips to hikers and cyclists, provide information about the paths, weather, and other relevant topics as well as monitoring illegal camping practices. Rangers can also perform first aid in the case of an emergency.
PHOTO: © Vincent Colin
Action Outdoors, the UK arm of not-for-profit UCPA, promoting good value, all-inclusive, skiing holidays in some of the top resorts in the French Alps, has launched its new 2025-26 family ski programme, with holiday’s now available to book online following a ‘closed’ period, where previous customers get priority booking.
With the planning approval granted by the Swiss Federal Office of Transport, the path is now clear for the renewal of the chairlifts Val Val – Cuolm Val and Val Val – Calmut.
The new installations will not only double transport capacity but also serve as a key element in connecting the ski areas between the Oberalp Pass and Milez/Cuolm Val.
Pierre & Vacances is already gearing up for next winter season. It’s Premium Residences across the French Alps have an exciting winter season ahead, with a host of refurbishments, strategic travel planning insights, and the highly anticipated opening of new accommodation in Avoriaz.
David Lindsay and the memorial to his father Peter on Piste de Rhodos
Mark Nicholls visits Meribel and skis with David Lindsay, son of the founder of the famous French resort.
If you ski down the Piste de Rhodos, you may easily miss a discreet rock plinth at the side of the slope.
Aspen Snowmass has long been at the forefront of sustainability in the ski industry, taking action to protect the environment while continuing to offer world-class skiing experiences. With a combination of cutting-edge terrain development, impactful advocacy and long-term sustainability projects, the resort is demonstrating how ski destinations can adapt and thrive in the face of environmental challenges.
SkiWeekends has launched a range of early booking offers for the 2025/26 winter season for skiers looking to secure their 2025-26 holiday and save money. With free lift passes, ski hire, and group discounts available, these deals are available for a limited time (book by 9 May 2025) in some of the top resorts in the Alps.
Spring skiing and snowboarding is in full swing with longer days, warmer temperatures and fresh snow still falling. Across Vail Resorts owned and operated mountains, 21 resorts are still open across the West, Rockies, East and Europe.
On a trip to Davos, Hils Everitt discovered the resort’s literary links of the past, as well as its place in hosting discussions to combat climate change for the future.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is famous for writing the Sherlock Holmes books, but did you know that he introduced Davos as a ski destination to the world?
Vail Resorts has revealed some new technology for next season – My Epic Pro for Ski and Ride School. In the 2025/26 season, My Epic Pro will be automatically available in the My Epic app for group lesson participants at Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keysto
Today is World Glacier Day, and this week Les Arcs has been host to Agir pour les Glaciers festival, focusing on the preservation of glacial and post-glacial ecosystems. On a trip there earlier this season, Katy Dartford found out more about the resort’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and how it is shaping the future of sustainable tourism.
On Saturday 29 March top athletes will once again compete against ski legends and amateurs on the six-kilometre-long course for the 27th edition of the Südtirol Gardenissima.
The Südtirol Gardenissima is all about sport, competition, fun, emotions and challenges, as it is the longest giant slalom in the world.