Skiing Articles

Whether you’re new to the sport or have been snowboarding for years, we can all benefit from a few pointers from the experts. Why? Because no matter how experienced you are, there’s always something to learn. And the better your technique,the more fun you can have around the mountain.

We take a look at some of the ways lessons can be a fantastic addition to your snowboarding holiday, without giving you that dreaded back-to-school feeling.

You’re feeling confident on your snowboard, mastering turns. Now it’s time to step it up a level and get some tricks under your belt. Whilst snowboarding tricks may seem a little daunting, as soon as you’ve mastered one, you’ve caught the bug: that’s a guarantee.

Here are our top 5 snowboarding tricks to master:

Once you’ve mastered the skiing basics, it’s time to get some easy skiing tricks up your sleeve. There’s a common misconception that tricks are, well, tricky, and only for total skiing experts. But we’re here to tell you that isn’t the case.

With a little bit of practice and finesse, these tricks look super impressive and more difficult than they actually are – don’t worry, we won’t tell.

Skiing and snowboarding may be winter sports, but when spring arrives in the mountains, you’ll find yourself blessed with that magical combination of snow and sunshine – a.k.a. incredible skiing weather.

What does it mean? It means the chance to hit the slopes and catch some rays. Picture the scene – you’ve skied hard all morning, the legs are aching, and now you’re kicking back in a comfy deckchair basking in the sun, fresh air in your lungs, and jaw-dropping views wherever you look. Throw in a cheeky beer and some delicious food and life really doesn’t get any better.

France has to be one of our favourite places for spring skiing, and if you’re heading to the Three Valleys, you’re in for a real treat. This iconic high-altitude ski area boasts some of the best sun terraces around.

Here’s a roundup of our top five…

When it comes to jaw-dropping mountain views, not all ski runs are cut from the same cloth. While factors like the quality of snow or the size of crowds play a big part in whether we enjoy a piste or not, you can’t beat skiing through breath-taking scenery: it’s the best food the soul can get.

So here’s our pick of some of the most scenic ski runs in Europe. Get set, you’ve got some real beauties coming your way.

The sunny, tree-lined slopes of Arinsal in northwestern Andorra welcome skiers and boarders who can’t get enough of the quaint resort’s beautiful pistes and family-friendly facilities.

We’ve put the ski holiday spotlight on Arinsal to give you acomprehensive guide so you can find out for yourself what makes this one of the Pyrénées’ most cherished resorts.

Whether you’re raring to go or feeling a bit daunted, getting back on the pistes after having a baby throws up plenty of new challenges.

How soon can you get back on your skis or board? Will it be the same? Who will look after your baby? Where should you stay? When’s the best time to go?

From pre-holiday prep to our favourite baby-friendly resorts, we’ve covered everything you need to know to have an amazing family ski holiday with your cute new travel buddy.After all, a happy mummy is a good mummy.

So, what do you need to consider when you go skiing for the first time after recently having a baby?

We spoke to Simon ‘Cookie’ Cook - ESF ski instructor, Neilson Mountain Expert, and all-round ski whizz. Cookie has worked with us for nearly 10 years, and when he's not guiding and coaching Neilson guests around the snowy slopes ofAlpe d’Huezin France, he's the general managerat ourCosmos Beachclub in Greece.

We caught up with him and got his quick-fire ski tips on how to improve as an intermediate skier.

There’s more than one way to get to your ski holiday. Maybe you're looking for the fastest, the cheapest or the most environmentally friendly?

With a choice of planes, trains and automobiles, we check out the different options on how to get to your ski resort.

Don’t tell anyone, but sometimes there’s nothing more welcomingthan a nice long ski lift ride when our legs are struggling to keep up. It’s the perfect chance for a sit down and a bit of a breather as you watch theglorious mountain scenery glideby.

So sit back, soak up the views, and marvel at these record-breaking (and not so record-breaking) feats of ski lift engineering…

It doesn’t matter if you’re new to skiing or if you’re a seasoned pro, skiing moguls can be tricky and there’s always room for improvement.

But, whether you love them or hate them, sometimes, they are just unavoidable so it’s good to understand how to handle them. We asked our skiing experts for their best tips on how to improve your mogul skiing.

If you’re anything like us, holidays mean a chance to explore. And what better way to do so than on skis or a snowboard?

Many ski passes cover large areas, and while it can be great to find your snow mojo on local slopes, it’s always worth heading off the beaten track and exploring a bit further afield. Not only will you get more bang for your buck, your intrepid expeditions could be rewarded with anything from crowd-free pistes to awesome freeride parks.

But where to go? Here’s some of our ski team’s top recommendations for those little hidden gems you might otherwise miss…