Skiing Articles

Waking up on Christmas morning and throwing back the curtains to see snow on the window ledges and trees gives you that giddy excitement of a child, even when you’re in your forties!

Ski resorts always feel kind of Christmassy thanks to the tons of snow, fairy lights and that holiday buzz. When it’s actually Christmas though, even the most bah humbug person would be hard pushed to contain a smile.

Christmas Day is very much like any other day in a ski resort as all of the slopes, lifts and ski and board schools are running as normal. But which resort do you choose to spend this most magical of winter holidays? We’ve picked our favourite snow sure places in France for a joyeux Noël…

Where to spend your New Year’s Eve is always a big question to answer. Do you go with friends, family, both, neither??

The best solution is to take them all skiing. The weather is perfectly festive and the parties tend to happen around you, so there’s no pressure to organise the ‘ultimate’ New Year’s Eve.

Here are the top four ski resorts we think you should spend your New Year’s Eve…

Neilson Hotel Aalborg in Les Deux Alpes, France

Out of the 100 hotels Neilson offer, the slope side Neilson Hotel Aalborg is our most popular. It's easy to see why when you look at where it is, the facilities it has and just how good it is for families. Everything has been thought of to make a great all-round ski hotel.

A skiing holiday in Italy has it all; a diverse range of resorts with terrain for all abilities, a relaxed and fun ambience, good food, legendary hospitality and some of the best après-ski in the mountains. If you’re skiing with the family, you’ll love the warm Italian welcome, and learning to ski in Italy is all about having fun! Find out more with this essential guide.

France is the number one destination for British ski and snowboard holidays, thanks to the sheer scale and range of resorts. It quite simply has it all when it comes to winter sports and this essential guide will help you discover the best ski areas and resorts as well as providing the inside track on food, drink and of course, the après.

The Andorran government has ploughed millions into its resorts and infrastructure to create some truly wonderful ski areas. The 210km Grandvalira ski area has slopes so good that it’s been chosen to host a round of the 2019 FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup. Slalom, giant slalom, super G and the blue ribbon downhill races will all be played out on the immaculate and challenging pistes above El Tarter.

If you’re a keen skier who is constantly looking to improve your skills, what better way to test yourself than on the slopes that test the pros!

It can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to booking a beginner ski holiday. There are so many resorts to choose from and how do you tell the difference between them? What should you be looking out for and what should you avoid?

Our guide to the best ski resorts in Europe for beginners will help you answer all of those questions and provide some handy tips and advice too.

With climate change and global warming very much a reality, snow conditions in ski resorts are becoming increasingly unpredictable. Many people nowseek out more snow sure ski areas to guarantee their skiing and boarding pleasure.

But where to go? Which are the best snow sure resorts in Europe? What are the snow sure ski resorts at Christmas?

If you haven’t visited Andorra and still think that it’s just for beginners or a budget option, then think again. Andorra has invested millions to create fantastic ski and snowboard holidays. This essential guide will help you discover the best ski areas and resorts as well as giving you the inside track on eating, drinking and of course, the après!

So you class yourself as an intermediate skier or snowboarder. You’re comfortable on blues and like the odd red or two but you don’t feel like you're progressing. Sound familiar? Don’t worry, you’re not alone, plenty of people have exactly the same problem. The good news is that the solution is simple. Try somewhere new.

This article will help you find the best ski resorts for improvers to push their skills to the next level.

Green, blue, red and black; there's a slope to suit everyone's ability level and they're all the same, right? Kind of, is the answer. They may be the same colour but they're not necessarily the same gradient.

Head to France and a blue run there may actually be more like a red run in another country. Each slope has its own topography, scenery and unique feel too. Some may be a technical challenge that will push your ability, some you may never want to end. We'll tell you how each country stacks up and what you can expect...

Like all sports, skiing and snowboarding has its own language that, as a newbie, you probably won't understand. Upon hearing unusual words, you'll probably politely nod your head so that you don't look like a newbie!

We may not be able to make you look like a pro on the slopes on day one, but we can help you sound like one. Below is ourquick guide to ski lingo to make you sound like a mountain local...