As the name itself reveals, après ski is a concept born and bred in France before spreading to alpine hubs across the globe. There’s no denying après ski is a huge part of a ski holiday’s allure – heading to the mountains for a week of freedom from work, flying down the slopes with your mates and dancing on tabletops to thumping Euro-pop like no-ones watching in the piste-side bars. Europe is home to some of the best après ski…
The Alpine Skiing World Cup 2021/22 is back! Watching some of the most impressive skiers of all time compete for the grand prize in some of the best European ski resorts is an unmissable experience for skiing addicts. To find out what’s happening, where to watch and which skiers to look out for, we’ve put together this snapshot guide of the upcoming events. Read on for all of the events, venues and an overview of this major sporting event. What…
Uninterrupted quality time, perfect slopes and restorative family meals – what’s not to love about a family ski holiday? Before you start trying to answer that question with travel expenses, hefty lift pass prices and the après ski drinks bill, have a read of this. It’s easier than you might think to have a cheap family ski holiday without compromising on fun. Here’s our advice on how to keep costs down when booking a family ski holiday. How Much Does…
The season we’ve all been waiting for is finally upon us! After months worth of disruption, it’s looking like the 2021/2022 ski season will go ahead as planned! Extended quarantine is being reduced and double vaccinated travellers are enjoying a more seamless transition between countries. Many ski enthusiasts can be more than a little confident of having a chance to dust off their skiing and snowboarding equipment this winter. It’s not always easy to navigate the complicated rules for travelling…
Do you want your skiing and snowboarding equipment to be as shiny and smooth as new, no matter how many times you hit the slopes? To avoid snow piling on your equipment while skiing or boarding, to prolong its life and promote a safe and fun experience, proper maintenance is required to tune your equipment. Just don’t take it too far – it’s important to remember that the top of your board or skis should not be as sensitive as…
Whether you are planning for your very first ski holiday, or this is just your first season since the pandemic began, travelling has changed a lot over the past year. Advanced preparation is a must if you want to make the most out of your ski trip and be as prepared as possible. From packing advice and pre-ski exercises to COVID-19 requirements and accommodation, we have compiled this guide on how to plan your ski holidays for 2022. So without…
You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Or can you? How hard is learning to ski at 40 onwards? While it’s no secret that learning new skills can get harder with age as we lose some of our adventurous spirit, not all is lost. Learning to ski at 40 is perfectly possible. All it takes is hard work, determination and a whole lot of courage. To help you on your journey to skiing success, here are some tips on…
Skiing in the Alps is fantastic — but it doesn’t always come cheap. In this article, Robbie Fowle from H&T shares his tips for cutting the cost of a ski trip. A ski holiday is a fantastic option for families who are looking to be a bit more adventurous on their trips away. If you’re new to skiing, you can learn this new skill together, bonding and becoming even closer as you do. If you’ve had lessons or will be…
For most people, the end of winter is a blessing. For skiing devotees, not so much. With the winter season almost behind us, it’s time to look ahead and start planning something exciting to look forward to. That’s why we’re looking at the best ski resorts for Easter skiing in 2020. Despite being late in the season, there are still plenty of ski resorts with good snow conditions to visit over Easter. We’ve gathered some of the best Easter ski…
Fancy taking your ski holiday to another level? World class pistes, live acts and electronic music are what make ski festivals in the Alps some of the best in the world. The next few months in the Alps are looking chock-a-block full of ski music festivals that combine the very best of the slopes, live music and late-night DJ sets. We’ve compiled a list of the best ski festivals in 2020 to get you ready for your trip of a…
