The last of the snow has melted, the resorts are closing up shop, and thoughts are turning from powder to picnics. For most, that’s the end of the ski season until December. Time to pack away the gear, right? Well… not quite. If you’re the kind of person who enjoys making it down a black run without feeling like your legs are about to fall off – or simply wants to avoid that awkward first-day stiffness – maintaining your ski…
Let’s be honest – summer is great and all. Sunshine, BBQs, long evenings… fine. But if you’re a die-hard snow junkie, that first warm breeze in May doesn’t exactly bring joy. It brings confusion. A kind of mild existential dread. Because when the temperature starts creeping towards 30°C and your skis are gathering dust in the garage, you’re left wondering: now what? Sure, the Alps aren’t closed for business – far from it. With Alps2Alps running transfers year-round, there’s always…
So, you’ve been on your fair share of ski trips and you’re feeling pretty confident out on the groomed slopes. But how do you know if you’re ready to go off-piste? Veteran off piste skiers love this type of skiing for the sense of adventure it brings and the feeling of being immersed in unspoilt nature. However, off piste skiing is not without its risks. To ski off piste safely, you need to be certain you’re ready. For intermediate skiers,…
This year sees some incredible events happening across the whole of the Alps. From electrifying skiing championships, unusual sporting events on the snow and a whole host of music festivals hitting the Alps, there’s more than enough to keep you occupied this 2019. The European Alps offer some of the best skiing opportunities in the world, so wherever you go, make sure you find some time to explore the slopes. Here’s our list of unmissable alpine skiing events in 2019….
Hey, all the snow sports lovers! We know that watching snow melting is a pretty sad time in your (and our) lives, so we decided it is time to find some summertime alternatives for skiing and snowboarding. Because we all know that the snow may be gone but the desire to keep looking at what’s going on stays, right? Ok, let’s find that perfect skiing or snowboarding substitute to fill your summer months! Harb carvers Harb…what? Yep, that was our…
So you have mastered the basics of snowboarding, you’re linking turns and feel confident on your board? Great! Then you are ready to move on and try out some of our intermediate snowboarding tips, because there’s nothing better than nailing a new trick, tearing up a new run or hitting a new feature for the first time. Of course, these tips can’t take the place of a great snowboard instructor, but will give you some things to think about when…
Some would argue that the biggest thrill you can experience in the French Alps is that of flying down hundreds of slopes at break-neck speeds, and maybe they’d be right. However, there’s another group that would argue rather differently and tell you that in order to find the biggest rush in the Alps you need to look a little higher. Yes, along with the very best skiing in the world Alps2Alps airport transfers can also be your gateway to paragliding…
