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A DOZEN Ski Areas In The Alps Already Open After Sensational September Snow
by Patrick ThorneThe snowy September has continued in Europe’s high Alps with three big snowfalls this month. 10 ski areas have already opened for the 2017-18 ski season and two more (Tignes in France and the Kitzsteinhorn glacier in Austria) will open… Read More →
European Ski Resorts Already Opening Following Early, Heavy Snowfall
by liftopiaWhile most of us are still in summer mode, a few lucky skiers and snowboarder in Europe are getting a head start on winter. Two European ski resorts in Austria plan on opening THIS WEEKEND after a huge, earlier-than-usual storm in… Read More →
6 Reasons To Ski Stunning Switzerland
by Patrick Thorne1. Scenery Where is the most stunning scenery from the slopes? Opinion is, of course, divided. For one thing, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and, for another, it’s hard to make generalizations. But, for well-travelled skiers, a… Read More →
The World’s Most Unique Gourmet Local Foods at Ski Resorts
by Patrick ThorneOne of the great things about traveling to ski is not just the snow and the people you meet, but the different regional dishes you can find to eat. In fact, skiing and food go hand in hand (or rather… Read More →
Skiing With The Rich & The Famous: Celebrity Sightings On The Slopes
by Patrick ThorneIf you ever become rich and famous, there are certain rules in life you must adhere to—it’s not all diamonds and champagne sadly. You must, for example, buy an expensive car, probably a beach house, and maybe a private jet…. Read More →
6 Glaciers For Summer Skiing
by Patrick ThorneJust because it’s summer, that doesn’t mean you have to completely give up your love of skiing or snowboarding. One option is to head to the southern hemisphere. Another option is to ski the glaciers. There are several ski resorts… Read More →
7 Natural Signs of Snow
by Patrick ThorneIt’s perfectly normal to feel a bit anxious at this time of the year. Will Mother Nature be bountiful when it comes to the white stuff? Will Jack Frost ensure it’s cold enough for the snow cannons to fire up… Read More →
Six Of The World’s Best Sights In Skiing
by Patrick ThorneThe most important thing when going on a ski vacation is, of course, the skiing (or the boarding, if you’re that way inclined). Then there’s the weather, the snow, the scenery, the dining, the locals, the atmosphere, and the fun. … Read More →
Ski Europe: How To Plan Your First Trip & What To Expect
by Patrick ThorneThere are many things in North America that are bigger, and in some ways better, than in Europe. And while the debate can continue eternally over which continent offers a better skiing experience, some facts are indisputable: There are bigger… Read More →
The World’s Biggest Ski Areas
by Patrick ThorneDoes size matter in a ski area? I’ve been collecting numbers from thousands of ski areas around the world for several decades and am still unsure of the answer. For obvious reasons, a big ski area is great for frequent… Read More →
