Europe
The Most Beautiful Mountains On The Planet?
by Jules OlderI asked, What are the most beautiful mountains on Planet Earth? Not the best snow, not the best grooming — the most beautiful. And you answered. Boy, did you answer. Here’s what you said: Banff, Cambodia, Chile, Colorado, Jasper, Massachusetts, New… Read More →
Don’t Forget These Things When Skiing Internationally
by Sarah WoodsFrom cultural cues, health insurance to lift line etiquette, there’s a few things to know before you hit the slopes internationally. 1. Carry-on Your Ski Boots Let’s get this one out of the way – it’s essential your ski boots… 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 →
Why Taking a Solo Ski Vacation is the Best Thing You Can Do
by Sarah WoodsI’ve been a student of this beautiful life and, over the last few years, many of the lessons I’ve learned have been through solo travel. Whether I was exploring the Rockies or Coast Mountains in Canada, The Alpujarra on the south… Read More →
Ski Stats: The Longest Vertical Drops in the Universe
by Patrick ThorneGenerally speaking, the bigger a ski resort’s vertical, the longer the runs that you can ski from the top. For those that love the feeling of skiing or riding for as long as possible, we’ve rounded up the longest vertical… Read More →
Bond Back on Snow: Top 5 James Bond Ski Scenes
by Patrick ThorneThis week, the latest James Bond 007 movie, Spectre, will be releasing in movie theatres around the world. This time, there’s added excitement for skiers and boarders: Mr. Bond is back on the snow! There are long running connections between… 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 →
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 →
8 of the World’s Most Famous Ski Runs
by Patrick ThorneBeauty is in the eye of the beholder and, to some extent, fame is too. What qualifies a ski run to be one of “the world’s most famous” largely depends on where you are in the world and what you… Read More →
Late Spring & Summer Skiing: Where To Get Your Snow Fix
by Patrick ThorneWith the majority of the world’s ski areas now closed (or just about to), it’s tempting to call it a day and succumb to summer activities like hiking and biking. But die-hard snowsports fans know that’s not necessarily true, and… Read More →
