Welcome to our blog, here is a collection of our latest articles ready for you to browse through. We’ve got you covered on everything Alpine. If you’re looking to be the best skier on the mountain, searching for info on the top destinations or you’re more interested in the food scene, we’ve got it all here for you. Read more now…
Steve Thomas | Wednesday 28th February 2018
A legendary ski resort in the winter and a equally legendary point on the Tour de France in the summer, Val d’Isere is a destination that’s got plenty going for it. During the winter months you’re sure to want to take advantage of the brilliant skiing and snowboarding opportunities it offers - but this town offers a whole lot more.
Lesley Thomas | Wednesday 14th February 2018
The 2018 Winter Olympic Games are NOW upon us - but this less celebrated sibling to the Summer Olympics has a fascinating history. We’ve taken a look at when the games started and what’s happened since then in a fascinating potted history of the Winter Olympics, sure to whet the appetite of any ski fanatic:
Lesley Thomas | Tuesday 06th February 2018
With half term holidays already under way in Europe and about to start in the UK, this marks the time for the big ski trip for many families.So it’s only natural that you want to make sure that the youngest members of the family are as comfortable and safe as possible - and of course, that they’re having a whole lot of fun. Children's ski wear, snow toys and gadgets have come on leaps and bounds in recent years, and we’ve rounded up some of the best children’s ski gear for 2018.
Lesley Thomas | Monday 29th January 2018
You may think that unlike a beach holiday, where your body will be on full display, there’s no incentive to work out prior to a ski holiday. Well, that’s where you would be wrong. The muscles that you use skiing or snowboarding are very different to the ones you use on a day to day basis. If you want to get the most out of your ski holiday and not spend the first few days aching, it’s worth doing a few simple exercises in the weeks before you leave.
Lesley Thomas | Tuesday 16th January 2018
The idea of strapping on a pair of skis and hurtling down a mountainside is - quite rightly - a daunting one. Nonetheless, millions of people do it every year, and there’s a reason for that; it’s a whole lot of fun.
