
9 Alternative Winter Adrenaline Activities In Ski Resorts
Europe, ski holiday, skiing, travelWhilst I managed to get a long weekend skiing back in February 2020, many people won't have made it onto the slopes this year due to Covid-19. But what if you made it to your ski resort but couldn't actually ski? That got me thinking. If…

What To Pack For A Ski Trip: The Ultimate Packing List
apres ski, packing list, ski, ski holiday, skiing, travel, travel tips** Updated November 2021 ** If you're new to skiing, packing for your first trip can be daunting. There are so many bits of kit to remember, from staying warm on the slopes to being comfortable during the all important apres ski. When…

The Best Luxury Ski Chalets In Europe
austria, Europe, featured, France, ski, ski holiday, skiing, Switzerland, travel …

8 Of The Best Snow Sure Ski Resorts In Austria
adventure, austria, Europe, ski holiday, skiing, skiing tips, travel This ski season is now upon us! I'm gearing up for my 21st ski trip, and cannot wait to get back on the powder. This year I'll be heading back to Austria, a country I've not skied in since 2015. Austria has a lot of plus points: generally…

A Long Weekend Skiing In Alpe d’Huez
Europe, France, ski, ski holiday, skiing, travel, vlogThis years ski holiday saw me venture to the sunny* slopes of Alpe d'Huez, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Up until last year, I have skied for at least once a week, every year since 2002. Aside from getting married, a big…

How To Go Skiing On A Budget
budget, chalet, Europe, featured, France, ski, ski holiday, skiing, skiing tips, travelIn one of my last ski blog posts I said that if you go skiing for a week, it will cost you around £1000. I still stand by that statement...if you plan on skiing for a full week. BUT...if you do some research into travel options, sales and…

The Ultimate Ski Chalet Holiday Booking Guide
austria, chalet, France, ski, ski holiday, skiing, Switzerland, travelUpdated - November 2021. Covid-19 has had a massive impact on the Winter travel industry and decimated many ski holiday providers. This post now contains fresh, updated information on chalet bookings. In my opinion, a catered ski chalet represents…

A Ski Chalet Holiday In La Plagne, France
Europe, France, La Plagne, ski, ski holiday, skiing, travelThere is no better feeling than flying down a mountain at 60km per hour, whilst taking in the fresh air and mountain views. This year was my 14th year of skiing, and once again I loved every minute. We took a 4 year break from ski chalet…

Skiing In The Zillertal – Exploring Mayrhofen, Austria
apres ski, austria, bruck n stadl, Europe, mayrhofen, penken, ski, ski holiday, skiing, snow, travel, zillertal There's a certain je ne sais quoi when it comes to skiing in Austria. Compared to the intensive French and Swiss resorts, Austria is just very....laid back, local...and authentic. Well, that's what I was thinking when a baby calf was…

Ski Service Edinburgh
edinburgh, ski holiday, ski servicingIt's that time of the ski season again. Ski servicing time. Christmas has passed, and if you haven't managed to hit the snow early, next on the holiday calendar is the ski holiday. You go the cupboard or garage, grab the bag containing your…