Flachau ski resort - Skiing in Flachau, Austria

Skiing In Flachau: Is It Worth A Trip?

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Last August a good friend of mine began raving about a ski resort in Austria called Flachau. I'd never heard of it. Speak to the average Joe in the street and they probably won't have heard about it either. Flachau is located 1 hour South…
Chalet Mouria, Courchevel 1650

Chalet Mouria Review | Courchevel With SkiWeekends

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The start of 2023 marked my 21st year skiing. A far cry from throwing myself down the slopes in Val Thorens back in 2002, this short break trip was a much more sedate affair. Ish. Welcome to my review of Chalet Mouria in Courchevel 1650.…
Catered Chalet Ski Holiday Booking Guide - Adventure BaggingAdventure Bagging

The Ultimate Ski Chalet Holiday Booking Guide

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Last updated - March 2024. Covid-19 had a massive impact on the Winter travel industry and decimated many ski holiday providers, especially catered chalet providers. This post now contains fresh, updated information on chalet bookings. In…
Piste X Code - Safety When Skiing

Stay Safe On The Piste – Follow The Piste X Code

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This post is for the Ski Safe Blogger Campaign by AliKats Mountain Holidays and Piste X Code. I randomly discovered the other day that I now have over 20 years ski experience, having skied for 19 weeks across 7 different countries. Not that…
Osprey Kamber 22 Backpack Review

Osprey Kamber 22 Review: The Best Ski Backpack?

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When it comes to ski backpacks, I've been on the hunt for a snow sports specific day rucksack for a while. I've had my eye on the Osprey Kamber 22 for a couple of years, but always made do with other 22 litre packs. Until now. The Osprey…
Skiing Packing List

What To Pack For A Ski Trip: The Ultimate Packing List

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** 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…
Alpe d'Huez - Skiing - Simon HeyesAdventure Bagging

A Long Weekend Skiing In Alpe d’Huez

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This 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…
Westbeach Daredevil Jacket - Red - ReviewAdventure Bagging

Westbeach Daredevil Jacket Review

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[This product was gifted from Westbeach, however all views below are my own. Happy reading!] When Westbeach got in touch with me, I have to confess, I'd never heard of the brand. No surprise, given they are based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I've…
The all new SunGod Vanguards ski goggles - Adventure BaggingAdventure Bagging

SunGod Ski Goggles – A Video Review Of The Vanguards

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SunGod have launched a new pair of ski goggles - the Vanguards! I've been waiting on my customised pair arriving in the post, so when they finally got delivered on Saturday, I thought I'd do a little video to unbox them, show you what they…