Simon Heyes - skiing on the Zugspitze, Germany

How To Go Skiing On A Budget

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In 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…

Ski Lingo – All The Skiing Slang You Need To Know

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Updated November 2021! Whenever you learn a new activity or sport, you are classed as a beginner. For any beginner there is a large degree of learning, especially around the nuances of the language used within the activity or sport. Skiing…
F&P Travel - Luxury Chalet In Meribel

A Slice Of Chalet Luxury In Meribel Village With F&P Travel

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I've lost count of the number of ski slopes I've hurtled down in my lifetime. I will always remember my first slope, though. Without having had any lessons, and with the upmost stupidity and bravado, I chucked my 18-year old self down…
Best snow sure ski resorts France

7 Of The Best Snow Sure Ski Resorts In France

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Updated April 2021. It's that time of year again - the nights are getting longer, the temperature is dropping, and it's time to choose your next ski destination! Over the last couple of seasons, the heavy snow hasn't hit until mid-January,…
Sungod ski googles Revolts review

Sungod Revolts Ski Goggles Review

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Remember how excited I got about my adventureproof Sungod sunglasses (see the video)? Well, the customisable kings at SunGod have done it again - they have created great value, top performing ski goggles, and they are just as customisable…
Skiing in La Plagne, France, 2016

A Ski Chalet Holiday In La Plagne, France

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There 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…
Things To Do In Tignes

11 Things To Do In Tignes This Winter

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Updated August 2021. Tignes is an absolute gem of a ski resort. Over the past ten seasons, I've been to Tignes four times, so I thought I'd share some of the activities and things to do in the resort this winter. Tignes (together with…
Skiing in Mayrhofen, Austria

Skiing In The Zillertal – Exploring Mayrhofen, Austria

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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…
Skiing in Germany - Adventure Bagging

Cheap Skiing In Germany: The Zugspitze

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I've visited Munich several times over the last few years, mainly for work. I saw a lot of the airport, hotels, a few bars, and our old Munich office. So when I saw BA Reward Flights to Munich over New Year, I decided it was time to see the…