Ischgl ski resort - January 2025

Ischgl Ski Resort: Does It Live Up To The Hype?

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I've now skied for many in a row in Austria. As a group, we love it. We've done Mayrhofen, Zillertal and Flachau, so this year we thought it was about time we tried one of the big hitters - Ischgl. For those who like to research your resorts…
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 Trip Booking Guide - Adventure 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…
Austrian Apres Ski Songs - Austria Ski Resorts

Austrian Après: The Best Songs You’ll Hear In The Bars

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No country does apres ski quite like Austria. French resorts usually have a DJ set and live bands playing the usual tunes, and yeah it's fun, but it's no different to what you would hear back in the UK. Austrian apres ski is completely…
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…
Paragliding in Verbier

9 Alternative Winter Adrenaline Activities In Ski Resorts

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Whilst 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…
Simon Heyes - Ski Blogger

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

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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 I wrote this post back in 2016,…
Ski Instructor Course Training In Japan

Tips For Starting A Career As A Ski instructor

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Chasing an endless winter and earning a crust as a ski instructor is surely the definition of 'living the dream'. To most, the thought of working multiple seasons in the mountains is nothing short of a pipe dream, but it might not be as hard…