Get ready for a brand new event that promises to shake things up at La Plagne this April – introducing La Mega Bell Course, a race series designed to thrill skiers of all ages.
This unique competition combines fun, creativity and challenge across five wacky races that will test the skills of even the most seasoned skiers.
The UK’s biggest adaptive ski and snowboard charity, Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK), have launched ‘The Big Spring Prize Draw’, as the charity seek to raise £10,000 to support grassroots adaptive skiing and snowboarding across the country this spring.
Vialattea enjoyed a successful Audi FIS Ski World Cup in Sestriere last weekend, a competition which saw American skier Mikaela Shiffrin claim her 100th World Cup victory in a history-making moment, with Italian Federica Brignone also claiming two victories throughout the weekend.
David Hobden headed to Alpin Juwel, right at the heart of the Saalbach-Hinterglemm ski area, to experience what this jewel in the Austrian Alps has to offer.
Nestled in a breathtaking panoramic setting, Alpin Juwel Hotel is the epitome of relaxation, adventure and sustainability.
The Spring Issue of Skier and Snowboarder is out now and we’ve got lots of features to inspire you on where to go on your next adventure.
In France, find out about how you can enjoy a wild adventure in La Clusaz, or some comedy in Les Gets.
Skier & Snowboarder’s Jo Lewis spent an afternoon learning about Disability Snowsport UK’s mission to ensure everybody has the opportunity to take part.
Having spent a morning enjoying my first ever ski lesson at The Snow Centre, the real snow ski and snowboard facility in Hemel Hempstead, Louise Newton from Iglu Ski had also organised for me to meet up with Peter Thorpe, an adaptive ski instructor at Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK), to find out about their work and what they do at the centre.
Skier and Snowboarder’s Jo Lewis made a visit to The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead for her first ever ski lesson.
What better way to start the working week on a dreary Monday in winter than by hitting the slopes?
The Rendezvous Music Festival returns to Jackson Hole on 4-5 April 2025, bringing an incredible line-up of artists to the mountains. This year’s festival will see Grammy Award-nominated folk rockers The Avett Brothers closing out the event in Teton Village, while Charles Wesley Godwin kicks things off in Jackson’s Town Square.
Oliver Kern from Skiresort.info has set a new world record for the number of different ski lifts rides taken in one day. The previous record of 80 ski lifts was beaten on 11 February 2025 in the Sälen ski region in Sweden. In the ski areas of Stöten, Hundfjället (SkiStar), Tandådalen (SkiStar), Högfjället (SkiStar), Lindvallen (SkiStar) and Kläppen, 101 different ski lifts were used in just under 11 hours.
An Easter ski holiday is a wonderful way to enjoy the mountains, with warm, sunny weather making the skiing irresistible and the lunch times long and lazy. Easter in 2025 falls on 20 April, meaning the likelihood of ideal weather is even higher.
Vialattea has announced that it has been selected to host an additional Giant Slalom race during the Audi FIS Ski World Cup in Sestriere, scheduled to take place on Friday 21 February. The new race joins an exciting schedule of events and races, with a packed programme for winter sports lovers to look forward to from 21 to 23 February.
Next week, Oliver Kern from Skiresort.info is hoping to set a new record for the most lift rides in one day at the Sälen ski resorts in Sweden. On 11 February, Oliver wants to ski at least 81 different ski lifts in one day in Sweden and thus set his seventh world record. But 81 ski lifts are not enough for him – and he wants to break the 100 mark.
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Tucked into the pleats of the Pyrenees, the small principality of Andorra punches above its weight in winter, from skiing and fiestas to a gourmet food-scene that features the best bits of France and Spain.
This week one of the oldest ski clubs in the world, the Downhill Only Club, is celebrating its centenary. Here Brian Bollen, the current DHO Hon Editor, takes a look at how the club evolved.
The Downhill Only Club (DHO) in Wengen, in Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland, was founded on 7 February 1925, and is scheduled to celebrate 100 years since its creation with a Roaring Twenties (1920s)-themed dinner at the Hotel Regina in Wengen on Thursday.
Beautiful mountain views in Sarikamis
On a trip offering a blend of culture, nature and relaxation – as well as a spot of skiing – Sharon Maslen headed to the Sarikamis-Allahuekber National Park to discover the beauty of the ski-in, ski-out hotel Chalet Duja.
PHOTO: © MegeveCommune / Marie Bougault
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Megève, the Back to Back Freeski Invitational emerges as a distinctive backcountry event, a brainchild born from the creative minds of the Collet brothers, Andy and Sandy.
Iglu Ski has agreed a partnership with retailer Decathlon to bring new products and services to skiers.
A particular highlight is the opportunity for skiers to trade in old gear, and the old gear will receive a ‘Second Life’ when it is resold by Decathlon. It’s a really straightforward way to ensure skis don’t end up in landfill.
In the Tarentaise Valley of southeastern France, Val d’Isère is known for its beautiful scenery and first-class ski slopes. This season, the world-renowned resort is taking significant strides towards a more sustainable future for winter sports tourism.
As travellers look to escape the winter blues, the Capital of the Alps ticks the box for a fun-filled, family adventure. Boasting a blend of family-friendly ski areas, exhilarating toboggan runs and close proximity to the vibrant city of Innsbruck, this alpine destination offers something for everyone.
Get ready to hit the slopes in style this Winter! Dare 2b are giving you the chance to win £250 to spend on the ultimate ski outfit at dare2b.com
Whether you’re looking for performance ski jackets, insulated salopettes, or cosy midlayers, this is your chance to upgrade your ski wardrobe ready to conquer the piste.