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Date Posted: 12 April 2021

Ahead of the 2021/22 ski season, we've put together a list of our top 5 ski gadgets so that you can get even more out of your next ski holiday! Carv Digital Ski Coach The Carv digital ski coach offers live coaching as you ski, based on 35 real-time metrics that it measures on every turn. With 72 pressure sensors packed into a thin insole that fits between the shell and liner of your boots, Carv m...

Date Posted: 10 December 2020

Never thought of driving yourself to the Alps? This year might be the perfect time to try a self-drive ski holiday where you can enjoy your personal space on the way to the alps, as well as a whole host of other benefits: Avoid crowded airports and luggage restrictions - take as much stuff as you can fit in the car (ensuring passenger comfort first and foremost). Stopover in a supermarket at the...

Date Posted: 03 November 2020

This unusual winter might be the perfect time to find some 'piste' and quiet at one of Europe's lesser-known ski resorts. We've picked out what we think are the top 5 most underappreciated resorts to help you get away from the big names and big crowds. Who doesn't love quiet slopes, cute mountain restaurants and sleepy villages. SERRE CHEVALIER – France Serre Chevalier is a big south-facing...

Date Posted: 27 July 2020

Resorts in France have opened their summer skiing programme; Tignes, Val d’Isere and Les Deux Alpes are all currently welcoming skiers to their glaciers as well as starting their summer programme for hiking, mountain biking and more. In Italy, the bars and restaurants have been up and running since the end of May. The big benefit for us winter sports enthusiasts is that the resorts have the...

Date Posted: 05 August 2019

Everyone knows that Lapland is the home of Father Christmas who lives there all year round, busily making toys with his elves ready for Rudolph to transport him off into cyber-space on Christmas Eve. However, did you know that you don’t have to be a child to enjoy a magical trip to Lapland? Santa Claus is definitely a major attraction but clearly, there is so much more that this beautif...

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Top 5 Ski Gadgets for the 2021/22 Ski Season

Top 5 resorts for a self-drive ski holiday

Quiet ski resorts for escaping crowds

What will next season look like?

Is Lapland just for kids?