Date Posted: 27 August 2014

In which ski resorts can you can access the most ski area without having to sit on a chairlift? We were inspired by this topic after a question on our ski blog. Taking a gondola maybe preferred by groups with beginners, families with young children, anxious skiers or anyone that prefers to keep out of the cold (why are you skiing?) Both have their advantages and disadvantages, but for the majority of us we just choose whatever gets us up the mountain quick enough. So for a bit of fun we decide...

Date Posted: 19 August 2014

When choosing the next skiing trip our mind often wonders to those extraordinary bucket list destinations. There are 97 countries across the world that offer skiing and snowboarding. With ski resorts in the northern and southern hemisphere it is possible to ski throughout the year – it’s always snowing somewhere! With so many possibilities on offer there many fantastic and unique experiences to enjoy in the mountains. Here are our top 5 once in a lifetime ski experiences to get your imagination ...

Date Posted: 16 April 2014

With so much to think about when packing for a ski holiday, we’ve rounded up the vital elements you need for your spring ski holiday. Is this your first ski holiday? Read our first ski holiday packing checklist for the all-important ski essentials. As temperatures begin to warm up in March and April and the days start to get longer you can expect lots more sunshine than the other ski months. Because of the intensity of the sun at altitude, it is important to protect your skin and eyes correctly...

Date Posted: 25 October 2013

In March of last year Igluski's Sales Director, Adam Johnson took 3 Iglu team mates on a mission to conquer the largest linked ski area in the world, Les Trois Vallées, in France. AJ takes us through their epic day... Can you Ski the 10 Main Resorts of Les Trois Vallées in just one day? The answer is yes, and it’s an excellent day out that gets you to all the corners of this massive ski area. We started our ambitious mission in the most central resort of the largest ski area in the world, Méri...

Date Posted: 28 February 2013

Kirsteen, keen skier and mother of two, gives us her top tips on driving to the Alps with kids. This was our third drive to the mountains — and one of many road trips around France — so we thought we had it all sussed but this time there were a few key differences and we learnt a few new tricks for next time. Travelling on a peak travel date in the school holidays This will make a significant difference to your journey, we of course realised this, but underestimated exactly how much of a diff...

Ski Blog

Top 5 ski resorts to avoid chairlifts

Top 5 once in a lifetime ski experiences

What to pack for spring skiing

Can you Ski the 10 Main Resorts of Les Trois Vallées in just one day?

Driving To The Alps With Kids