Skiing
West Virginia's steep slopes offer snow groomer tours
Snow body boards, sleds, and snowmobiles as well as snow groomer tours await skiers heading to West Virginia.
Ischgl slopes in great shape for season opening
The high altitude, high energy Tirolean ski resort of Ischgl opens on Friday (25 November) for five months of snow-sure skiing and boarding. The attached picture was taken on Monday 21 November and shows a good coverage of snow - the resort reports that 23 lifts and 71kms of piste will be open for the weekend.
New spa in Paradiski complete with ice cave
Paradiski, the large ski area located in the French Alps, will be opening its 1000m2 Deep Nature Spa this season. Located in Arc 1950 in “Residence Les Sources de Marie”, the Deep Nature Spa faces Mont Blanc and will encapsulate all that is relaxing and innovative.
New Alpine-chic chalet for Alpine365
Skiers looking for a catered chalet in Les Arcs can now choose to stay in Chalet Algonquin, a boutique 13-bed chalet unveiled by independent chalet holiday specialist, Alpine365.
Alpine ski firm juggles departures to ensure you don’t miss the party
Alpine specialists Take Me To (Ski) have laid on additional weekday departures over Christmas and the New Year so people won’t have to spend their favourite party occasions travelling.
School trips are the most popular entry route to skiing
In a recent YouGov survey it has been revealed that 34% of all respondents had their first skiing/ snowboarding experience on a school trip; higher than any other entrance group to hitting the slopes.
Hit the slopes with plenty of cover this winter
Ski and snowboard enthusiasts looking to hit the slopes this winter should ensure they have adequate travel insurance cover in place for themselves and their families, and this must include winter sports cover, says MoneySupermarket.com.
Winter adventures in Maryland's mountains
For a festive holiday that will take your breath away, a trip to the ‘Mountain Side of Maryland’ may be just the ticket. Rollercoaster through mountains, sledge with beautiful huskies, snowmobile across snow-capped terrain, or enjoy the stunning views from a private lakeside cabin there is something for everyone.
When the moon comes out to play
Grand Hotel Kronenhof, Pontresina is throwing itself into the Engadin’s celebrations of the Full Moon in March 2012.
Utah snow for half the dough
Nestled in the red rock canyon country of southern Utah is Brian Head Resort, Utah’s most affordable and family friendly ski resort.
Fantastic ski holiday deals to Europe’s finest slopes
Hit the slopes for seven nights in France from just £349 per person with Cheapflights.co.uk.
Stress free ski with Eurostar and The Private Chalet Company
We all dream of an easy route to a stress-free ski holiday - and the combination of The Private Chalet Company in Sainte Foy and Eurostar offers just that.
Ski holiday for two for just £1 with Mountain Paradise
Slovakia ski specialist, Mountain Paradise, is giving away a holiday for two in the stunning High Tatra Mountains for just £1.
Savings at New Year for single skiers
Singles specialist, Friendship Travel, which has recently launched a website for single skiers, has announced massive savings of up to £400 per person on a choice of New Year holidays.
Chalet savings and free lift passes for New Year ski in Verbier
Powder White is offering free lift passes to those who book chalet holidays in the snow-sure resort of Verbier in the New Year week.