Q&A: Off-piste skiing – is it for me?
Off-piste skiing might sound scary, but for experienced skiers it can be a fun and exhilarating sport. But is it for you?
Ski Guide: Adelboden, Switzerland
A pretty little town with plenty of British history and none of the pretensions of many other Swiss resorts. The ski area is a goodly size with lots of top to bottom runs and views of jagged peaks (not least the Eiger).
Ski guide: Ischgl and Kappl, Austria
Enjoy a fabulous week’s skiing in sunny Austria by purchasing a combined ski pass in Ischgl and Kappl. Check out our ski guide to the region.
Ski Guide: Val Gardena, Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy
With over 500 km of groomed slopes, 300 days of sunshine and the world famous Sellaronda, Val Gardena is a paradise for skiers.
Cheap skiing in Chamonix, France
Ski holidays are notoriously expensive, but with UCPA you can book a week-long ski trip in Chamonix for less than £680 with a professional instructor.
Ski Guide: Maria Alm, Hochkönig region, Austria
New lifts have integrated it into the beautiful Hochkönig ski area and stylish hotels are opening their doors. Check out our guide.
Guide to safe skiing: the do’s and don’ts of winter sports
How you can minimise the risk of injury when skiing? Follow our ski safety tips to ensure you arrive at the bottom of the slopes in one piece.
Ski Guide: St. Moritz, Switzerland
St. Moritz has a reputation as a resort for the rich and glamorous, but in reality offers fantastic skiing, a relaxed atmosphere and non-existent lift queues. Read our ski guide to find out more.
Gastein and Grossarl – two ski valleys in Austria
Gastein and Grossarl are a pair of gorgeous and very different winter ski destinations barely an hour’s drive from the divine easy-to-access Austrian city of Salzburg and its airport. We check them out.
Ski Guide: The Dolomites, South Tyrol (Alto Adige), Italy
The Dolomites in Northern Italy offer fantastic skiing opportunities as well as a mix of Italian and Austrian culture and cuisine.
