5 exercise steps for skiing fitness
To make the most of your skiing or snowboarding holiday, it’s advisable to put in some preparation beforehand. You will want to have the right kit with you and it’s a good idea to...
Category: Skiing
Skiing: What kit do I need?
If you are thinking about taking your first ski lesson or booking a skiing holiday, you will also need some help choosing your first items of clothing and equipment. Most people will hire skis...
Top tips for skiing in Tignes, France
One of the most famous resorts in Europe, Tignes has a lot to offer skiers and snowboarders. Tignes is a commune in the Tarentaise Valley, which is in the Savoie department of the Rhône-Alpes...
French skiing top tips: Blackrock Ski Lodge, ski touring and Chamonix
It’s the first morning of our holiday and we are standing outside the chalet in the dark. It’s cold enough to see balloons of breath above our heads and I quickly pull on a...
Skiing Idaho and Wyoming
Earlier this year I enjoyed a ski trip to Utah, Idaho and Wyoming. The second part of the holiday was based in the town of Victor, Idaho, close to the border with Wyoming. It...
On a budget: Essential kit for skiing this winter
Whether you plan to ski in Scotland or head off to Europe of further afield, you’ll need a list of essential skiing kit. If you’re on a tight-ish budget here are some great ideas...
My guide to skiing in Les Portes du Soleil
My most recent skiing holiday was a five-day trip to Les Portes du Soleil area of the Alps. This holiday was for ladies only. My good friend Ellen mentioned last year that she had...
Great skiing in St Anton
I know, I know. I am very spoilt this year when it comes to skiing. I am just back from a two-week trip to America. While I was away this travel feature about skiing...
(Yet) more things I have learned while back country skiing
I have already blogged about 27 things I learned while back country skiing in America. Then, we headed off on another tour, this time to ski the Columbia Bowls off the Teton Pass in...
27 things I learned while back country skiing in America
My latest skiing trip has taken me to the American states of Utah, Idaho and Wyoming. As well as downhill skiing in some amazing American resorts, including Park City, Deer Valley, Snowbird, Alta, Solitude,...
