The Ski Blog

Honor Clissold - International podium place and off to a great start this season!

2012-02-07T17:46:36+00:00

We thought we'd just post this update about the diminutive but talented, and extremely fast, Honor Clissold. Now aged 14, Honor went to Andorra as part of the GB children's squad to compete in the international Trofeu Borrufa children's competition....

That was the month that was.....

2012-02-03T11:25:58+00:00

So January has given way to February and the ski season is set to be one of the best ever! Whilst the snow came late - the first weekend in December was when most resorts in Europe saw their first...

In Tartiflette we Trust....

2012-01-11T16:31:59+00:00

Tartiflette - one of those real wholesome alpine dishes. It up there with a cheese fondue as one of those ski holiday experiences not to miss. Just saying the name conjures up rustic alpine chalets, snowflakes falling, log fires crackling,...

Top powder skiing tips from pro skier & coach Mark Gear

2012-01-04T17:38:06+00:00

Here are a few top tips from the experts for skiing deep powder snow! A two footed platform Aim to push both skis into the snow when intitiating your turns, this will provide you with a two-footed platform of pressure...

Top Tips for Skiing in a White Out

2011-12-30T12:20:30+00:00

After the one of the best starts to the ski season for several years, it looks like 2011 will be going out with a bang! Many alpine ski resorts are expecting something in the region of 80 - 110cms of...

Pre-Season Equipment Check

2011-12-21T07:28:44+00:00

With your cardiovascular and core strength work-outs well under way, it's that time of year again to start thinking about the dreaded commute to the airport with all your luggage and equipment. Before it all gets packed away in the...

Quick tips for Driving in Snowy Conditions

2011-12-16T10:55:28+00:00

Ski resorts all over Europe are expecting their first big influx of holidaymakers over the next few days. At the same time they are also expecting massive snowfalls - around 40cms and more is forecast for many alpine resorts to...

Snow, Snow, Snow

2011-12-06T11:18:35+00:00

Meribel - La Chaudanne at 1400m - http://livecam.meribel-alpina.com/ Yes it's been a warm, dry autumn in the Alps - but it's not the first time and it more than likely won't be the last. But now snow and cold, wet...

All.I.Can movie from Sherpas Cinema now on iTunes

2011-11-30T17:07:05+00:00

You may remember a few months back we Facebooked the first teaser trailer of the awesome ski movie All.I.Can. Made by the creative Sherpas Cinema the movie takes the extreme ski genre and turns it into something even more beautiful....

Beginners Tips: essential equipment for your ski holiday!

2011-11-26T07:44:40+00:00

Are you taking your first ski or snowboard holiday this winter? As well as the worry of finding skis, boards, lessons and accommodation, there are a few "accessories" which in fact can add an enormous amount to the enjoyment of...