Europe – From the epic majesty of St. Anton to the intimate slopes of Les Houches and the Chamonix Valley, Europe boasts many of the world’s finest alpine resorts. The Swiss Alps are home to some of the most breathtaking ski slopes in the world, while France offers hidden gems for experienced enthusiasts and beginners alike. … Continue reading Europe’s 51 Best Ski Resorts
Salt Lake City, UT – Face it: while you’re sitting on your duff at home this weekend looking at photos of people skiing (admittedly, we are too!), some others are actually doing it. Early season skiers were getting in some turns at a total of 10 ski resorts across western North America this weekend, and another 11 … Continue reading PHOTOS: They’re Skiing, and You’re Not
Western Europe – When it comes to skiing, resorts in the Alps always seem to do everything bigger, higher and louder. With literally hundreds of ski areas dotting each tiny European nation (click here to download our world ski map for Google Earth), it’s hard to keep up with what’s going on across the big pond … Continue reading New Lifts, New Links Highlight New Ski Season in Europe
Zermatt, Switzerland – With a decent base of snow, we booked a trip to the charming Swiss ski resort of Zermatt for February 2014 with only three weeks’ notice through the Diamond Dogs ski club of New York City. With new snow immediately prior to arrival, and two storms while there, we experienced the best snow conditions that … Continue reading Zermatt, Switzerland: A Ski Resort Guide
La Clusaz, France – When only 40 of France’s roughly 200 ski resorts are open a week before Christmas, it’s time to worry. The lack of snowfall thus far this winter across a broad swath of France, Switzerland and Austria has already forced the relocation of World Cup ski races from both Courchevel and Val d’Isere, … Continue reading European Ski Resorts Fret Snowless Christmas
Laax, Switzerland – Set to be Europe’s first indoor freestyle ski and snowboard facility, the Laax Freestyle Academy will open at the base station in Laax this Dec. 4, leading the list of new developments at the Swiss ski and snowboard resort this season. The Freestyle Academy will include features suitable for both for beginners … Continue reading Indoor Freestyle Center Opening in Switzerland
