Join two-time Italian national ski champion and Val d’Isere-based SkiBro instructor, Danilo R, as he shows you how to get to grips with the mountain. The Top Ten Ski Tips You Need to Know BEFORE You Hit the Slopes There are tons of reasons to take up skiing: it’s fantastic exercise, a great way to …
Guide to the Vallée Blanche: What to Expect on the Most Famous Off-Piste Ski Run in the World The Vallée Blanche starts at the top of the Aiguille du Midi Cable Car and finishes at either the Montenvers train station, or (snow conditions permitting) back down in Chamonix’s town centre. A 17 to 22km long …
The ski season is now well underway, and, if you’re preparing for another trip out to a rental property, you certainly wouldn’t be alone in dreaming of your own pied à terre on the slopes. And – if you know where to look – that home doesn’t need to be as pricey as you might …
A skiing holiday can be great fun for the whole family. With fresh air, exercise and loads for your little ones to do, you might have started planning your trip. But when it’s your kids’ first time, knowing exactly what to pack for them can be a challenge. Luckily, Steve Cochrane, Managing Director of kids’ …
Have you just woken up to a white out? Don’t stress, just check out the four tips below from Val d’Isere and Courchevel based ski instructor Lara D. Soon, you’ll breeze through the fog like it was a bluebird and enjoy skiing no matter the weather! As Lara says, if you can practice skiing well …
A guest post by Verbier-based independent ski instructor Sandy M. How old should children be when they start skiing? A question I get asked a lot as a ski instructor is at what age would I recommend putting children on skis for the first time. Unfortunately there is no simple answer, but there are a …
Should I learn to ski with a qualified ski instructor? Can you learn to ski without getting lessons? In a word, yes. But then again you could also go and ride a rodeo-bull without lessons. Or leap out of an aeroplane. Or go scuba diving. It’s true of all sports – extreme or not – …
A guest post by Verbier-based independent ski instructor Sandy M. How to let go of fear and learn to love skiing. Waking up today the view out of the window has changed; suddenly we have more snow on the peaks, turning things white where yesterday so much was auburn and russet. As always at this …
Whether it’s a friend, a co-worker or simply your own curiosity, if you’ve made it to this post you’re tantalisingly close to dipping your toes into the world of skiing. You’ve heard how amazing it is – more a lifestyle than a mere hobby, so much so that a full 97% of people who go …
Do cold toes make you quit skiing early? Do you have trouble keeping your feet warm while skiing? Maybe you’ve tried single use toe warmers, but didn’t like how they bunched up in your ski boots. If you answered yes to either of the above then, like me, you probably want to invest in some …
