Once you have mastered the parallel and short turns without any problems and can now whizz down any mountain, be it a red or black slope, it is time to learn to carve when skiing. You can try to do this yourself or – even better and more long-lasting – learn how to do it …
What do I Need to Pack for My Ski Holiday? There’s no better way to throw a spanner in the works of your ski holiday than forgetting a critical bit of kit. In addition to the inconvenience it causes, once you’re in a ski resort you’ll often find yourself paying over-the-odds to replace things you …
Log on to social media in the winter and you’ll be sure to run into an inescapable fact: skiing is a whole lot of fun. How can I learn to ski as an adult? If you’re not a skier, but find yourself gazing jealously at your friends’ social media posts thinking that the gondola has …
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 – …
