If you are a winter sports fan, you probably love everything about snow – fun on and off the slopes, beautiful mountain landscapes, capturing stunning pictures of aerial manoeuvres performed in a halfpipe, or just skiing photos for your family archive. The last ones can be a sweet reminder of a time you spent on your skis or board. Or, if you are a beginner skier or snowboarder, you can get motivated by breathtaking extreme snow sports shots saved as…
Kids enjoy snow and fun so why not to introduce your little ones to skiing? You may not believe, but 3-year olds can strap on a pair of skis and go down a mountain. If you are new to the skiing, you can learn all together. A family ski holiday is one of the most satisfying, breathtaking and memorable ways to spend time together. So, what do you need to know to make your kids ready for the slopes? Keeping…
Before packing your travel bags for your skiing holiday, you should think carefully and make a list of things you can’t absolutely do without high in the mountains. In this article, we’d like to share a checklist of things you will need on a ski holiday, including what equipment and clothes you will definitely need to hit the slopes. Taking the following items with you, you will feel comfortable, warm and safe in the snow. Ski Helmet A good ski helmet…
New to the slopes, but want to discover the joy of skiing? There are plenty of Alpine ski resorts that are ideal for less experienced skiers and snowboarders. Take a look at our selection of beginner ski resorts that will help you to feel comfortable and have the best possible experience on the snow. Les 3 Vallées (France) In fact, The Three Valleys (Les 3 Vallées) is a huge ski terrain giving home to eight world-known Alpine ski resorts. When…
If you consider yourself as a strong and advanced skier, then you should definitely try your skills at one of the following Alpine ski resorts, offering challenging ski routes to bump up your adrenaline! Chamonix (France) Chamonix is one of the world’s finest and oldest resorts, great skiing hotspot, situated in the French Alps close to the borders of Switzerland and Italy, offering a multitude of enjoyable slopes for all levels – long slopes, skiing through the trees, freeride and…
There are just days to go before main Alpine ski resorts officially start new season to welcome skiers and snowboarders from all over the world to enjoy their great winter holidays to the full. If you can’t wait to hit the slopes and are monitoring snow reports to start packing your travel bags, this article will reveal best resorts to head to in order to ensure a snowy November. Skiing for early birds Can’t wait for the season to start…
“Out of this world”, is the perfect description of hot air ballooning. If you are looking for an unusual gift for a special occasion or just want a breathtaking day out, take to the skies for a spectacular balloon trip. (Photo: Ricardo Hurtubia) Colourful balloons capture our imagination from an early age, where would a children’s party be without them? While Europe was still in the Dark Ages the Chinese invented the first recorded unmanned hot air balloon, but…
Paragliding in France – Gravity, who needs it? Gravity is greatly overrated. Unless you are film star Sandra Bullock and stand to make a lot of money floating around in your undies, gravity can be a tiresome force. Well, it does keeps our feet on the ground but who has not dreamed of being able to fly? What a wonderful sensation to feel the rush of air on the face, free as a bird, floating effortlessly above the earth, catching…
The Alps are not only one of the popular winter holiday destinations for skiers, freestylers and winter sports lovers, but also provide a wide variety of summer outdoor activities for hikers and mountaineers. Coming to the Alps in summer you will make your holiday a unique experience and create wonderful memories that will last forever. The dramatic Alpine scenery and breathtaking landscapes, fresh air, crystal clear lakes and the bright-blue sky will help you get the most from your vacation….
Something that never fails to take ski holiday newbies by surprise is just how much it can cost you to get your skis where you’re headed in the first place. It sounds absurd, but play your cards wrong and the price of transporting your gear can be higher than that of your flights and your Grenoble transfers combined…literally! So the best advice is to never, under any circumstances take things for granted and make assumptions. Instead, look carefully at the…
