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Innsbruck Airport, Gateway to the Tirol
Innsbruck airport is surrounded by snowy mountain peaks and has short transfer times to over 20 Tirolean ski resorts. The airport is just a few kilometres from the motorway which makes the Tirol an ideal choice for weekend skiing as well as longer breaks. more >>> Skiing in Brandnertal
Take the early morning SWISS flight from Heathrow to Zurich uncrowded Brandnertal slopes by lunchtime. Modern and speedy lifts, uncrowded slopes, an excellent variety of pit stops for eating and drinking at fair prices and glorious views all round make Brandnertal a fantastic ski destination. more >>>Jasper - its pretty wild out here
Jasper is a full-body experience. Rub elbows with wildlife in the park or the human version in town. Jaw dropping ice fields and glaciers. Dancing hair as you traverse the glistening peaks of Marmot. Untamed excitement is yours for the taking. more >>> Stowe, Vermont - a world class ski resort
Stowe has been welcoming skiers for over 75 years and offers skiing for all ability levels The ski slopes are spread across Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak which linked by a two minute ride on the Over Easy Gondola lift. Stowe is a one of a kind ski resort. more >>>
St Moritz - Landscape and Glamour
When it comes to snow, high-alpine south facing Engadin St. Moritz has it all: a beautiful landscape, glamour, and a balance of nature and tradition. According to the legend it was here that winter tourism was born some 150 years ago. more >>> Ten of the best family ski resorts in Europe
A key factor in making a family skiing holiday effortless is the choice of resort; pick wisely and everything will fall into place. Here are 10 great ski resorts in Europe for you to consider when planning a family skiing holiday. more >>>
Ten of the best weekend ski resorts
When planning a weekend ski break key factors include convenient flight times, short transfers and the availability of accommodation for 3 nights. Rebecca Miles selects ten ski resorts in Europe for weekend ski holidays. more >>>Travelling to ski resorts by train
More relaxing, more enjoyable and a good way of reducing your carbon footprint, getting to your ski resort by train can be comparable in door to door time with flying. Daniel Elkan selects 12 resorts in Europe that you can reach easily by train. more >>> Ten of the best self-drive ski resorts in the Alps
Packing the car with the ski gear and heading off to the Alps can be cost effective and gives you freedom once you're in resort. Many resorts are under 1,000km away which usually means under 10 hours on the road. We've chosen 10 great ski resorts in Europe that are easily reached by car.
more >>>Ten of the best budget ski resorts
Taking a skiing or snowboarding holiday needn’t cost the earth. We’ve chosen ten ski resorts for their high
proportion of self-catering apartments or good value hotels, and also
for their reasonably priced lift passes. more >>>
Ten of the best ski resorts for terrain parks
If you're a freestyle skier or a boarder your choice of resort may depend on the existence of a really good terrain park for practicing your latest tricks. Here's our starter for ten of the best terrain parks in Europe and North America.
more >>>The Best of the Alps
The Best of the Alps is an association of the most prestigious mountain resorts in the Alps. Whether skiing, hiking, biking, climbing, golfing or simply enjoying the alpine scenery, the twelve Best of the Alps resorts will leave you wondering which one to visit next! more >>>
Choosing the right ski insurance policy
One in three of you don't take out insurance when you go skiing and three per cent of you will need to make a claim. What happens if you need to make a claim but don't have an insurance policy? more >>> Nutrition For Skiing - how to peak your energy
The average skier burns 300-600 calories per hour. There are some easy things you can incorporate into your eating habits when skiing to help ensure you ski your best. Kristen Gravani offer five tips to get started. more >>> Getting more & doing more on your ski holiday
There are all kinds of options and holiday permutations for those who are looking for something a little different this winter to enhance their ski holiday. And there are some great ski destinations for other activities in the snow. Zenith Holidays have some suggestions. more >>>
Ski Lifts Airport Transfers
Cheap flights from UK airports to the Alps, the growth in search activity for travel information online and better online booking tools is making it easier for skiers to arrange ski holidays on their own. And this has bought growth in the airport transfer market. We investigate. more >>>
An American in The Alps
With so much great skiing in USA and Canada, why should North Americans cross the Atlantic to ski the Alps? Ultimate-Ski.com invited skier, writer, lawyer and long time Ultimate-Ski.com contributor David Cronheim over the pond to experience four Best of the Alps resorts. more >>> 3 Destinations for Apres Ski on a Budget
HostelBookers.com, providers of affordable ski accommodation, suggest three ideas for ski resorts where it is possible to keep your après ski well within budget. Bariloche, Whistler and Kitzbuhel and their respective hostels are offered for consideration. more >>> Ski Safari Chamonix - Val d’Isere
A ski safari to Chamonix and Val d’Isere is great for adventurous skiers or boarders wanting a weekend of high adventure, skiing or boarding on some of the best snow in the alps and some fine dining. more >>>
Air Travel and Skiing in the United States
Getting to ski resorts in the USA is not always as simple as it might seem. Here we offer a few tips to take some of the pain out of flying around the USA including some airports to avoid if you can. more >>>Skiing in Park City
Park City consists of three resorts; Park City Mountain, Deer Valley and The Canyons. They boast 58 lifts, 426 named runs and over 9,600 skiable acres of what Utah has trademarked as the 'Greatest Snow on Earth'. more >>>City Ski Championships 2011
The City Ski Championships return in 2011 from 17th to 20th March and this year the venue is the spectacular resort of Courmayeur in the Aosta Valley. We have full details of this years event including prices and booking details.
more >>>Graubünden
Davos Klosters, Laax and Engadine St Moritz in the
Graubünden region of Switzerland have something for everyone. And not just on the mountain. Families will feel right at home with special ski areas for the kids and even a childrens cinema.
more >>>Lake Tahoe and Las Vegas – just Heavenly!
Experience the amazing sensation of skiing high above the sapphire blue waters of Lake Tahoe followed by the ultimate après-ski party in the ‘entertainment capital of the world’, Las Vegas. Your definitive winter sports holiday of a lifetime is waiting for you in Nevada! more >>> Cat skiing with Fernie Wilderness Adventures
Fernie Wilderness Adventures offer guided cat skiing in British Columbia with over 3,000 acres of exceptional ski terrain including steep faces and tree runs drenched in powder. Vince Shuley reports more >>>The Glacier Express and Bernina Express Railways
The Glacier Express between Zermatt and St Moritz and shorter Bernina Express from Pontresina near St Moritz and Tirano in Italy reach higher than 2,000m and are among the most famous railway journeys in the world. more >>>
Reasons To Ski Italy
Ruth and Giorgio of Echo Travel are experts on Skiing in Italy. Read their feature on skiing in the Italian Alps, the delights of some of the finest mountain restaurants in Europe and skiing to rival the Trois Vallees.
more >>>Avalanche Awareness
When it dumps snow early season and you can't wait to be skiing fresh tracks it's also time to be reminded of the risks of skiing or riding off-piste, to learn from the past and to improve your avalanche awareness. more >>>The Art of Snow Making
Water used for snow making in Sőll is first sterlised to ensure drinking quality water (a legal requirement in Tirol then pumped at high pressure and to order by up to 434 snow canons and 624 snow lances at the click of a mouse. more >>>Reasons to wear a ski helmet this winter
Whether you are concerned about collisions caused by you or others, falling on a rail, or tumbling on rocks there’s a 60 per cent less chance of sustaining a head injury if you are wear one. more >>>Luxury Spas
Nothing beats skiing hard all day then treating your aching muscles to all the massage and hydrotherapy they can take. Here is a selection of some of the most stylish and luxurious spas the mountains have to offer. more >>> Weekend Skiing
Which airports and ski resorts are convenient for weekend skiing? You can book your flights, transfers, accommodation and ski extras independently or search for best deals from specialist weekend ski tour operators. more >>>
Skiing in a credit crunch
Rising ski holiday prices, fluctuating exchange rates, fuel taxes and an every increasing choice of ski destinations. Christine Ottery navigates the modern minefield and offers some tips to get more skiing for your dosh. more >>> Low cost ski hostel accommodation
If you're still reeling from the credit crunch or yet to get a firm footing on a career ladder you can still enjoy a cheap ski holiday and to greatly reduce your costs by booking low cost hostel accommodation. more >>>
Skiing Bariloche and Las Lenas in Argentina
Pete Wilson reports on a six-week ski trip to Bariloche and Las Leñas in Argentina including virgin off-piste skiing and an exhilarating heli-skiing experience that he and his friends will never forget. more >>> Cat Skiing in Chile
As the Northern Hemisphere settled into summer in early June, northern Chile received over 2 metres of snow. Vince Shuley was invited to the opening of Ski Arpa Snow Cats, South America’s only cat skiing resort.
more >>>Whistler Peak 2 Peak Gondola
Vince Shuley attended the opening of Whistler's Peak 2 Peak
Gondola which links two of North America's biggest vertical rise mountains and revolutionizes
the way visitors can enjoy the best of both mountains. more >>>First Descent of Reindalstinden
After a five year wait for the right conditions, Graham Austick and Ali Street enjoyed the finest ski tour and steep descent of their careers to date with slopes up to 55 degrees 300 miles inside the Arctic Circle. more >>>
Linde Werdelin
Bringing together the best of traditional Swiss watchmaking and craftsmanship with innovative Danish design and technology. We interview Jorn Werdelin about the genesis of the Linde Werdelin brand. more >>>
