In pictures: Was skiing better in the olden days?
It’s been a ski season to remember, for both the right, and sometimes wrong, reasons. British skiers and snowboarders have been more eager than ever to hit…
10 signs you’re too old for après ski
With spring in the air and restrictions on après ski eased in Europe’s top ski resorts, there’s never been a better time to let your hair down…
These custom-made skis cost more than a grand – but are they worth it?
At times my inelegant style didn’t quite live up to what was beneath me, but despite an influx of Britons this season, the slopes were quite clear…
Montenegro? The overlooked ski destination with hardly any tourists
Our goal after four leisurely hours on foot was Konoba Lipovo, a cheese farm run by Milijanka Puletić and her family, where we were served a mountain…
The secret Swiss workshop that ski fanatics will love
Of the many bewildering subcategories of winter sports enthusiast, the easiest to discern are the two types of downhill skier. In a crowded gondola, a long time…
The epic (and cheaper) alternative to skiing in France you’ve probably never heard of
I set out to partly rectify this on my final day. While I couldn’t cover all the slopes in Zauchensee, the furthest point from my base in…
Ski destinations with the least Covid restrictions – ranked and rated
It’s not just Italy pulling back the curtain either. Austria is on track to drop the majority of its Covid measures this weekend – just in the…
Hassle-free skiing is back – make the most of it before the season’s over
It’s not just Italy pulling back the curtain either. Austria is on track to drop the majority of its Covid measures this weekend – just in the…
Snow report: Where to book a late-season ski holiday for the best conditions
For the first time since 2019 Britons can spring ski in North America, but it has been an odd winter there too. There was little snowfall anywhere…
Reviewed: This season’s best ski gloves and mittens
There’s a massive range of gloves on offer for skiers and snowboarders this season, so where should you start if you’re looking to buy a new pair?…
The world’s scariest ski runs – and how to conquer them like the pros
Lancashire-born skier Dave ‘The Rocket’ Ryding made history when he became the first Briton to ever win World Cup Alpine skiing gold on January 22 in Kitzbühel….
Dear Richard: ‘I’m attracted to a work colleague but she’s older than (and senior to) me’
Dear Richard, There’s a woman at work I would really like to get to know better but I don’t know the best way to approach her. We…
Dear Richard: ‘I’m afraid to start skiing again’
Dear Richard, I am in my late 60s and generally in good health. For years we have booked a ski chalet in the February half term for…
Cool re-runnings: Jamaican skier slaloms his way into history after qualifying for Winter Olympics
Mr Alexander, who once worked in Hong Kong for an international financial company, told Olympics.com that he had spent “30-40 hours” plotting the races he needed to…
Ski holidays in France ‘back on’ with Covid travel rules for Britons due to be relaxed this week
The French border closed to holidaymakers from the UK on December 18 as ministers in Paris sought to prevent the spread of the omicron variant, but since…
The secret to finding the perfect ski resort
Why Austria? If staying in a picturesque resort with a warm welcome is high priority, Austria will generally come up trumps. Many resorts have grown up around traditional farming…
How will Covid travel restrictions affect my winter sun or ski holiday?
The winter holiday season was thrown into disarray with the emergency of the omicron variant. However, the UK Government has now rolled back the restrictions put in…
Reviewed: This season’s best ski boots
As you’d expect with modern ski boots, the latest and greatest models are bursting with special features. All have micro-adjustable buckles, for a truly honed hold, with…
Last-minute alternatives to ski holidays in the French Alps
Be warned though, while rules on entry to Switzerland have been eased the nation has adopted a ‘2G’ scheme. Similar to rules in neighbouring Austria, this means…
Why you should consider Scotland instead of the Alps for a ski holiday this winter
There are many common misconceptions about skiing in Scotland. “It’s not worth the long journey,” and “There’s no snow” were just some of the comments I received…
Why lockdown-free Sweden could be your safest bet for a ski holiday
Extra curricular thrills If you begin to tire of downhill skiing, there is always the option of another of the Swedes’ favourite outdoor activities: cross-country skiing. Prepared…
The world’s 50 best ski runs
Plateau Rosa to Plan Maison: Cervinia, Italy If you like wide, easy, motorway pistes, you’ll love Cervinia. It has more long, flattering runs than almost any other…
‘Closing is not an option’: French minister reassures British skiers, but mask rules will stay
British skiers heading to the French Alps this winter have been assured that their holidays will go ahead, despite a Covid resurgence on the Continent. “Thanks to vaccinations…
The true story of the world’s most famous ski run and why it’s at risk of disappearing
Both routes involve a killing skis-on-shoulder climb in ski boots – up 580 metal steps to the cable-car base station or 40-minute trudge up a steep snowy…