Resort News
James Bond filming in Austrian ski resorts
January 13, 2015 | Teresa Fisher
James Bond is currently skiing in Austria. You can find him in the mountains of the Tirol, in the resort of Sölden, where he is filming part of the new 007 Movie – Spectre.
Spectre will be Daniel Craig’s fourth … Read More
Price-busting Bergamo
October 29, 2014 | Teresa Fisher
The second report by Briony Key in our new series of WHERE TO TAKE THE FAMILY SKIING for the forthcoming 2014/15 ski season…
Not everyone wants to ski every day, and for families with youngsters of different abilities, and widely different ages and … Read More
Scottish Independence and Winter Sports
September 18, 2014 | Teresa Fisher
“How will the Scottish Independence vote affect winter sports?” has been one of the hot topics for debate in recent weeks as the ski and snowboard industry gears up for the new season. As voters head to the polls, we air … Read More
Resorts of the 4 Vallées to stay together
September 8, 2014 | Teresa Fisher
Following lengthy discussions about a break-up, the massive Swiss 4 Vallées ski area has this evening announced that it will remain intact for a further 18 years.
We are pleased to report that the 4 Vallées ski area that includes the neighbouring Swiss … Read More
Does size matter?
September 8, 2014 | Teresa Fisher
Does size matter?….Have you ever wondered how resorts measure their kilometres of skiable slopes?…. What exactly do all those facts and figure mean on piste maps and resort websites? And just how accurate are they?
Of course size matters … Read More
The 2015 “ski bible” is out
September 8, 2014 | Teresa Fisher
Great excitement! The brand new “’Where to Ski and Snowboard’ guide for 2015 is out today! It’s a bumper edition as Where to Ski and Snowboard – the UK’s only annual guidebook to wintersports resorts – is this year celebrating … Read More
France is number one ski destination
September 8, 2014 | Teresa Fisher
It’s official! France is the most popular destination for British skiers and boarders, according to ‘Where to Ski and Snowboard 2015’, which is out today in anticipation of the imminent 2014/15 ski season.
The editors of ‘Where to Ski … Read More
The end of the Swiss chalet holiday?
August 29, 2014 | Teresa Fisher
The Swiss chalet family package holiday is under threat following employment changes which have forced UK chalet operators to leave…
British tour operators are pulling out of the country, following changes to employment laws and a declining Swiss … Read More
Affordable family skiing in France’s Maurienne valley
August 20, 2014 | Teresa Fisher
The first of a series of WHERE TO TAKE THE FAMILY SKIING features for the forthcoming 2014/15 ski season…
Briony Key explores some of the lesser-known French resorts of the Maurienne valley, with high family appeal at surprisingly low prices.
Waking … Read More
Matterhorn project thwarted
July 18, 2014 | Teresa Fisher
Swiss plans to hire Nepalese sherpas to build a trail to a hut below the Matterhorn have been thwarted.
This week marks the 149th anniversary of the first ascent of the iconic Swiss mountain.
As the celebrated ski resort town … Read More
