Ski & Snowboard Articles

Europe's Pyrenees are known for being a skier's paradise. Located on the borders of Spain and France, they offer skiers some of the best slopes in the world. Though many visitors choose to stay in ei

Skiers from around Europe and beyond head for Italy when the ski season hits. The Dolomites are a section of the Alps, located in northeastern Italy. While in the summer and autumn months, the Dolom

Skiing the French Alps is one of the biggest highlights of a ski enthusiast's life. The French Alps offers ski areas unlike many other parts of the world. Les Arcs, Courchevel and Chamonix are some o

For many, a successful holiday is defined by how many hours one can spend lounging about on a beach. And then there are skiers. For people who like to hit the slopes, a holiday isn't a holiday unless

French mountain range The Alps are home to some of the most well-known and well-travelled ski resorts in Europe. Throughout the winter months, France's more than 100 ski resorts are often filled to n

Before you can go on that big ski trip you have been planning you have to make sure that your equipment is in good condition. Here are the things you should check.

Ever increasing numbers of snowboarders are emerging as a large percentage of the snow tourism industry, but are they a welcome addition? Some U.S. resorts still ban snowboarding, while others are ope

Ski travel organisers are still being criticised after being taken by surprise during the 2006/7 ski season as visitor numbers dropped for the first time in a decade, but Andorra has invested heavily for the 2007/8 season.

Happily the snow arrived early this year, but Andorra has decided not to take any more chances with her ski slopes.

Your family skiing holiday in France starts when you have to decide where to go, as France has two main ski areas, the Pyrenees and the Alps, both with many ski resorts and without a doubt, some of the best and most extreme ski areas in the world.

The crowd watching in Innsbruck, Austria never knew what hit them. Franz Klammer had just scorched the Men's Downhill course at the 1976 Winter Olympics - and the buzz throughout the venue was incredi