A new start after 60: my beloved wife died – and at 82 I found solace in the mountains
Wilf Bishop was anguished by the death of his wife of six decades. He could no longer ski, but knew he wanted to return to the mountaineering they both loved. Then a friend gave him an idea …
February 2024
100 years of Winter Olympic history: why Chamonix is still king of the slopes
On the centenary of it hosting the first winter games, the French town has lost none of the allure felt by pioneering skiers, curlers and skaters
January 2024
My eco-conscious skiing odyssey in the French Alps
You can take it easy on the slopes of Tignes. But if you have a yearning to go higher, further and faster, this beautiful eco-friendly resort is hard to beat
I hadn’t skied for 10 years. Could a trip to the French Alps reignite my enthusiasm?
As well as a good selection of gentle pistes, the modernist resort of Flaine offers an education in architecture, art and sustainability
My ski touring adventure in Switzerland: the storm intensified and my goggles froze
A high-altitude ski touring trip among the 4,000-metre peaks of the Bernese Alps proves a tough challenge and a valuable lesson in mountain skills
December 2023
‘Just strap on the footwear and walk’: a snowshoeing holiday for beginners in Bulgaria
A week conquering a new winter sport across three magical mountain ranges is both challenging and exhilarating – with hot springs and hikes providing the icing on the cake
November 2023
How I learned to make and sleep in a Swedish snowhole – at minus 30C
Kevin Rushby saw a way to fulfil his childhood dream with an adventure company in Sweden – but could he ski into the snowy wilderness on a twisted ankle?
October 2023
How to ski greener – switch from plane to train
We look at ways to reduce your winter holiday carbon footprint, and pick great train-accessible resorts that are doing their bit for the environment
January 2023
How a ski trip to France helped me find my winter travel mojo
From ice floating to fatbiking in the snow: there’s more to Val d’Isère than skiing
December 2022
Ski touring without the machismo: a women-led weekend on Cairngorm mountain, Scotland
Ski and snowboard touring can be intimidating for novices. We join a two-day workshop that aims to make the sport more accessible
10 of Europe’s best cosy cabins for winter
Perfect snow, hot saunas, twinkling stars and the snuggliest blankets. We pick the most scenic winter hideaways
Let’s go bogganeering! How I invented a winter sport on my trip to South Tirol, Italy
A snowy cross-country walking break is even more beautiful – and fun – when you combine the hiking with tobogganing
November 2022
Readers' travel tips
Not so steep – readers’ favourite affordable skiing options
‘There are enough new routes to last a lifetime’: ski touring in the French Alps
October 2022
How to bag a bargain European ski trip
Still need your winter sports fix even with the pound in a slump? Here are our top tips for skiing on a budget, including when, where and how to go
March 2022
Piste of the action: Orelle is the perfect base for late season skiing in France
In the Trois Vallées, new cable cars whisk skiers up to some of the Alps’ highest slopes – perfect for skiing into May. And a high altitude zipwire adds to the thrills
Skiing in Glencoe and après in Glasgow: a brilliant Scottish weekend on and off the slopes
A new shuttle bus allows for a full day’s skiing in the Highlands followed by a night on the town in Glasgow
Family fun on the slopes: 10 of the best ski breaks for Easter 2022
With superb accommodation and après action on tap, our spring family breaks hit the heights with plenty to engage children and non-skiers
January 2022
Fresh powder: the best French ski resorts you’ve never heard of
If Chamonix is beyond your budget, don’t despair – there are plenty of small resorts offering great skiing across France. We round up some of the best
