The increased amount of media coverage in recent years on how climate change may be affecting ski resorts has meant there has been a notable shift in the collective consciousness of skiers and snowboarders towards environmental issues. Table of Contents Media Sensationalism and ‘Greenwashing’ Impact on Tourist Behavior Survey Insights from Erna Low Regional and Age Variations Summary Media Sensationalism and ‘Greenwashing’ Some of this media coverage has been criticised for being overly sensational as it has, for example, included photographs of snowless slopes in little-known ski areas w ..read more

Details are beginning to circulate about this year’s London Snow Show which is taking place at ExCel on 19 & 20 October 2024. The box office is now open, and the organisers claim they have already had more than 4,000 ticket registrations in the first week. As well as a chance to chat with ski and snowboard tour operators and retailers, other attractions already announced include: Snow Stage – Olympic Athletes, and other famous names, will reveal what motivates them, and what inspires them to train harder in order to push their boundaries. Visitors have a chance to ask questions at the end ..read more

Property owners who rent out their chalets and apartments to skiers and snowboarders staying in Val d’Isere have been reminded they must now include their official registration number for tourist accommodation in any advertisements and promotions or face hefty fines. The warning was sent out last month (March 2024) in a letter from Val d’Isere Mayor Patrick Martin and it follows a decision made last year by the French resort to set up the registration number scheme for tourist accommodation. The letter from the mayor says: “You were informed by registered letter dated 29 November 2023 of this ..read more

Does this sound like a familiar scenario? You get back from your ski and snowboard trip, do a bit of washing and chuck your mountain clothes into a bag. Then, along with equipment and boots – if you have them – store it all in the back of a cupboard, in the garage, or up in the attic where it stays for 12 months until next season. Table of Contents Clean Everything Dry Thoroughly Repair Any Damage Store In A Cool, Dry Place Use Breathable Storage Containers Avoid Compression Hang Jackets And Pants Fold Base Layers And Accessories Store In A Dark Place Use Mothballs Equipment Clean And Dry Bi ..read more

With doom and gloom stories circulating in various national newspapers predicting the end of skiing and snowboarding because of climate change, it’s encouraging to see that several resorts are so confident there is a future that they are investing millions of euros and dollars in new and updated lifts. Table of Contents Jandri Express Upgrade New Green Slope Bubble Lift Upgrade La Grave, An off-piste mecca A Summary For example, in Les Deux Alpes, the SATA group, the company that has been managing the French resort’s lift system since December 2020, is upgrading the famous main Jandri Exp ..read more

The end of the season is a great time to go skiing and snowboarding as the slopes are usually quieter and less crowded but there is still a lively party atmosphere in the resorts. Table of Contents Avoriaz, France Kitzbuhel, Austria Ischgl, Austria Megeve, France Resorts Prepare End Of Season Celebrations: A Summary Many ski areas have, over the years, introduced weird and wacky events that have become annual attractions, and these add to the benefits of booking some late-season skiing and snowboarding. Every resort has its own way of celebrating the end of the season and to give you a fl ..read more

Val d’Isere Le Fornet lift upgrade will get skiers up to 3,185m in just 6.5 minutes. Le Fornet is an often-lesser visited area of the Espace Killy ski area, as most skiers staying in Val d’Isere head towards the links to Tignes’ glacier. One of the reasons this sector was ignored was slow lifts. It’s not slow anymore, the new upgrade will be open for the 2025 ski season and will deliver skiers to the Pissaillas Glacier in 6.5 minutes. Vallon gondola lift redevelopment will ensure less impact on the environment. This beautiful ski area Nestles in the heart of the unspoilt sector of Le Fornet ..read more

Nestled amidst the majestic peaks and lush meadows of the European Alps, the endearing marmots (Marmota marmota) captivate both nature enthusiasts and scientists alike. These charming rodents, known for their distinctive burrows and piercing whistles, play a significant role in the alpine ecosystem. In this exploration, we delve into the fascinating world of marmots in the Alps, shedding light on their behaviour, habitat, ecological importance, and their enduring appeal to humans. Table of Contents Fun facts about Marmots Habitat and Distribution Behavioural Patterns Ecological Importance Co ..read more

Who really has the best ski holiday deals? If you are a skier who uses social media, you couldn’t have missed the marketing from Heidi, a relatively new player in the UK ski holiday business, with a huge marketing budget. But how competitive are Heidis prices? It turns out this weekend, Ski Line are 43.93% Cheaper than Heidi. We compared the cheapest deal on our website with the cheapest deal on Heidis website. To be fair, we searched both websites for 2 people, departing from Gatwick, and we looked at deals departing on both Saturdays and Sundays. We only searched for ski resorts in France as ..read more

Further to our recent blog on some of the best places to go for some late spring skiing, Val d’Isere has released more information on the resort’s ‘Ski & Chill’ programme which offers skiers and snowboarders a choice of cultural, musical and sports events between 13 April and 5 May 2024. Table of Contents Adventure & Discovery Film Festival: 15 – 18 April 2024 Val’Athlon: Tuesday 23 April 2024 Paul Kalkbrenner at Folie Douce: 27 April 2024 Adventure & Discovery Film Festival: 15 – 18 April 2024 The 27th edition of the International Adventure and Discovery Film Festival wil ..read more