We asked locals from Switzerland’s Valais region to share the secrets of their home resorts. Get to know Saas-Fee/Saastal with Max Prater This article first appeared in our sister title, Snow Magazine, 20 November 2023 You know the old travel cliché: if you want to know where to visit, buy a guidebook; if you want to know what’s worth visiting, ask a local. Well, we believe the same applies to skiing, only more so. Think about it: even the best-drawn piste maps struggle to show how mountains fit together, and they often miss out off-piste valleys, where the best powder is to be found, altoget ..read more

We asked locals from Switzerland’s Valais region to share the secrets of their home resorts. Get to know Nendaz-Veysonnaz with Amandus Amacker This article first appeared in our sister title, Snow Magazine, 20 November 2023 You know the old travel cliché: if you want to know where to visit, buy a guidebook; if you want to know what’s worth visiting, ask a local. Well, we believe the same applies to skiing, only more so. Think about it: even the best-drawn piste maps struggle to show how mountains fit together, and they often miss out off-piste valleys, where the best powder is to be found, al ..read more

We asked locals from Switzerland’s Valais region to share the secrets of their home resorts. Get to know the Region Dents du Midi with Lara Berra. This article first appeared in our sister title, Snow Magazine, 20 November 2023 You know the old travel cliché: if you want to know where to visit, buy a guidebook; if you want to know what’s worth visiting, ask a local. Well, we believe the same applies to skiing, only more so. Think about it: even the best-drawn piste maps struggle to show how mountains fit together, and they often miss out off-piste valleys, where the best powder is to be found ..read more

We asked locals from Switzerland’s Valais region to share the secrets of their home resorts. Get to know the Aletsch Arena with David Kestens. This article first appeared in our sister title, Snow Magazine, 20 November 2023 You know the old travel cliché: if you want to know where to visit, buy a guidebook; if you want to know what’s worth visiting, ask a local. Well, we believe the same applies to skiing, only more so. Think about it: even the best-drawn piste maps struggle to show how mountains fit together, and they often miss out off-piste valleys, where the best powder is to be found, al ..read more

Founded by a group of college friends, Mount Noire provides community and group trips to skiers and snowboarders of colour. If we asked you to close your eyes and describe your typical skier, what would you describe? Think about it for a few seconds. Chances are, you didn’t just describe someone of colour, did you? We met an incredible group of women at this year’s Ellesse x Tomorrowland Winter festival who are on a mission to smash stereotypes in winter sports, break down barriers, and bring colour and diversity to the mountains. Photo: Mount Noire Meet Mount Noire! The aptly named Mo ..read more

Ellesse, Tomorrowland, skiers and an Alpe d’Huez cut to get you in the mood Good vibes, good people, good times. We’ve teamed up with our buddies at Ellesse and Tomorrowland Winter to hype their new collab collection and get pumped for one of the best festivals in the snow, in the alps or anywhere for that matter. Filmed on location in Tomorrowland Winter’s back garden, Alpe d’Huez. The crew got to soak up some sun, hit some kickers and test out the new Ellesse outerwear. All about freeing that style. The 21-piece capsule ski collection features ski-jackets, goggles, and layering options fo ..read more

Want a ski trip without the flight guilt? Here’s how to travel to Switzerland’s ski resorts by train Love skiing but hate flying? It’s a conundrum for climate-conscious skiers and snowboarders eager to minimise their carbon footprint. But if you want to hit the Alps in the greenest, most eco-friendly way, there is an answer – take the train. Here’s why you should give rail a chance, how you can go about doing it, and a selection of some of the best Swiss ski resorts accessible by train. Why Travel To The Alps By Train Flying is usually the fastest, simplest and cheapest way to get to the Alps ..read more

We joined the Julbo team in Zermatt to test the new Sam Anthamatten and Antti Ollila pro model in all lighting conditions Image: Juan Aizpuru @juanaizpuruphotomountain We recently travelled out to Zermatt to take a look at Julbo’s latest pro model ski goggle, the ‘Pair of Kings’ Cyclon. Being the brainchild of Sam Anthamatten and Antti Ollila, we knew it would have some serious pedigree. Now Sam Anthamatten is no stranger to sharing a pro line with other athletes, including the likes of Vivian Bruchez and Glen Plake. When it comes to Antti and Sam though, the two couldn’t be further apart in ..read more

Here’s a bit of top level skiing stateside to get you in the mood for your upcoming trips OK. You’ll have to go with us on this one. Mount Hood is the kitchen, hand-built booters and deep spring slush are the pots and pans, and The Faction Collective shredders are the ingredients; not sure what else you need to know really. Not sure what other information you could possibly want that would make watching this any more enticing than it already is. What’s that? No, there’s no nudity. Please, stop asking us this question. It’s getting weird. Starring Alex Hall, Blake Wilson, Mac Forehand and Will ..read more

Always wanted to drop cliffs on skis? Here’s our expert’s guide Image: Samuel Ingles Planning on getting sendy this winter? Or maybe you’re thinking that getting air under your skis is reserved for the reckless? Wherever you’re at with your skiing or riding, learning how to huck cliffs this winter is within reach for you. “If you can link turns together, then you can take air” If you can link turns together, then you can take air. Start as small as you like on the friendliest terrain and work your way up from there. Like any sport, this is all about progression. Here’s our top tips for sto ..read more