Following First Tracks | In Search of the Man who Shaped the Modern Ski Industry
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- Written by: Tristan Kennedy
Walter Ingham, founder of the ski firm Inghams, organised his first group skiing holiday in 1934, travelling from London to the Alps by train. Ninety years later James Forrest takes the same journey to learn about the life and legacy and this unlikely pioneer.
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Discover France's Isère Ski Resorts
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- Written by: Roger Fulton
With 21 resorts to choose from, there is a destination to suit every taste in Isère in the French Alps. Plus with tour operator, Peak Retreats, booking your Isère ski holiday is simple. Read on for a closer look at skiing in Isère...
Decathlon Wedze 500 Sport Ski Jacket Review: Top Warmth and Build Quality for On-Piste Fun
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- Written by: Mark Mayne
- Overall: 0
- Versatility: 0
- Quality: 0
- Comfort: 0
- Value: 0
- Performance: 0
- Price: 135
- +: Great build quality Thoughtful details Impressive bang for buck
- ‐: No Recco Hood on the snug side
Affordable and stylish, but can it keep up with the season's best gear out on the slopes? We review the Decathlon Wedze 500 Sport Ski Jacket to find out.
Columbia Highland Summit Ski Jacket and Highland Bib Pant Review: Warm and Stylish Bib and Jacket Combo
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- Written by: Snow Magazine Staff
- Overall: 0
- Versatility: 0
- Quality: 0
- Comfort: 0
- Value: 0
- Performance: 0
Stay warm on the slopes with Columbia’s fully featured and thoughtfully designed women’s Highland Summit Jacket and Bib Pants.
OOSC Curved Ski Suit 2023-24 Review
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- Written by: Sarah Coad
- Overall: 0
- Versatility: 0
- Quality: 0
- Comfort: 0
- Value: 0
- Performance: 0
- Price: 325
- +: Looks great and we love the fit!
- ‐: Pockets could be bigger.
- Gender: Women
We test out the new Fall Line Curved Ski Suit from OOSC to see if it holds its own among this season’s best ski gear.
Saas-Fee/Saastal | Ski Resort Review
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- Written by: Roger Fulton
- Airport: Zurich (3hrs), Basel, Geneva, Milan
- Ski area: 150
- Parks: 3
- Intermediate (%): 50
- Altitude range (m): 1500 - 3600
- Train station: Visp
- Vertical drop (m): 1800
- Resort height (m): 1800
- Summit (m): 3600
- Beginner (%): 20
- Expert (%): 30
- Tourism and Ski Area: https://www.saas-fee.ch/en/,Saas-Fee
- Country: Switzerland
- Good For: Apres Ski, Beginners, Families, Intermediates, Non-skiers
Charming, car-free and scenic, Saas-Fee, Switzerland, is one of Europe's longest established ski resorts. From the Saas-Fee piste map to the best ski hire and après-ski, here's your guide to skiing in Saas-Fee.
Verbier | Ski Resort Review
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- Written by: Roger Fulton
- Airport: Sion (50 Mins), Geneva (1hr 50)
- Ski area: 410km
- Parks: 2
- Intermediate (%): 47
- Altitude range (m): 1400–3328
- Train station: Le Chable (15 mins)
- Vertical drop (m): 1928
- Resort height (m): 1500
- Summit (m): 3328
- Beginner (%): 34
- Expert (%): 19
- Tourism and Ski Area: http://www.verbier.ch/en/index.htm,Verbier Tourism
- Linked Resorts: Veysonnaz ski resort
- Country: Switzerland
- Good For: Apres Ski, Experts, Families, Intermediates, Off-piste
Verbier in the Swiss Alps is undoubtedly one of the world's most prestigious ski resorts. From the Verbier piste map to the best ski hire and après ski, here's your guide to skiing in Verbier.
Covid-19 Skiing: When Will Ski Resorts Open, Where Can You Ski, and What About Omicron? - Updated for winter 2024
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- Written by: Roger Fulton
Keep up to date with the latest quarantine restrictions, rules around the Omicron variant, and where you can ski in France, Austria, Italy, Switzerland and Andorra in 2022.
Val Thorens | Ski Resort Review
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- Written by: Roger Fulton
- Airport: Chambery (1hr 45)
- Ski area: 150km
- Parks: 2
- Intermediate (%): 43
- Altitude range (m): 1100–3230
- Train station: Moutiers (35 mins)
- Vertical drop (m): 2130
- Resort height (m): 2300
- Summit (m): 3230
- Beginner (%): 45
- Expert (%): 12
- Tourism and Ski Area: https://www.valthorens.com/en,Val Thorens
- Linked Resorts: Courchevel | Ski Resort, La Tania | Ski Resort, Les Menuires | Ski Resort, Méribel Mottaret, Saint Martin de Belleville
- Country: France
- Good For: Apres Ski, Beginners, Experts, Families, Intermediates, Off-piste
Val Thorens is the highest and most snow sure ski resort in the Three Valleys. Here's our full Val Thorens ski resort review, with the latest snow conditions, the Val Thorens piste map and the lowdown on après ski in Val Thorens.
Obergurgl | Ski Resort Review
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- Written by: Roger Fulton
- Airport: Innsbruck (1hr 30)
- Ski area: 110km
- Parks: 1
- Intermediate (%): 50
- Altitude range (m): 1795–3080
- Train station: Otztal Bahnhof (1hr)
- Vertical drop (m): 1285
- Resort height (m): 1930
- Summit (m): 3080
- Beginner (%): 32
- Expert (%): 18
- Tourism and Ski Area: https://www.obergurgl.com,Obergurgl
- Country: Austria
- Good For: Beginners, Families, Intermediates, Off-piste
From the Obergurgl piste map to the best ski schools, ski hire shops and après ski bars, here’s the lowdown - and the highlights – of one of Austria's highest ski resorts.
Zell am See | Ski Resort Review
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- Written by: Roger Fulton
- Airport: Salzburg (1hr 25)
- Ski area: 138km
- Parks: 1
- Intermediate (%): 40
- Altitude range (m): 755–3029
- Train station: Zell am See
- Vertical drop (m): 2274
- Resort height (m): 750
- Summit (m): 3029
- Beginner (%): 37
- Expert (%): 23
- Tourism and Ski Area: https://www.zellamsee-kaprun.com/en,Zel am See
- Linked Resorts: Kaprun | Ski Resort, Saalbach | Ski Resort
- Country: Austria
- Good For: Apres Ski, Families, Intermediates, Non-skiers
From the Zell am See piste map to the best ski schools, ski hire shops and legendary après ski bars in Zell am See, here’s your essential review of one of Austria's prettiest ski resorts.
Obertauern | Ski Resort Review
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- Written by: Jim Walker
- Airport: Salzburg (1hr 5)
- Ski area: 100km
- Parks: 1
- Intermediate (%): 36
- Train station: Radstadt (20 mins)
- Vertical drop (m): 368
- Resort height (m): 1740
- Summit (m): 2313
- Beginner (%): 59
- Expert (%): 5
- Country: Austria
- Good For: Apres Ski, Beginners, Intermediates, Off-piste
From the Obertauern piste map to the best ski schools, ski hire shops and Obertauern's legendary après ski bars, here’s your essential review of one of Austria's most snow sure high-altitude ski resorts.
