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Features on skiing and snowboarding from the snow magazine team. Find out where is best to go, what resorts are really like and how to make the most of your ski holiday.
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Forget the jargon: concentrate on learning the basics and the rest will follow, say the expert instructors at indoor...
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If you still don’t wear a ski helmet then you’re in the minority – could it be British skiers are finally thinking...
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Is it really possible to have a relaxing ski touring holiday? Pete Coombs discovers that in the Picos de Europa you...
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No lifts, no queues and no hiding bad technique, Neil Pedoe takes his kids to the artificial slopes of Skiplex for...
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We’re not sure any place is cool enough to be worth a quarter of million for a week’s stay, but – complete with...
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‘Layering’ is an essential element of staying warm on the slopes as it’s the most effective way of regulating your...
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The Swiss region of Graubunden has many alluring features in its bevvy of world class ski resorts, here's our rundown...
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Virtual ski reps, smartphone resort guides and even ski instructor apps – welcome to the new dawn of digital skiing,...
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Money doesn’t automatically buy you a cool experience, but it can help.
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We tested 50 snowboards across all categories and abilities to bring you a honed-down selection of the hottest...
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We rode and rated 106 pairs of skis for all terrains and abilities from all the top brands to find the best on-piste,...
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The spectacular Dolomites in Italy’s South Tyrol make a wonderful backdrop for a holiday that combines fabulous skiing...
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Kronplatz – the best skiing mountain in the Italian Dolomites Sponsored Content
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It lives in the shadows of the Alps, but the French Pyrenees is a ski destination that should be very much on your...
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We’ve pulled together our favourite ‘Top Ten Budget Ski Accommodations’, so you can enjoy some of the world’s best...