Skiing

Morzine: The Ski Resort With A Conscience

September 6, 2023

This summer’s burning beaches, forest fires and record-smashing heatwave temperatures have prompted the United Nations to declare we’re in an era of ‘global boiling.’ So for winter sports [read more]

Cauterets: Taking The Piste

October 2, 2015

What else can you do in a ski resort that doesn’t involve skiing – apart from going to town on the local culinary fare? Yes, I know it’s what most people want to do when they head for the [read more]

Powder Perfect Klosters

November 25, 2013

For a more traditional ski resort I adore Klosters. This charming little town is undeniably posh, but equally friendly and discreet. Just look who goes there. Prince Charles and sons William and [read more]

Ski Boot Camp – Canadian Style

January 9, 2013

There are a few ways to survive a wimmin’s ski boot camp in the Canadian Rockies. One is to lie back in the Dead Bug yoga pose and think of England. This position – on your back, knees akimbo and [read more]

Hitting The Slopes of Park City, Utah

January 13, 2012

I haven’t counted them myself, but I am reliably informed that there are around 250 ‘world class’ ski areas across the planet, a bewildering choice when it comes to booking next [read more]