• Hitting the slopes before the snow

    Amongst all the reading, writing and rushing around trying to organise my ‘back to University’ lifestyle, I took a little trip to Val Thorens a typically French skiing resort located in the Tarentaise Valley....
  • Ski Holiday 101: What do you actually need?

    Whether a first-timer or a ski veteran the question of what to bring, or rather how to fit it all in your case, can be a perpetual challenge. Do you change for après? How do you stay warm at 3500 feet? Here’s everything you need to know about how...
  • Top Ski Destinations

    As winter draws closer, it’s the perfect time to book a snow holiday. Whether you’re a beginner or professional, a skier or a snowboarder, there’s something for everyone. From France and Canada to Norway, Austria and Sweden Impact Travel lists its top ski destinations:  Val d’Isere, France From its days as...