Slope safety

Although the concept came about in 1990 and now has 27 years of life behind it, Snowscoot is still relatively unheard of in most parts of Europe. Snowscoot is the brainchild of Franck Petoud, a BMXer and snowboarder who, finding himself in the mid [...]

The excitement that fresh snow can bring to lovers of the mountain is something unique and indescribable. Nevertheless, the dangers that one can meet when blazing new trails, whether skiing or snowboarding, are numerous; just one of these dangers [...]

Having recently won the Best Ski Resort award in 2016, the town of Zermatt is back to make its name as a skiing station with top-notch services. Amongst the criteria that led to the crowning of this Swiss district as the best in Europe, lie the qu [...]

Off-piste, or freeriding, attracts skiers and snowboarders who are more expert, but also those keen to feel the adrenalin rush of skiing or riding fresh snow. Off- piste slopes are always a challenging experience: indeed, the tracks are constantly [...]

On skis, as in life, learning is an on-going process. Thus there are ways for even the most expert skier can improve his or her style and technique. Therefore, here is some advices to perfect your skiing techniques and to complete each descent in t [...]

Holiday in La Thuile? You can leave freely with the ski hire service, a convenient and fast method to enjoy your holiday on the snow of Valle d’Aosta In Val D'Aosta, in the shadow of the beautiful Rutor massif and the majestic Mont Blanc, La Thuil [...]

Skiing off-piste means experiencing extraordinary emotions in close contact with the snow and freedom. Choose Switzerland to fully enjoy this experience! Off-piste: a word that alone puts the adrenaline chills down the spine. To practice freeride s [...]

The practice of Freeride or off-piste snowboarding or skiing, has become widespread in the recent years, both in the popular winter resorts, and in the smaller ones surrounded by nature. Here is everything you need to know and what you've always wond [...]

Choosing the best ski equipment, when purchasing or renting for a couple of days or a whole season, is never easy. The imperative is always to opt for equipment on the basis of our ability and economic means. In recent years the models of skis, boot [...]

Want to learn to ski but don’t know where to start? Want your children to start on the snow? Skiing is a sport with a certain complexity which you can start any age, gaining great satisfaction. Skiing is one of those physical activities that may a [...]