Winter Sports Articles

Ski Bulgaria: The Alps of the East - Posted by Paul McIndoe.

Bulgaria has shed its communist Balkan baggage and is now competing with the more traditional ski resorts in Western Europe for its ever-growing slice of the British ski market.

Spring Skiing: Winter's Over but the Snow Goes On - Posted by Andrew Regan.

When the winter comes to an end, many might think that the ski season is over too. But spring is actually a fantastic time to head to the mountains for warmer weather, cheaper prices, longer days and fewer crowds.

Ski Innsbruck: Austria's Secret Snow Zone - Posted by Andrew Regan.

The charming town of Innsbruck makes an ideal base from which to explore the region's mountain resorts; and for the wandering skier, this is ideal road trip territory, allowing visitors to experience the authentic Austria.

There’s More to Snow than Skiing: Alternative Activities for Winter Holidays - Posted by Elisha Burberry.

Just because you don’t want to ski, doesn't mean you can't enjoy the snow. More and more non-skiers are heading off on winter mountain holidays to experience alternative snow activities, such as ice fishing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling.

Skiers Rule, Snowboarders not welcome: The Alta Ultimatum - Posted by Andrew Regan.

Alta ski resort, near Salt Lake City is one of 4 remaining resorts in North America that still don't permit snowboarders to ride on their mountain. Home to a diminishing faction of die-hard skiers, the resort continues to maintain its 'skiers only' policy, despite claims of discrimination from the snowboard industry.

Dive Deep in San Juan: Underwater Gardens of the Caribbean - Posted by Paul McIndoe.

With continental shelf encircling Puerto Rico on three sides, the island offers some exceptional dive sites, and the fact that citizens of the US don't need a passport to enter the country means that it's a very popular destination for American mainlanders.

Ski Alaska: the steep, the deep and the dangerous - Posted by Adam Singleton.

Alaska is known for having some of the most dangerous skiing and snowboarding terrain in the world but there's also family fun to be had in the state deemed The Last Frontier.

Viva Italia: skiing the Italian Alps - Posted by Elisha Burberry.

Italy is one of Europe's best kept ski secrets, but with some of the finest ski resorts and hotels in the Alps, but how long before the secret gets out?

Snowboard Bag – Things To Consider Before Buying One - Posted by Adrian Hardy.

This article discusses if you need a snowboard bag or cover. It covers some of the considerations if you decide to buy such an item for your snowboard.

Chatel - a rising star in the alps - Posted by Ed Ockelton.

The rise in popularity of the beautiful alpine resort of Chatel.