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These are the top 7 ski resorts in Europe

Ski season is almost upon us, so we’ve rounded up the best resorts to practice your technique.

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Meet the skier flying the flag for 1.4 Billion Indians at the Winter Olympics

In partnership with Media City

"It is the dream of the entire Kashmir valley, a dream of all Indians. There cannot be a greater joy for us."

Culture news

Georgia rescues ancient wooden skate tradition in snowy mountain race

Locals of the remote, picturesque town of Mestia, deep in the Caucasus Mountains of Georgia, are reviving an ancient local tradition for a new generation.

Meet The Locals

This man set up a haven for digital nomads in the Bulgarian mountains

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In this episode of Meet The Locals, we hear from Matthias Zeitler the co-founder of Coworking Bansko.

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Adventures

Discover Bansko Bulgaria, a top winter sports destination for 2022

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With breathtaking landscapes, magnificent slopes and plenty of activities on offer, in this week's Adventures we go to Bansko, one of Bulgaria's top snow-capped destinations.

Travel News

Here are the travel restrictions for Europe’s top ski destinations

These are the latest updates as travel rules ease across Switzerland and Austria.

Destinations

Swiss ski resort celebrates 100th anniversary of the slalom

The first-ever timed slalom ski race was organised in Mürren in January 1922.

Culture news

Anna Gasser: the athlete pushing the boundaries of female snowboarding

Sports that were once considered a fad, like Snowboarding and Skateboarding have in recent years seen entire cultures develop around them. Meet the woman helping that happen.

Nature

Ski resort expansion is destroying some of the last living glaciers

Patagonia's latest documentary tells the story of a mega ski resort development that is about to destroy glaciers in the Alps.

Destinations

What happened when I went skiing in record snowfall at Crans Montana

This is what it's like skiing off-piste in the powdery pine forests of Switzerland.

France

French skier Noël opens slalom season with dominating win

French skier Clément Noël dominated the first slalom of the World Cup season for his ninth career win as many other pre-race favourites faltered.

People

Steep hills and daring jumps: Watch this ultimate freeskier in action

Markus Eder spent two years planning and filming the ultimate ski run in his homeland of northern Italy.

Austria

Three skiers killed and two injured in Austria avalanche

The skiers were hit by a 200-metre wide slab of snow as they ascended a slope in the Salzburg region.

Travel News

Snowfall blankets the Alps just in time for the ski season

Enjoy these photos from the fresh snow that turned Italy’s South Tyrol mountains into a winter wonderland this past weekend.

Travel News

Skiing apps: Stay safe with alerts on routes, maps and rescue advice

From snow safety and powder alerts to tracking your day and meeting up with friends, these apps will make your ski holiday a little bit easier.

Experiences

Why 'fat biking' is the best winter holiday activity

There are many ways to enjoy the winter months in Europe without strapping on your skis. Here's our guide.

Experiences

The 14 most Instagrammable ski resorts in Europe revealed

With ski season just around around the corner, we round up Europe's most beautiful, camera-friendly resorts.

Destinations

These are Europe's best ski resorts for non-skiers

Whether you're looking to relax or do other winter sports, you won't be bored at these destinations.

Destinations

These are the 4 most unusual ski destinations in Europe

From Greece to Scotland, these unique ski resorts deserve your attention.

Destinations

Skiing in Scotland? These are the most popular slopes for winter 2021

Winter sports tourists are sticking closer to home this holiday season, a new Club Med report says, as first-time skiers soar.