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Iran: The Persian powder paradise drawing in the world’s best skiers

With 87 kilometres of slope and 66 lifts, the ski resorts outside of Tehran offer some of the best pistes in Asia - and no one knows about them.

Travel News

The white death: How to avoid avalanches this ski season

As rising temperatures make the risk of avalanches more common, we talk to two winter sports experts to find out how to steer clear of snow slides this ski season.

Moments

How to slow travel your way to the Alps on a stunning train adventure

A train to the French Alps produces up to 90 per cent less CO2 per person than flying - is this the most climate-friendly way of reaching our favourite ski resorts?

Ukraine

Olympian displays sign calling for 'No War in Ukraine'

It is possible that the International Olympic Committee could consider Heraskevych’s act a violation of Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter.

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Destinations

Did you know you can ski on this winter sun island?

Cyprus is known as a sunny winter getaway but did you know you can ski there too?

Climate

How is Beijing hosting the Winter Olympics with no snow?

With rising temperature levels affecting snow conditions around the world, organisers of the Winter Olympics are struggling to find viable venues to host the sporting spectacle.

Destinations

This Austrian ski resort has 88 ski lifts and 100 years of history

Known as the 'cradle of alpine skiing', the Arlberg resort in Austria is where many of the world’s best ski instructors learn their craft

Adventures

Discover Bansko Bulgaria, a top winter sports destination for 2022

In partnership with Bulgaria Travel

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.

Sport

Delegates from over 20 countries arrive at Winter Olympics villages

The Beijing Winter Olympics gets underway on 4 February.

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.

Travel News

French ski bookings skyrocket as ban on UK tourists is lifted

Britons are keen to make up for lost time after the country’s tourism minister confirmed rules would be relaxed.

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.

Destinations

Which tiny African nation has its very own ski resort?

Skiing in Africa is a thing, and here’s why you should try it out.

Destinations

Italy's tourism industry pleas for more aid as visitor numbers fall

Only 60 million tourists visited Italy this year compared to over 100 million in 2019.

Destinations

COVID-19: Austrian resorts concerned over new tourist entry rules

From December 25, restrictions on people entering Austria from the UK, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Norway will be tighter, as the countries will be classified as "virus variant areas", which means that a quarantine of ten days will be mandatory.

China

Winter Olympics: Beijing 'strongly advises' Olympians to get booster

The organisers also "regret" the decision by the National Hockey League (NHL) not to send players to the Beijing Winter games.

Hungary

In Hungary, winter volleyball championship trades sand for snow

The Hungarian snow volleyball championship is a great way to keep professional volleyball players in shape between seasons, but the competition aims to help the sport become an official Olympic event soon.

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.

Moments

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.