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Record snowfall blankets Italy’s Prato Nevoso ski resort ahead of holidays

Italy’s Prato Nevoso ski resort recorded exceptionally heavy snowfall, creating challenging conditions for road access.

24/12/2025

Travel News

Why skiing will be free this winter in a French Alpine resort

The struggling Saint-Colomban-des-Villards has taken the unprecedented decision to make skiing free this winter.

23/12/2025

Travel News

Is travel to Japan still safe after the earthquake?

The ‘megaquake’ warning is the first since the category was introduced in 2022.

09/12/2025

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Germany's Zugspitze summit cross returns for ski season

Germany’s restored Zugspitze summit cross returns to the peak, after a gold-leaf renovation and new measures to protect the landmark from visitor damage.

28/11/2025

Austria

Eight skiers rescued alive after avalanche at Austria’s Stubai Glacier

Eight skiers were rescued alive after an avalanche at Austria's Stubai Glacier. Over 250 rescuers attended; four skiers were lightly injured, with two hospitalised.

27/11/2025

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Hokkaido: a journey of snow, culture and cuisine

Partner content presented by Japan National Tourism Organization

Each winter, Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaido, transforms into a spectacular wonderland of deep snow and vibrant culture.

27/11/2025

Travel News

Skiing in Italy? Helmets are compulsory this season

Ski helmet laws widely exist for children in many other nations in Europe.

25/11/2025

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French ski resort starts early artificial snowmaking ahead of winter

A ski resort in France’s Auvergne region is producing artificial snow weeks ahead of winter in a bid to secure the season despite warm temperatures and environmental concerns.

17/11/2025

Destinations

These 3 countries hide Europe’s best-value ski slopes

A study from earlier this year found that overall, the cost of skiing in Europe has risen by 34.8 per cent above inflation since 2015.

05/11/2025

Destinations

Are soaring ski pass prices making Europe’s slopes unaffordable?

The cost of skiing in Europe has risen by 34.8 per cent above inflation since 2015, with Swiss, Austrian, and Italian resorts most responsible.

31/10/2025

Destinations

I skied with eagles at one of France’s most sustainable Alpine resorts

In the French Alps, some resorts offer skiers more than just scenic slopes.

25/10/2025

Travel News

Why this famous Italian ski resort could soon turn tourists away

Following a summer of severe overcrowding, one Italian resort is curbing the number of skiers on the slopes during peak seasons.

09/10/2025

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Polish climber completes historic ski descent of Mount Everest

Polish mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel has become the first person in history to climb Mount Everest without supplementary oxygen and ski from its summit to Base Camp.

26/09/2025

Health news

Could this new implant change the lives of patients with spinal cord injuries?

Patients with spinal cord injuries often experience dangerous imbalances in blood pressure that can make daily tasks difficult, if not impossible. Many of them say this makes their lives unbearable.

23/09/2025

Moments

What I learnt on a rail adventure across Europe with my kids

Booking and making a cross-border train trip can be more challenging than opting for a flight, but it has its benefits.

27/04/2025

Economy

Why are American investors flocking to this Swiss Alps ski village?

Swiss ski village Andermatt has been seeing a boom in property demand from US buyers keen to flee Trump’s policy and tariff changes.

27/04/2025

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Ukrainian veterans train in adaptive skiing to help fellow amputees

Five Ukrainian veteran amputees are participating in a two-week adaptive skiing program in Oregon, aimed at boosting their recovery and empowering them to teach the sport back home in Ukraine.

10/03/2025

Destinations

Hidden Hokuriku: Discover skiing and sake off Japan’s beaten track

From skiing in the mountains to sampling local cuisine, escape the crowds in Japan’s hidden Hokuriku region.

07/03/2025

Destinations

Switzerland is betting big on luxury tourism – and it’s paying off

American travellers have visited Switzerland in record numbers, leading to a surge in overnight stays.

03/03/2025

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Watch: deadly ski resort fire in Turkey captured in first images

A devastating fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya, a ski resort in Turkey's Bolu province, claimed 76 lives and left 51 others hospitalised early Tuesday.

21/01/2025