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Niseko cements itself on the luxury circuit with this hotel opening

If it wasn't for the iconic Mt Yotei, those who skied Niseko in the 80s and 90s would be forgiven for not recognising the...

7 reasons why a ski trip in British Columbia should be...

British Columbia. Canada. It's the land of moose, Mounties and mountain ranges. But for those in the snow, this mammoth province is so much more,...

An Insider Guide to Nozawa Onsen

Bonnie Prior spends her winter seasons working at Lodge Nagano in the heritage feudal ski town of Nozawa Onsen, the prettiest ski village in...

Australian mother & three sons missing at Nozawa Onsen ski resort...

An Australian woman in her fifties and her three sons believed to be in their twenties failed to return home from their Monday ski...

Full video of the snow leopard chasing skiers at Gulmarg

Last week we posted this blog with video of a snow leopard chasing down some Aussie skiers in Gulmarg in India. Over 80 000...

8 reasons why you need to ski or board in Colorado...

When it comes to skiing and snowboarding, Colorado is the number one state favored by those in the snow in the United States. For...

8 new reasons to put Banff and Lake Louise on the...

It's impossible to say no to Banff National Park. Three ski resorts, all just a short drive away from town? A ski season that...

Six of the best backcountry snow adventures in New Zealand

New Zealand offers some killer off piste terrain for the hardy skier and boarder looking for some backcountry snow adventure from heli skiing to...

New chairlifts, terrain and après for Queenstown this ski season

This is definitely Queenstown's year. The South Island resort town is already a Mecca for skiers and snowboarders, but 2019 takes the offerings up a...

Virgin Australia to launch wi-fi on domestic and international flights

Guests flying with Virgin Australia will soon be connected and better entertained than ever before, with the airline to introduce inflight wi-fi on its...

Save on ski lift passes on Super Bowl Sunday

With one-third of the U.S. population expected to be parked in front of their TVs watching football on Feb. 7, it’s the perfect time...

25 inches (60cms plus) of new snow at Squaw Valley

Up to 25 inches of snow fell over the weekend at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows and Alpine Meadows will operate new terrain today accessed...

Vail Resorts invest $66m in Whistler Blackcomb

Vail Resorts, plans to make an historic investment of CAD$66 million (USD$52 million) at Whistler Blackcomb this season focusing on three new lifts at...

Call an ambulance, it’s time to get fit to ski

Why a week at a health retreat may be the best thing for you before you ski or snowboard. Getting motivated to get fit to...

ANA flight sale to Tokyo and Sapporo for Japan skiers/boarders!

Haven't got your flights locked in to ski or snowboard in Japan this season? Never fear, All Nippon Airways just dropped a five day...

Skiing with The Wizard, Steve Lee, and his sisters

Winter Olympian Steve Lee takes his sisters, Tracy and Kerry, into Australia's backcountry. We tag along for the ride. "He's the wizard" says Kerry Lee Dodd...

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