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The Swiss ski destination where you can channel your inner Bond

There are some ski destinations that are almost too magical to be believed. Like stepping out of the real world and into a movie,...

7 reasons you can’t miss the Jungfrau Ski Region in Switzerland

If Switzerland is at the top of your skiing and snowboarding bucket list, you're not alone. With an alpine history extending all the way...

We’ve got 6 reasons skiers/boarders will love Zermatt Switzerland

Zermatt is one of Switzerland's best-known destinations for a reason. It's not only home to one of the world's most iconic mountains, the Matterhorn,...

Must-have ski and snowboard guide to Switzerland’s Jungfrau ski region

Switzerland is a dream destination for skiers and snowboarders, and the Jungfrau ski region is a gem that has to be experienced to be...

Fondue in a ski gondola in Switzerland? Why yes, you can

If there's one thing the Swiss do well (and there's many) it's fondue. Cheesey gooey bubbly fondue. They also happen to do mountains well too,...

This ski in ski out Swiss home could be yours for...

Excuse me while I choke on my diamond encrusted fondue. Someone somewhere has too much money and will be writing a gold encrusted cheque...

A gold medalist insider guide to Grindelwald, Switzerland

Swiss snowboarder, Gian Simmen, belongs to an elite group of Olympic gold medalists. At the age of 20, he won the first ever Olympic...

6 eco reasons you need to ski Engelberg Titlis in Switzerland

Engelberg-Titlis, for those in the know, is the Swiss holy grail of skiing and snowboarding. As the largest ski area in central Switzerland, with one...

Vail Resorts closes on the company’s first European resort acquisition

Vail Resorts intention of purchase of Andermatt resort in Switzerland was announced last year.  The company officially closed last week on the purchase of...

7 reasons you need to ski/board Zermatt Switzerland this winter

Zermatt is Switzerland's most famous ski resort. With the incredible Matterhorn towering over the resort, it has to be skiied to be believed. Take...

9 ski-in ski-out hotels in Switzerland to lose yourself in

Oh, Switzerland. Stunning alpine vistas, impeccable groomed runs, European-style off-piste and some of the best après going, not to mention the fondue. Stay in...

The prettiest pedestrian-only ski towns in Europe, no cars allowed

Is there anything more beautiful than a snow laden ski town deep in the mountains? Yes, one without cars. Pack your après boots and leave...

New ‘powdair’ skiers airline launches with flights to the Swiss Alps

New airline powdair has launched ticket sales through its website powdair.ski with a winter schedule that links Sion Airport with eight destinations across the...

Partying at Lauberhorn, the longest, fastest and oldest WC ski race

The acrid stench of cigar smoke tangles with the cheesy bouquet of fondue cooking on camp stoves. Terraced seating has been dug into a...

What it’s really like to ride world’s steepest ski cable car...

In Switzerland, there’s one ski area that is opening not one, but six new cable cars carrying 85-100 people per car. Yep – six...

The 5 ski and snowboard resorts Swiss locals won’t tell you...

Every good skier and snowboarder knows that all the good resort secrets lie with the locals. Locals are the ultimate resource for finding the best...

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