A practical account of making Courchevel affordable, from sharing rooms in Le Praz to choosing lift passes around different abilities.
Après-ski in the French Alps: ten bars, ten very different afternoons
A guide to 10 French Alps après-ski venues, from relaxed acoustic terraces and live-music bars to high-altitude party spots and late-night dives.
Osprey Mountain Bound Roller review: two flights and a Eurostar with two pairs of skis
A tested review of Osprey’s wheeled ski bag after carrying two pairs of skis, poles and outerwear across flights and a Eurostar journey.
Getting to know Black Crows: From one Chamonix ski to a 28-model range
A deep dive into the history of Chamonix-based Black Crows and a guide to choosing the right model from their current 28-ski lineup.
Also this week
- PlacesNews
ESA says El Niño could raise Europe’s cold and snowstorm risk this winter
A developing strong El Niño may increase Europe’s risk of cold spells and snowstorms, but it cannot yet provide a reliable forecast for Alpine snowfall.
- The SceneNews
U.S. Ski & Snowboard nominates 13 athletes for first freeride team
U.S. Ski & Snowboard has nominated 13 athletes for its inaugural freeride roster, establishing a national pathway to the sport’s 2030 Olympic debut.
- CultureNews
BBC cancels Ski Sunday after nearly 50 years on air
The BBC has cancelled Ski Sunday after nearly five decades, ending the UK’s only regular terrestrial winter-sports programme.
- PlacesGuide
The Ski Standard guide to La Rosière
A practical 2026/27 guide to La Rosière, covering the cross-border ski area, family logistics, best terrain, travel options and the cost of a week.
