Avalanche Safety – the do’s and don’t’s of off-piste skiing
1 May 2013
Essential avalanche safety advice to give you the confidence to ski off piste in safety.
The Midstation News & Blog
Le Village Arc 1950 Video Guide
30 April 2013
Watch our video guide to the highly sought after residence Le Village in Arc 1950.
Video Guide to Residence L'Amara Avoriaz
30 April 2013
We take a look at one of the best places to stay in the popular resort of Avoriaz.
Our Top 7 Extreme Ski Runs
26 April 2013
Every ski resort has their own challenging run but here are 7 extreme ski routes that take skiing and snowboarding to the next level!
Family Ski Holidays in Avoriaz
10 April 2013
Some essential tips and pointers to help you get the most out of your family ski holiday to Avoriaz.
Chamonix’s Top 10 Off-Piste Ski Routes
4 April 2013
Chamonix is undeniably one of the best resorts in the world for off piste skiing with some of the most remarkable and awe-inspiring terrain. We’ve taken on the impossible task of narrowing down 10 of our favourite off piste routes in Chamonix.
The Best Family Ski Resorts in France
2 April 2013
We know that organising a family ski holiday to the Alps can be a daunting prospect so here’s some invaluable information on our top 5 family friendly ski resorts in France.
A Poor Man's Heli
13 March 2013
Skier, speed-rider and paraglider Antoine Boisselier flies up to 2500m from 1000m to the peak of the Belledone Mountains before skiing back down.
Our Top 5 Resorts for Spring Skiing
22 February 2013
If you think the ski season is over, think again!
A Snowy Valentine's
8 February 2013
Check out these awesome Valentine's events in France, Switzerland and the USA
Aquariaz: Jungle in the Mountains
31 January 2013
Check out this clip and then get yourselves to Avoriaz!
Our Top 5 Winter Festivals of 2013
25 January 2013
Check out our round up of the best places to combine great skiing with great music this winter
Exciting fresh snow after a dry, blue sky week in the Alps
11 January 2013
New year, so much new snow
Best of the Best Alpine Hotel Restaurants
21 December 2012
Check out our most popular alpine hotel restaurants
Our Favourite Alpine Recipes
12 December 2012
For when you just can't wait to get back to those cosy mountain restaurants
Which resorts are opening soon?
7 December 2012
A list of all resorts that have confirmed the dates they're opening.
Brand New Show on Radio 5 – 5 Live Extreme
7 December 2012
5 Live Extreme focuses on all things extreme in the winter snow sports industry
Chamonix Accommodation Guide
6 December 2012
There are some great places to stay in lively Chamonix!
Guide to Early Season Skiing
3 December 2012
Check out our tips for organising the perfect pre-Christmas ski holiday!
Val Thorens opens early and it's looking good!
30 November 2012
Val Thorens was looking great for its opening weekend.
Fresh Snow in the Alps - November 30th
30 November 2012
A few amazing shots from the webcams this morning.
Get ready for an amazing half-term ski holiday
13 November 2012
Now's a great time to organise half-term ski holidays
Our Video Guide to Chamonix Skiing
6 November 2012
Check out this footage from our trip to Chamonix!
Val Thorens – one resort fits all
24 October 2012
We take a look at Europe's highest resort, and its ability to cater for every type of ski holiday
Be a hero with the new GoPro camera
17 October 2012
The HERO3 is the new camera by GoPro, and provides professional footage without the professional prices.
Switzerland By Train: No pain, no planes and only one change!
8 October 2012
London to Switzerland minus the hassle
The Friday Fail
28 September 2012
A reporter gets a little too close for comfort in this week’s Friday Fail
This Week's Friday Fail - Snow Clearing Mishap!
21 September 2012
For this week's Friday Fail we've found one man's attempt at snow clearing gone spectacularly wrong.
The Inside Track To Whistler Blackcomb
12 September 2012
Watch Black Diamond athlete Callum Pettit skiing in Whistler.
Easy Seating with Easyjet
6 September 2012
Our Top 5 Resorts for Summer Skiing
16 August 2012
Our guide to the top 5 ski resorts in Europe for summer skiing.
This Week’s Friday Fail - The Olympic Fail!
10 August 2012
A calamitous fail from Stephan Feck in the Olympic 3m springboard competition.
This Week’s Friday Fail – A Hilarious Compilation
3 August 2012
In this week’s Friday Fail we’ve dug out a hilarious fail compilation from 2011
The Burton US Open Relocates to Vail
30 July 2012
Vail Resorts and Burton Snowboards join forces and announce The Burton US open will be relocated to Vail, Colorado.
This Week’s Friday Fail – The Step Up!
27 July 2012
For this week’s Friday Fail we've dug out one of the classic fails…the step up!
The Ultimate Ski and Snowboarding Workout
26 July 2012
Get fit for your ski holiday with this snowboarding and skiing workout designed for snowboarder Jussi Oksanen.
Speed Flying in Les Arcs
26 July 2012
Check out the highlights of the 2010 Speed Flying Pro hosted by Les Arcs. Fast, thrilling...and mental!
Chad Sayers Skis the Giant Couloirs of Baffin Island
24 July 2012
Chad Sayers skis Baffin Island’s giant couloirs, 70° north in the Canadian Arctic.
This Week's Friday Fail - The Avoriaz Stash Park
20 July 2012
Here’s a little clip of our Marketing Manager, Adam, looking smooth in the Stash Park!
A Skier’s Journey to Kashmir, India
18 July 2012
Skiers Tobin Seagel and Chad Sayers travel half way around the world to ski the resort of Gulmar in Kashmir, India.
Backcountry Snowboarding…With No Bindings
18 July 2012
Powsurfing! Binding-less, rope-less backcountry snowboarding!
The Friday Fail - Backwards Double Ejection
13 July 2012
This week’s Friday Fail is a classic switch-double-ejection.
This Week’s Friday Fail
6 July 2012
This poor skier goes huge on a big jump. Suffice to say, he massively overshoots and to top it all off...he’s completely naked!
Summer Sessions in Tignes!
5 July 2012
A great video of the youngsters tearing up the park in Tignes. The glacier is in the best shape in years after an epic Winter.
Avoriaz Up The Ante With The Aquariaz!
2 July 2012
Avoriaz build an incredible tropical water world, the Aquariaz.
The Guinness Speed Skiing World Record…Backwards!
25 June 2012
Anders Backe breaks the world record for speed skiing switch
A Stunning 360° Show 3500m Above Sea Level
20 June 2012
3500m above sea level, the Jungfraujoch have set up an amazing audio visual experience to remember.
Signal Snowboards Get Creative With Every Third Thursday
15 June 2012
Once a month the Signal Snowboard team design and build the most incredible but mental snowboard designs to life.
St Moritz Host The 2017 Skiing World Championships
1 June 2012
The 2017 Skiing World Championships will be hosted by the Swiss ski resort of St Moritz after a decision was made by the FIS council yesterday in South Korea.
Kazuhiro Kokubo’s Impressive Section In Burton’s Standing Sideways
28 May 2012
Kazuhiro Kokubo’s incredible section in the new Burton flick Standing Sideways.
Avoriaz Video Guide
23 May 2012
We took two days to explore Avoriaz and capture the essence of the resort on film.
12 Crazy Snow Photos!
21 May 2012
After last winter’s incredible snow we thought we'd pull together a few crazy winter photos. Snowpocalyptic!
The Freedom Chair
14 May 2012
Josh Dueck and his inspiring rehabilitation after a terrible ski crash left him paralysed from the waist down.
Whistler Sabbatical Project - The Best Month Ever
8 May 2012
Luke from London enters the Whistler Sabbatical Project and wins an epic month long, all expenses paid, trip in Whistler
The Redbull Supernatural in Baldface, British Columbia
3 May 2012
Travis Rice’s winning run at the epic Redbull Supernatural in Baldface, British Columbia.
A Round up of Winter 2011-12
25 April 2012
A quick rundown of winter 2011-12 and a long range forecast for winter 2012-13.
Good Times at Chalet Eira in Morzine
2 March 2012
Check out our client review of this popular chalet-style hotel in Morzine....
Congratulations to Our Winners Kelly Wells and Alison Wood
21 February 2012
We're pleased to announce the winners of our fantastic competition to win a Ski Holiday to Saas Fee and 1kg of Swiss Cheese.
Another Record Breaking Month for Snowfall
2 February 2012
Another healthy helping of snowfall this season secures January's place in the record books.
Ski Weekends and Short Ski Breaks
19 January 2012
Make sure you get a great deal on you Short Ski Break and check out our Ultimate Guide to Booking a Ski Weekend away.
The Sun Comes Out After Yet Another Huge Snowfall
10 January 2012
After the snowiest January in 30 years the clouds finally part to unveil the perfect skiing for everyone!
40 Year Snow Storm Arrives In The Alps
6 January 2012
Huge storm hits the Alps leaving some resorts shut-off due to the dangerous conditions.
Our Favourite Shots This Year
3 January 2012
The snow has been fantastic this season and here are a few of our favourite shots to prove it!
Night Parties in Avoriaz
20 December 2011
Fancy two weeks of incredible parties in Avoriaz with some of the worlds best DJs?
Winter Has Landed!
8 December 2011
Huge snowfall across Europe gets the ski season off to a flying start.
Win a Ski Weekend in Switzerland and 1kg of Gruyere!
7 December 2011
To celebrate the launch of Switzerland we are giving away a weekend in Saas Fee and 1kg of Swiss Gruyere with a fondue set.
Alpe d'Huez - The Island in the Sun
1 December 2011
Check out our guide to Alpe d'Huez. A huge ski area close to Grenoble airport.
Google Launch Street View for Whistler
24 November 2011
Check out Google Maps latest addition - the slopes of Whistler!
Our Guide to Val d'Isere
11 November 2011
This is a short guide to the skiing and the ski accommodation in the best known and best loved resort of Val d'isere.
Westbeach Show Their Heart
11 November 2011
Westbeach have promised to donate £10 to the British Heart Foundation for every second hand jacket they receive.
Easyjet Sale - 20% Off Every Seat
7 November 2011
Save 29% on every single Easyjet seat if you book before tomorrow, the 8th of November.
The Top 5 French Ski Resorts for Apres Ski
4 November 2011
A guide to the best apres ski resorts in France.
The Ultimate Guide to Ski Weekends and Short Ski Breaks
26 October 2011
Check out our newest guide to booking a short ski break in France
The Man That Can Smell Winter - Whistler Embedded
17 October 2011
Mike D, the "Godfather of Freeskiing" from the peak of Whistler will be documenting the arrival of winter for 6 days and 6 nights.
Winter Arrives in the Mountains
12 October 2011
The Rockies and the Alps have both seen the arrival of winter in the past 7 days.
A Must Have New iPhone App?
10 October 2011
AlpineReplay design this new iPhone App for Skier and Snowboarders.
Chest Deep in Champagne Powder Snow
30 September 2011
3 of the best skiers in the world take on Mt Tisuius in near perfect conditions. Mt Tisuius in B.C at its best!
Snow Dog Blog - Meet The Flying Dog
23 August 2011
Meet Skye, the amazing dog from Chalet La Charme in St Gervais, who loves paragliding...
Making the Best Ski Resorts Even Better
10 August 2011
A quick update on some of the improvements that are being made for 2012 to some of the worlds best ski resorts.
Powderbeds Guide to the Alpine Stages of the Tour de France
20 July 2011
Our guide to the mountain stages of the Tour de France.
Pyeongchang To Host The 2018 Winter Olympics
6 July 2011
The IOC announce the South Korean city of Pyeongchang as the host of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games.
Slopestyle Snowboarding & Skiing Gets The Green Light For The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi
5 July 2011
It's a first for freestyle skiing and snowboarding as the IOC decide to include slopestyle in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
An Ambassador of Mountain Culture, Howard Weamer
1 July 2011
Watch the video portrait here of the writer and photographer Howard Weamer, who spent 35 winters as a hut keeper in the Yosemite Backcountry, 10 miles from the nearest road access.
Le Village Arc 1950 To Open A New Spa
28 June 2011
Arc 1950 is set to get even better in the 2011/12 winter season with the introduction of a state of the art new spa complex
Who's "the Daddy of the Snow"?!
20 June 2011
To celebrate Father's Day we decided to put it to a vote to decide who really is "the Daddy of the Snow!"
Bradley Wiggins Wins Tour de France Warm Up in La Toussuire
13 June 2011
Bradley Wiggins controls the mountain sections of the Criterium du Dauphine to secure the Tour de France warm up win. Wiggins looks to be a strong hopeful for the main event at the end of the month.
Record Breaking Snowfall in Lake Tahoe!
7 June 2011
The ski resorts of Lake Tahoe break records this season with a snow fall of nearly 800 inches recorded!
A New Indoor Skiing Concept
3 June 2011
Ski constantly downhill without ever needing to take a lift! Surely not?
Avoriaz Gets a Facelift!
28 April 2011
Avoriaz launches a new range of apartments with the addition of 10 new beautiful buildings.
Skiers Narrowly Escape Huge Avalanche
27 April 2011
Skiers take on back-country face and narrowly miss an enormous avalanche!
Will Women's Ski Jumping Make The 2014 Winter Olympic Games?
4 April 2011
The International Olympic Committee are in talks to decide on whether to include Women's Ski Jumping in then 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
British Skier Takes Bronze At The X-Games in Tignes
23 March 2011
Brit James Woods takes bronze position at the the 201,1 X-games Europe in the Mens Skiiing Slopestyle in Tignes, France.
Skiing In Kaprun And The Kitzsteinhorn Glacier
17 March 2011
Read our review of the Kaprun and the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier and find out what this internationally renowned Glacier is really like.
5 Days of Partying and Skiing in Meribel
15 March 2011
The Little World Festival returns to Meribel for it's second year. Acts such as The Feeling and Sophie Ellis-Bextor soundtrack the week of music, parties and skiing.
Guide To Late Season Skiing
1 March 2011
Fresh Snow In France As Sunny Spring Nears
28 February 2011
Fresh Snow In The French Alps
21 February 2011
Fieberbrunn - Austria's Best Kept Off-Piste Skiing Secret
15 February 2011
A last minute trip with the quest of finding fresh snow in Austria led us to the little known resort of Fieberbrunn, home of the Austrian leg of the Freeride World Tour. We found that it had a great mountain with a strong freeride culture and some of Austria's best off-piste skiing.
Snow In the South, Music in the North
7 February 2011
Aim High For The Best Snow
28 January 2011
French Resorts Offer New Activities
24 January 2011
How to Book Great Short Stay Ski Deals
18 January 2011
Another Fantastic Day in Glenshee
15 January 2011
Heavy Snow Blankets French Ski Slopes
14 January 2011
Alpine News - The 3 Vallées Release a New Phone App.
6 January 2011
PowderBeds Launch a New Austrian Resort
6 January 2011
Families Escape the VAT Rise And Hit The Slopes To Start 2011
31 December 2010
Fresh Snow For Christmas in The French Alps
24 December 2010
Heavy Snow Across France
17 December 2010
Serre Chevalier is Open for Business
16 December 2010
Locals Say Heavy Snow In France is the Best Start For 25 Years
7 December 2010
Winter 2010-11 Is Go With Fresh Snow In France
18 November 2010
Val d'Isère's Top 5 Off-Piste Ski Routes
17 November 2010
Val d’Isère is one of the world's top ski resorts for off-piste skiing, and should be on the 'must ski list' for all serious skiers and snowboarders. After much debate in the office we agreed on our 5 favourite off-piste ski routes in Val d’Isère, and have written a brief guide to them here.
Ride Zermatt’s New VIP Gondola
17 November 2010
Zermatt starts the 2010-11 ski season with a variety of new features in a bid to out-do it's neighbours and entice skiers to the alpine town. The biggest announcement of the lot is the new VIP gondola - a fitting addition to high-end resort.
What we did with 2 weeks of Snow!
12 October 2010
Check out what we were up when two weeks of snow welcomed the start of the season in December. This massive snow fall gave us our first day back on the skis in the city, an amazing day up north at Glenshee, a few sessions just half an hour away at Hillend ski slope in the Pentlands and a rail jam in the centre of Edinburgh.
