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Ski holidays

Zugspitze in Austria in January last year, where unseasonably warm weather led to a lack of snow at the country’s ski resorts.
Opinion
Opinion

Your next ski holiday could end up being a waste of money

If you’ve been skiing or snowboarding long enough, then you would be familiar with the perils of relying on the weather for a great holiday.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Telluride and its main street - West Colorado Avenue, with the New Sheriden Hotel on the left.

Nine must-do highlights of Telluride, Colorado

Mining put many vintage Colorado towns on the map; what’s unique with Telluride is the way it has kept its character intact, balancing heritage and development.

  • by Jim Darby
Mammoth Lakes

An expert expat’s tips for Mammoth Lakes, California

Stu Brown spent 36 straight winters chasing the alpine lifestyle before settling in Mammoth Lakes and is now the mountain town’s parks and recreation director.

  • by Belinda Jackson
How it should look – snowmobiling in fresh snow.

Anyone can ride a snowmobile … and any idiot can crash one, too

“Is this the way I’m going to die?” flashes in my mind before I slam into a tree with a sickening thud.

  • by Julie Miller
Looking over Steamboat Springs towards Mount Werner and its ski runs.

Nine must-do highlights of Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Hot springs, tastes of the wild west and some of the best ski terrain around – there’s all that and more at Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

  • by Jim Darby
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Skiing the untracked slopes of Telluride’s San Juan Mountains.

The closest thing to flying without leaving the ground

When skiing goes right, coming down a mountain is like the way a ribbon might float through the air, with just the slightest little grab from gravity.

  • by Jim Darby
Boonoona Ski Lodge in Perisher Ski Resort.

Australia’s snow utopias that stun international visitors

Staying in one can feel like stepping back in time; absolved of cooking and chores, like a kid on holiday.

  • by Kate Allman
Silverton is nestled in the remote San Juan Mountains, Colorado.

A US mountain so revered, some wonder if it even exists

Movie stars take helicopters from Aspen to ski this mountain, the Shangri-La for ski aficionados. It’s also the highest and steepest ski area in North America.

  • by Craig Tansley
Treble Cone Wanaka, New Zealand, offers challenging terrain for the adventurous.

Best winter holiday escapes: Snow

Cold weather spells one thing for skiers and snowboarders: holiday time.

  • by Jim Darby
Goldie Adams, 3, at Thredbo.

Expert tips for making a trip to the snow more affordable

To cut the costs on a trip to the mountains, it comes down to timing, location and preparation.

  • by Jim Darby