Update: March 4th, 2021: Italian ski resorts to remain closed all winter. Despite numerous false-starts and almost-opens, there will be no skiing in Italy this winter. Currently seeing around 15,000 new coronavirus cases per day – with the trend steadily rising – Italian government advisors are warning the health system is under growing strain. Along …
10 Tips for sending your child to ski school
10 Tips for sending your child to ski school A family ski holiday can be both exciting and hectic. Skiing with children is like trying to herd cats and sometimes, you feel like you need a holiday, from your ski holiday, just to recover! We’ve created our top tips for skiing with kids and sending …
The current state of affairs: Skiing and Covid-19 update, Dec 15, 2020
This week’s headlines: Quarantine in England reduced to 5 days Switzerland ski holiday bookings pick up Good snow conditions / high avalanche risk Which ski areas are open? Quarantine in England reduced to 5 days with test, 10 days without. From today, the quarantine period for people arriving in England will be reduced to five …
Which ski resorts will open first in 2020/2021? (Hint: some are already open)
It’s the question people have been asking for months: When will I be able to go skiing? German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and French President Emmanuel Macron have called for all ski resorts in Europe to remain closed until at least the 10th of January to contain the spread of coronavirus. …
New ‘Test to Release’ scheme will slash travel quarantine to just five days
From 15 December 2020, passengers arriving to England will have the option to take a test after 5 days of self- isolation, with a negative result releasing them from quarantine. The test must be booked with a government approved firm and in advance of returning to the UK. The estimated cost is between £65 and …
Covid Vaccine & Skiing: How will the coronavirus vaccine affect skiing in 2021?
You’ve probably heard this by now but Pfizer and BioNTech have announced a Covid vaccine with a 90% efficacy rate, but what exactly does this mean for skiing in 2021? We already know that almost half of the population of the hardest hit Austrian ski resorts have developed Covid antibodies, but how long will it …
Best Beginner Ski Resorts in the Alps: Ultimate Guide for 2021
Jump to: Austria’s Best Beginner Ski Resorts: Solden, Obergurgl, Kirchberg, Lech, Mayrhofen France’s Best Beginner Ski Resorts: La Rosiere, Les 2 Alpes, La Plagne, Morzine, Meribel Italy’s Best Beginner Ski Resorts: Livigno, Val Gardena, Bardonecchia, Corvara, Folgarida Switzerland’s Best Beginner Ski Resorts :Crans Montana, Grindelwald, Davos, Villars, Nendaz The Best Ski Resorts for Beginners …
Learn How to Ski: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide
Join two-time Italian national ski champion and Val d’Isere-based SkiBro instructor, Danilo R, as he shows you how to get to grips with the mountain. The Top Ten Ski Tips You Need to Know BEFORE You Hit the Slopes There are tons of reasons to take up skiing: it’s fantastic exercise, a great way to …
Harvard Global Health Director: Positive Outlook for Skiing in 20/21 Despite COVID-19
How will coronavirus affect the 20/21 ski season? Will I be able to go skiing this winter? If you’re reading this, the chances are strong you want to know if you’re going to be able to go skiing in winter 2020/2021. Like many people wondering if it’s safe to go skiing this winter following the …
Emoji Quiz – Ski Resort Names – How Many can YOU Guess?
COVID 19 has put an end to the ski season, but we can still have a little skiing and snowboarding fun! Skiers and snowboarders of the world: just because we’re all stuck at home hiding from coronavirus instead of on skiing holidays – enjoying slushy spring hot-laps on the mountain – doesn’t mean we can’t …