With the UK in the midst of what can only be described as a tropical heatwave, we’ve found our minds wandering somewhat away from the snow-covered mountains of the southern hemisphere to what’s going on on the sun-drenched slopes of our favourite European mountain resorts. Nestled at the foot of the Vanoise National Park, Brides-les-Bains provides a gateway to some of the most spectacular natural scenery and active challenges in the Alps. While we all know that the 3 Vallées area has a huge amount to offer in winter, it’s also a fantastic summer base for a huge range of...

As chants of “It’s Coming Home” echo through England’s streets, it’s undeniable that World Cup fever has swept the nation, and indeed, the world! Over the last few weeks, many of us have been glued to our televisions, supporting our countries as they battle it out in Russia at the 2018 World Cup. However, as well as marvelling at the football skill on display, many people have also been commenting on the striking, well-designed stadiums, many of which are set within brilliant Russian landscapes. This got us thinking about whether there are any football stadiums in the mountains, a thought...

It’s undeniable that freestyle skiing and snowboarding is on the rise. Though the legendary X Games and various World Cups and Championships have existed for a long time, the addition of ski and snowboard slopestyle to the Winter Olympic Games in 2014, Snowboard Big Air in 2018 and Ski Big Air in consideration for 2022 has made freestyle snow sports increasingly visible on the global stage. But how exactly can you get into freestyle skiing and snowboarding in the UK? Britain has a lot to offer when it comes to freestyle. From the established talent of the GB Park &...

Over the late May bank holiday this year, we at InTheSnow were lucky enough to have the opportunity to visit Mayrhofen in the Austrian Zillertal Valley. A popular destination for winter holidaymakers, Mayrhofen is one of Austria’s top ski resorts, with legendary après-ski, buzzing nightlife and one of the largest snow-based music festivals in the world. However, what many people don’t know is that Mayrhofen is also one of Europe’s top destinations for families – and not just in the winter! Mayrhofen offers a range of year-round range of highly entertaining activities that are sure to leave the whole family keen...

This May, we here at InTheSnow had the opportunity to visit the Zillertal region of Austria for a spot of summer skiing. Having never been summer skiing before, I was unsure what to expect, but summer skiing at the Hintertux Glacier exceeded all my expectations. Forget What You May Think Many people believe that summer skiing can’t be anywhere near as good as in the winter. They assume that warmer weather will mean horribly slushy snow, very few open slopes and those dreaded dodgy tan lines. I will admit, having never been skiing later than April, I was unsure what the...

When we think of the Austrian Tirol we tend to think of cosy villages, friendly people and snowy slopes … and we’re not wrong. But this timeless reputation for traditional charm does tend to mask another part of the Tirol ski holiday experience – the high technology. The truth is that while the Tiroleans know it’s worth preserving their architecture, their traditions and all that we love about spending our ski holidays there, they don’t live in the past. In fact, tens of millions of euros are spent each year on buying in the very latest tech. So, whether you’re...