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...

At fifteen years old, Holly Barber offers a fresh perspective on the popular resort of Soldeu, which she visited with her father over Easter this year. She tells us in her own words about her experiences and why she can’t wait to return to Andorra: Having only ventured to French ski resorts before, I was brimming with excitement when I found out that my dad and I were going to Andorra for our Easter holiday. Even though Andorra was previously unchartered territory for me, my dad is somewhat of a regular, and he assured me that Andorra would be pleasantly...

Here at InTheSnow, while we are of course huge fans of winter in the mountains, we can also admit that summer in the mountains is something really special. From summer skiing on one of Europe’s high altitude glaciers to mountain biking, climbing, white water rafting and hiking, there’s a whole host of fun available for active holidaymakers. Plus, travelling to the mountains over summer is surprisingly affordable, particularly when compared to winter trips. So, which are the best ski resorts to visit in summer? Whether you’re looking for the best resorts for summer skiing or simply the best for non-skiing...

2018 marks a milestone in the Dragon lodge adventure. The lodge, owned and run by snowboarders, celebrates its 20th season. Located in Tignes, guests have the advantage of being in one of the highest resorts in France which has to offer (particularly this year!) some of the best snow conditions in the Alps. We caught up with John “Dragon” to find out about how it all started. The Dragon Lodge started during winter 1997/98 and is the story of the Basset brothers – John and Owain – from South Wales, passionate about snowboarding, spending their Winter in the French Alps...