Tag: off-piste

• Portillo

  Portillo ski resort in Chile has an ambiance not easily matched. Located northeast of Santiago, and set high up on a plateau in the Andes, it is one of South America’s oldest and finest vacation resorts. There is no town in Portillo and only one hotel, the Grand Hotel Portillo with 123 rooms. The other […]

• Valle Navado

  Size does matter, particularly if you dream of off-piste skiing in the Andes. Built in 1988 at the foot of the imposing El Plomo Peak by a French company, Valle Nevado has a distinct French ambiance which sets it apart from other ski vacation resorts of Chile. Valle Nevado is extremely popular with snowboarders and […]

• Argentiere

  Argentière is a picturesque ski resort nestled deep in the Chamonix Valley, loacted high in the Haute Savoie region of France, close to the borders of Switzerland and Italy. Surrounded by dramatically rugged and majestic peaks, including the spectacular Mont Blanc and the Chamonix Aiguilles, it is one of the most picturesque and exciting places […]

• Serre Chevalier

  Serre Chevalier, located near the Italian border of France, is a ski vacation resort with a traditional, almost ‘Provencal’ charm. This excelent value ski resort has a distinctly unpretentious French ambiance, and the thirteen authentic villages that make up this ski resort, range from ultra-modern hamlets to old-style villages. Located in a big south-facing Guisane […]

• Excitement Awaits at Bansko Ski Resort

  Located on the northern slopes of the majestic Pirin Mountain, about 10 kilometers from the picturesque town of Bansko, the Bansko Ski Resort is considered to be one of the best snow skiing ...

• Injury Prevention when Skiing and Boarding

  Snow skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts agree that their favorite sport, although often providing an amazing adrenaline rush, is relatively low risk. Some claim that the risk of injury during ...

• A Ski Adventure in Alagna Valsesia, Italy

  Alagna Velsesia, in Italy, is located at the foot of the Monte Rosa Mountains. Its existence was documented as far back as the 1500s, although it is believed that small settlements of people ...

• Dobrinishte Ski Resort – Hitting the Slopes in Bulgaria

  The picturesque village of Dobrinishte is situated in the heart of the Pirin Mountains in the south eastern part of Razlog valley, about six kilometers south of Bansko, Bulgaria. The ...

• Go Adventure Skiing if You Dare this Winter Vacation!

  Take a ski vacation in untouched snow this winter if you are a good skier! Adventure skiing requires some skill and experience in off-piste skiing but offers an unforgettable thrill. Skiers and ...

• Softer Ski Boots – A New Trend

  There's a new trend in the downhill ski-gear market: Soft Boots. These boots are made with a combination of plastic, cloth and leather materials. They are designed to be warmer, more ...