Ski holidays
Ten of the best ‘coolcations’ you should book (plus five close to home)
If tourist crowds and ever-soaring summer temps are getting too much, there’s an easy solution for a no-sweat trip.
- by Katrina Lobley
Latest
Montana’s ‘seriously big’ ski resort has plenty to recommend it
Big Sky, is indeed, big – the resort area covers 2350 hectares – and many of those hectares are devoted to smooth and winding trails cut among the pine trees.
- by Jim Darby
Nine must-do highlights of Mackenzie Country, South Island
The Mackenzie region is rich in natural features – lakes, rivers, rolling farmland and spectacular mountains, with quality food and hospitality to match.
- by Jim Darby
I went to Club Med without my kids – and regretted it
When you have young children, a “holiday” is often just parenting in a nicer location. But at this place, I wish my kids were here with me, living the dream.
- by Ben Groundwater
The American ski resort which prides itself on being ‘difficult’
Quality snow and challenging terrain makes Jackson Hole in Wyoming a magnet for talented skiers and snowboarders, but its appeal is broader than its image.
- by Jim Darby
Planning a trip across the ditch? Here are five of NZ’s best-kept secret locations
From the east coast of the North Island to the most southern town, these are the spots you don’t want to skip.
- by Craig Tansley
Dreaming of skiing in Aspen? This is how to do it like a pro
Who doesn’t want to carve neat ribbons down freshly groomed ski slopes ahead of the crowds?
- by Mark Daffey
Skiing started on Mount Buller 100 years ago. It was very different
The first skiers scaled Mount Buller 100 years ago this winter. How would they react if they saw the way the mountain works today?
- by Jim Darby
One of the world’s most spectacular ski spots is surprisingly easy
On New Zealand’s Tasman Glacier, the skiing is mild but the environment is wild.
- by Jim Darby
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
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
Original URL: https://www.watoday.com.au/topic/ski-holidays-l5y