Zermatt article in ‘Fall Line Magazine’
In August 2023, Iain visited Zermatt to inspect the new ‘Matterhorn Glacier Paradise II’ lift that connects Klein Matterhorn and Testa Grigia. It completes the full ‘Matterhorn Alpine Crossing’, which links Cervinia in Italy and Zermatt in Switzerland, via six lifts over 90 minutes. Iain’s article has now been published by ‘Fall Line Skiing‘. You...
Perisher/Thredbo article in ‘The Telegraph’
Iain travelled to the Australia ski resorts of Perisher and Thredbo in July 2023. His article has now been published in ‘The Telegraph‘. Iain stayed at ‘The Man from Snowy River Hotel’ in Perisher. You can listen to more about Iain’s trip to Australia in Episode 182 of The Ski Podcast:
5 Takeaways from the 2023 International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism
The latest International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism by Swiss expert Laurent Vanat was released yesterday, looking at data from the 2021/22 winter season. The report shows that after two difficult years due to the pandemic, the ski world has recovered well. Vanat’s media presentation yesterday was packed full of insights. These are some...
Ski Abruzzo article in ‘The Independent’
Iain travelled to the Italian ski resort of Roccaraso in Abruzzo in February 2023. His article has now been published in ‘The Independent‘ Iain stayed at the Grand Hotel Europa in Rivisondoli and rented skis at Nolo Sci Da Patrizio in Roccaraso. The Alto Sangro Ski Pass costs from €202 for four days in high season. Find out more...
‘Off The Grid in Méribel’ article in ‘Skier & Snowboarder Magazine’
In January 2023, Iain travelled to Méribel in Les 3 Vallées. He wanted to see whether it was possible to go ‘off the grid’ in the largest ski area in the world. You can find out how he got on in his article, now published in the Spring issue of ‘Skier & Snowboard Magazine‘ You...
French ski lift strikes cause little or no disruption shock
Bad news travels fast, or as my gran used to say, “Misery loves company”. Whichever aphorism you prefer, the recent strikes in French ski resorts appear to have had little impact on holidaymakers. Not that you would have expected this after the multiple and calamitous stories by most of the UK media, with headlines such...