Snow cover in 2008/9 was very good in all the French mountain ranges, especially in the Pyrenees, the border areas with Italy and Corsica. The Pyrenees and Southern Alps saw periods of severe natural avalanche activity that closed ski areas and damaged...

Want to test some skis? There are two events which may be of interest. The season kicks off with the Ski Force Winter Tour and four resort dates. You can test skis from manufacturers belonging to the FIFAS body (Atomic, Dynastar, Elan, Fischer, Head,...

Henry’s Avalanche Talk is aims to help off-piste skiers and boarders understand for themselves how to stay safe and have more fun.  They have now produced online versions of the avalanche talks that means you do not need to attend a live event.

How much would you pay to ski fresh powder? Does it even have a price? Squaw valley seems to think so. Squaw is built on private rather than forestry service land with limited access to the backcountry. That is set to change as it re-jigs lift pass...

Two world tours this year for freeriders and two world champions. The freeskiing world tour is already underway with the first leg in the southern hemisphere held at la Parva in Chili at the start of September. The freeride world tour starts in January...