As ski lifts grow pricier and snowlines retreat, more skiers are seeing the opportunity to swap lift passes for skins. Ski touring is part of the origin story of skiing, 100 years ago ski lifts were in their infancy and ski touring was often a means for locals to move across the mountain. Across Europe, […]
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Cycling to Europe: No-Fly routes for a greener, fitter adventure
More travellers are choosing adventure over airports, embracing slower, more sustainable ways to explore. Google Trends data shows searches for “no-fly travel” have risen by 77% this year, reflecting a growing appetite for journeys that prioritise experience over speed. At the same time, sustainability is becoming a key factor in travel decisions. A recent survey […]
Winter Olympic Sports 2026
The 2026 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XXV Olympic Winter Games, are set to take place from the 6th to 22nd of February 2026 in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. This marks the first time Italy will host the Winter Games since the 2006 Turin Olympics, making it a highly anticipated return to the […]
What is Ski Touring?
More and more UK skiers are looking beyond lifts and pistes — chasing freedom, fitness, and fresh tracks. This is the essence of ski touring: climbing under your own power, then skiing down into silence and untouched snow. Unlike resort skiing, where lifts do the work, touring is self-powered. With climbing skins on your […]
2025 winter sports research insights to help your next trip to the slopes
The winter ski season is just around the corner – the majority of resorts are due to open their doors in late November or December, but there are numerous ski resorts that have already opened. With this in mind, we reviewed our first-party claims data from the last winter season (November 2024 to April 2025) […]
Sports Events Calendar 2026
2026 is shaping up to be a heavyweight year for global sport, with an outstanding lineup of events sure to capture huge UK audiences – from the Winter Olympics and Paralympics, to the expanded FIFA World Cup, annual Six Nations and of course traditional fixtures like the Grand National and The Open. These events are […]
Best ski resorts in Austria
Austria has long been one of Europe’s premier skiing destinations, attracting visitors with its perfect blend of snow reliability, alpine charm, lively après-ski, and competitive prices compared to its Swiss and French neighbours. With more than 400 ski areas across the country, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. Do you want a huge, interconnected […]
What is off-piste skiing?
There’s something magnetic about looking beyond the perfectly groomed pistes, where the snow lies untouched and the mountains reveal their wilder side. For many skiers, this thrill is a path that must be sought: the urge to venture off-piste. It’s goes beyond standard skiing incorporating exploration, freedom, and challenge rolled into one. But it’s not […]
Europe’s best solo adventure spots
More and more people are seeking solo adventures; not just to travel, but to test themselves, recharge, and experience the world on their own terms. Across media, the trend is clear: hikers chasing sunrises above the clouds, cyclists pushing across borders, paddleboarders gliding into sea caves. These aren’t just holidays; they’re personal milestones. But the […]
The best sports to take up as an adult
Looking after ourselves isn’t just a nice idea – it’s essential if we want to stay healthy and independent as we get older. The choices we make now about how active we are will shape not only our fitness but also our quality of life in the decades to come. That’s why the NHS and […]