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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Top trending gap year trips on TikTok 2025
Scroll your For You Page right now and there’s a good chance you’ll see someone hiking a volcano at sunrise, teaching English on a Thai island, or drinking coffee in a colourful Lisbon backstreet. TikTok has become the unofficial travel agent for a whole new generation of gap year travellers – and in 2025, it’s […]
What are Texas Scramble rules in golf play
If you’re a regular at your local club or simply enjoy a relaxed day on the course with friends, Texas Scramble might just be the perfect format for you. It’s a sociable, team-based way to play golf that blends strategy, camaraderie, and plenty of good-natured banter – and it’s becoming more and more popular across […]
Padel Rules – How to play and what you need to start
Heard the buzz about padel but not quite sure what it is? You’re not alone. Padel – a sport that blends the best bits of tennis and squash – is booming across the UK, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. Fast-paced, sociable, and easy to pick up, padel has become the new favourite […]
Which is the oldest golf course in the world?
Ask any golfer where the game began, and they’ll likely point straight to Scotland, and for the most part, they’re right. But when it comes to naming the oldest golf course in the world, things get a little more contentious. Is it St Andrews Old Course, revered as the “Home of Golf”? Or is it […]