fbpx

Who really did the snow stunts in these Hollywood films?

Ever wonder who’s behind some of the movie’s biggest ski scenes? Well, most of the time its kick-ass skiers and boarders not Hollywood actors....

Help, my son wants to be a snowboarder

Every keen skier wants their kids to share their passion and love the snow but as Hilary Doling discovered they don't always want to...

Making Green Snow

Ski resorts around the world are relying increasingly on renewable energy but is it a more practical option and does it save resort owners money? Sam...

Ten must do hot tubs in the snow

There's nothing better than a soak in hot mineral waters, infinity pools or hot tub after a full day on the slopes. Christie Hampton...

Skiing versus snowboarding, which is more dangerous?

The rivalry between skiers and snowboarders is longstanding. We all love a good argument about ‘which is better’ – but reaching an agreeable conclusion...

Five ways skiing helps keep my head screwed on

Ten years ago, I’d never set foot in ski boots. Nine years ago, I spent Christmas in the French Alps and was baffled by...

Eat pray ski – one woman’s backcountry ski adventure in India

Keen to try skiing in India, I thought Manali could be a little less overrun by overseas visitors than Gulmarg so after reaching out...

Why are so many skiers getting lost in the mountains?

What's with all the skiers and boarders 'getting lost' and needing rescue this season?  Sam pullos reveals tips to save your snow life should...

These tips could save a life (yours) on the slopes this...

As the powder froth hits for another winter we can expect to see the steady flow of injured skiers being stretchered off the resort...

Snow memories: what’s your family’s snow story?

The snow and I did not get on at all on our first date. It was on a school excursion from Bega High, a...

Rent or buy? The ski/snowboard dilemma

Guest blogger Christie Hampton contemplates whether to buy or rent this winter. We get it. There’s nothing quite like peeling back the plastic on a...

An ode to ski instructors

Ben Rourke wanted to be a ski instructor, then he did the course and now he knows better.  When I first saw Thredbo’s famous Austrian boys...

10 Signs You’re an Aussie Skier/Boarder Abroad

It's no secret that us Aussies love our snow sports and will travel far and wide to do it. You'll find us swamping Japan...

When champagne, caviar and snow collide

SnowsBest sent Adie Robertson to Thredbo for some caviar and champagne. Then this happened. It's not every day you get to dine on champagne and...

That one time I went sit skiing for the first time

Life can be challenging at the best of times. When it incorporates a high level spinal injury and an inability to feel or move...

How to Ski With A Non-Skier

It seemed like a good idea at the time. You'd had a couple of beers with your non-skier buddy, raving about your epic time on...

POPULAR THIS WEEK