Skiing in Whistler: Planning Your First Ski Trip
Mountain orientation, lift access, lessons, rentals, beginner terrain and how to organise a ski day.
Ski
Ski guides for Verbier and Zermatt, and a comparison of the two with Courchevel for anyone choosing between them. They cover the terrain by ability, the season dates and peak weeks, skiing with children, off-piste with a guide, and what the lift companies announce for summer and the shoulder seasons.
Lift openings, pass prices and school timetables change every season, so each guide quotes the operator's page with the date it was read and tells you to check the current timetable for your dates.
Whistler
Verbier
Verbier vs Zermatt vs Courchevel: Which Alpine Resort Suits You?
How three of the Alps’ best-known resorts compare on skiing, access, atmosphere and who they suit.
Off-Piste Skiing in Verbier: Guides, Safety and Where to Start
Itineraries versus true off-piste, hiring a mountain guide, avalanche safety and the famous routes.
Verbier with Kids: Ski School, Beginner Areas and Family Tips
Kids’ ski school, free beginner lifts, gentle sectors, where to stay and practical family tips.
When to Ski Verbier: Season Dates, Peak Weeks and Spring Snow
The season calendar, the busiest weeks, and how early, midwinter and spring trips differ.
Skiing the 4 Vallées from Verbier: Terrain by Ability
Where each level should ski, how itineraries differ from off-piste, and whether you need the full 4 Vallées pass.
Zermatt
Skiing in Zermatt: The Matterhorn Ski Paradise Explained
The three lift bases, glacier terrain, the link to Italy, lift passes and off-piste safety.
When to Visit Zermatt: Ski Season, Summer Skiing and Hiking
Winter and peak weeks, spring skiing, summer hiking and glacier skiing, and the quieter shoulder months.