10 Sep Why a Ski Safari?
Why a ski safari? Ski different countries in one week, find the best snow each day, experience an unforgettable private mountain experience. ...
Winter
30 Jul How to plan a winter ski safari in the Alps
Believe it or not, our winter season gets underway in August. This is when we start to plan our winter ski safaris. A perfect trip is in the detail and the details make all the difference. Here is our five point lowdown on ensuring the...
06 Feb Adventure travel and longevity
We like to think there are parallels between adventure travel and longevity. This is because adventure travel requires fitness and a certain amount of energy. You have to be active to take part, right? As we approach middle age, that energy can’t be taken for...
22 Dec Early season Alpine snow
Standing in Zermatt’s early season alpine snow this week, I realised that this is the third consecutive year that the snow has been au rendezvous in early December. We’re hearing that fresh-snow squeak as we walk through town after what is already three weeks of...
24 Nov The best ski resorts in Europe
Where are the best ski resorts in Europe? Not every European ski resort is created equal and our guests are highly discerning snow bunnies. Critical criteria People choose ski resorts for many different reasons. It may be where your friends are skiing or where rumours say the...
22 Nov An Alpine climate change question
You may have seen some negative press around Alpine climate change and the management of snow for the ski World Cup in Zermatt recently. Some journalists went to report on the downhill races around the Matterhorn and noticed grooming machines taking snow from the glacier...
30 Oct What’s the big deal about tailor made guided trips?
Snow is falling on the Alpine peaks today which bodes well for this winter’s tailor made guided trips. As the mercury drops, excitement rises. This is because cool ground in Autumn increases the chance of a stable snow base. And a stable base is essential...
16 Oct Find more mountain with bespoke, guided skiing
If you’re reading this, you have probably raced down groomed runs and perhaps dabbled in some off-piste in the past while staying in mountain resorts. But now you’re wondering: how do I take my skiing to the next level? If this is you, we have...
02 Oct Ski like James Bond in the European Alps
Ten years ago we took our first client group to ski like James Bond in the European Alps. They were chased down the mountain by armed henchmen and sipped cocktails in a Russian oligarch’s lair. They wanted to be the stars of the show, not...
26 Sep Private adventures on skis in Europe
Just the way we like it While planning your private adventures on skis in Europe this winter, we are also already looking ahead to next season. 2023 was the busiest summer ever for us, with the most trips we have ever had. As we come up...