Well, we’ve nearly had one more trip around the sun, and as we’re well into the cold and dark nights, the weather’s turned bad and jack frost nips at your nose – we need to make the best of it. And one way to banish those winter blues – is to get involved in winter sports. It’s one of the best ways to keep fit and release those endorphins during the long dark. It doesn’t matter what you’re into, whether it’s skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, snowshoeing or snowballing – or if you just go along for the après ski. Winter sports holidays are filling up thick and fast as people head for the slopes until the very last snow has melted. We have done a bit of investigating to bring you the best places to go for winter sports this year.
Canada – Whistler
Quite possibly the snowiest country on the planet, we’d be crazy to miss out Canada in a rundown of winter sports locations – and it boasts some of the best resorts in the world. Arguably the most famous and popular is located north of Vancouver, in British Colombia. Whistler has become a by-word for ski resort excellence, attracting people from all over the world and of all ages – it’s a great place to take a family if they’re just starting out on the slopes. The peak-to-peak gondola is the longest and highest in the world too – and not for those with a nervous disposition!
France – Val d’Isère
Like Canada, France is a country overflowing with world-class winter sports locations, and it’s always a challenge to pick just one as they continue to vie for the top spot each year. We’ve gone for Val d’Isère in the French Alps, located not too far from the Italian border. It’s ideal for the intermediates out there, but there’s plenty of challenging runs for the experts too. The region is one of breathtaking beauty, and with the season running from November to