If you look for children’s ski lessons in France, chances are you’ll come across terms like “Piou Piou” or “Petit Yeti”. But what does that mean? They are titles of medals given by French ski schools to children once they have successfully finished a ski lesson. Find out which award children get for which lessons and what they represent.
Continue reading “The level system in French ski schools explained”Skiing vs Snowboarding: which one is easier to learn if you are a beginner?
As a beginner, I often find myself asking the same question over and over: skiing or snowboarding, which one is easier? This recurring curiosity led me to ask around my closest friends, family, and work colleagues. However, no answer seemed to convince me. That’s when I decided to take it upon myself to determine which one was the ultimate snow sport.
Continue reading “Skiing vs Snowboarding: which one is easier to learn if you are a beginner?”The right skiing technique: swoop downhill with parallel turns
Ready, set, go … with the parallel turn! Continue reading “The right skiing technique: swoop downhill with parallel turns”
Learn to ski in Austria: the 5 best ski resorts for beginners
If you want to learn to ski in Austria, you are spoilt for choice – in total, there are around 450 ski resorts. Continue reading “Learn to ski in Austria: the 5 best ski resorts for beginners”
Cheap ski resorts: Europe’s Top 5
You’d like to plan your next ski trip but are concerned about the costs? Which are the best budget ski resorts that can be easily reached and also offer good value for money? Continue reading “Cheap ski resorts: Europe’s Top 5”