Skiing

Are you so in love with the slopes that winter flies by much too fast leaving you with ski withdrawal symptoms long before you are ready to give it up? If you just can't get enough of winter skiing, you just might be interested in a relatively new phenomenon slowly sweeping the world - sand skiing.

With cheaper flights available and snow becoming less predictable than ever, winter sports fans are looking for a more flexible way of booking their skiing holidays, favouring the DIY approach of choosing an airport first and a resort second.

This articles discusses what to look for in ski equipment. It explains some of the jargon used and what to do if you are looking for your first pair of skis.

This article looks at the importance of investing in ski travel insurance.

In the past, the penalties in this country for driving without insurance have been quite modest, with a fine of just £173 on average. But as the amount of uninsured drivers increased, the police are clamping down.

The disease of 'sue' culture, which is rife in the USA, is now threatening the world of winter sports, as a skier attempts to sue the Snowbird Ski Resort in Utah for damages, after he skied off trail and collided with a wall sustaining severe internal injuries.

Bulgaria has shed its communist Balkan baggage and is now competing with the more traditional ski resorts in Western Europe for its ever-growing slice of the British ski market.

When the winter comes to an end, many might think that the ski season is over too. But spring is actually a fantastic time to head to the mountains for warmer weather, cheaper prices, longer days and fewer crowds.

The charming town of Innsbruck makes an ideal base from which to explore the region's mountain resorts; and for the wandering skier, this is ideal road trip territory, allowing visitors to experience the authentic Austria.

Saving money on your ski trips is not hard If you know how. Use these suggestions to enjoy your next ski vacation and still have money left over.