Alas, it's still too soon for aprés ski, so put the Jaeger Bomb down and turn off the French reggae. But that doesn't mean you can't while away the hours chatting about pure corduroy, amazing runs and legendary wipe-outs. So cook up a vin chaud, put your goggles on sideways, and enjoy some "avant ski" online before your ski holiday. Here are some of the web's best resources for skiers and snowboarders preparing for their ski holidays.
In this article:
- For Solo travellers and Single Skiers
- Believe what you read in the papers...
- Other forums and resources...
- The best of the rest...
For Solo travellers and Single Skiers
TripAdvisor Solo Travel Forum Chat / Forum
A great place to post up questions about general solo travel. There are regular discussions here about skiing, especially during the winter months. Several new conversation threads appear daily.
Visit SiteSnowheads Solo Skiing Forum Chat / Forum
Everything you ever wanted to know about solo skiing but were afraid to ask. Lots of travel opportunities from people looking to form a ski group. Meet people and get involved!
Visit SiteWanderlust Solo Travel Guide Online Magazine
Wanderlust have developed a strong reputation online for quality guidance and reviewing for travel of all types. Their advice pages on solo travel cover all the fundamentals for first-timers.
Visit SiteBelieve what you read in the papers...
Telegraph Ski & Snowboard Newspaper / Guide
Probably the UK's best resource for skiing and snowboarding, with a wealth of information on pretty much every resort and every topic you can think of. Locations, gear, clothing - they've got it covered.
Visit SiteDaily Mail Ski & Snowboard Newspaper / Guide
Another strong authority on all matters relating to skiing and snowboarding. Regular throughput of interesting articles in autumn and winter - just try to not get distracted by celebrity gossip!
Visit SiteThe Guardian Ski & Snowboard Newspaper / Guide
Although perhaps less definitive than The Telegraph, The Guardian manages to put an interesting spin on most of its ski articles. Expect to find many hidden gems and in this impressive archive.
Visit SiteOther forums and resources...
Gone Boarding Online Community Guide / Forum
You guessed it: more for boarders than skiers. An active community of contributors keep the conversation informative and varied in this useful forum. Solos should check out the Sno'Mates section.
Visit SiteWe Love 2 Ski Online Magazine Online Magazine
A bit of everything all under one roof. Find out about where to ski, what to wear, what to attach to your feet, and how to get down the mountain while looking like a pro. Discount ski deals, anyone?
Visit SitePowder Magazine - print & online Glossy Magazine
With an American focus, expect a broad selection of interesting articles written by people who are even more obsessed than you are. Online version has additional content, e.g. ski videos.
Visit SiteThe best of the rest...
www.snowplaza.co.uk
An information portal for those travelling on ski and snowboarding holidays this winter. A one-stop shop for news and views about winter sports, weather and snow, helpful tips, latest news and advice for skiers and boarders of all experience levels. They have practical guidance on how to choose your dream ski holiday, as well and more hands-on hints about skiing dos and don'ts.
http://www.snowplaza.co.uk/
Season Workers - Ski Jobs
Season Workers.com - The award winning Season Workers website makes finding seasonal and temp jobs, outdoor sports courses and work, TEFL opportunities and holiday work easy and fun.
http://www.seasonworkers.com/
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