The weather outside is … ski weather
Every winter around a septillion snow crystals fall creating perfect ski weather. That’s 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 snowflakes … and every single one is said to be as unique as a fingerprint.
Given those two staggering facts, it’s not surprising that snow reports are one of the most exciting, and also dreaded, winter events.
If you’re young, active and love ski holidays, a snow report is likely to thrill you. However, for employers, hospitals and parents of small and lively children, a snow report can herald a difficult time ahead.
Skiing for pleasure and the lure of ski resorts
There are parts of the world where this perfect ski weather is warmly welcomed to make the perfect ski holiday. Every ski resort from Aviemore to Argentière competes to become this year’s cool ski resort offering everything from the best chalet service to the wildest après-ski.
Becoming a top ski resort that makes truly memorable ski holidays requires much more than just good snow reports, excellent ski weather and a variety of ski slopes.
Fashion plays a huge part in the ski holiday industry – in the seventies it was popular to choose ski resorts wherever the dashing Prince Charles was spending time with his latest flame. His favourite ski resort, Klosters, was always besieged by paparazzi seeking to catch him with one beauty or another on their ski holiday.
Today, celebrity skiers and their favourite ski resorts hit the headlines – David and Victoria Beckham favour the French Alps for their ski holidays. Paris Hilton makes no secret of the fact that her preferred ski resort is Whistler. She’s actually an extremely accomplished off piste skier too – possibly even up to Whistler’s Couloir Extreme standard – considered to be one of the most taxing ski resort runs in Canada.
Choosing a Ski Resort
Deciding which ski resort is right for your fabulous ski holiday can be tricky – it’s a good idea to start by consulting ski weather and snow reports. If you like good weather to ski, that can determine which ski resort you choose. Some ski resorts have great slopes and snow reports but fewer days of dazzling sunshine than others.
It’s also important to know what you want – if you’re a daredevil skier then perhaps you’ll seek out the thrill of diabolically dangerous ski runs in the USA – many of which are engineered by the same people who design roller coasters. Or maybe culture plus skiing is your bag? In that case, exploring some of Europe’s top ski slopes would make your winter holiday one to remember.
Ski Fashion
How we look on our ski holiday is as vital to many of us as choosing the right ski resort and the best ski weather. For up-to-the-minute fashion forecasting – nearly as important as ski weather forecasting when it comes to ski holidays – check out Ski Fashion to find out what the best dressed will be wearing on the slopes this year
Winter Olympics – competitive skiing
Every four years, the world’s best skiers, skaters, snowboarders and hockey players congregate to compete for medals. Since the modern games began, the Winter Olympics have been held at some of the world’s best known ski resorts.
If you’ve ever fancied trying your hand at competitive skiing, look out for a ski holiday that offers a range of winter sports from skiing and ice-skating to snowboarding – this will allow you to explore which ski weather discipline is really your best. Don’t forget that the International Ski Federation has fantastic online resources for all skiers, not just Olympic contenders – it’s a great site to explore if you want a competitive skiing career.