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Driving to the Alps: Just pack up the car and go

Cash-strapped Brits are heading for the mountains by car. Full Article

10th November 2011
Skiing in Scotland: A tempting alternative to The Alps

Scotland could be in for another record-breaking winter. Full Article

26th October 2011
Scotland's Ski and Snowboard Show this weekend

Try the latest equipment, watch freestyle demos or find yourself a job in a ski resort. Full Article

11th October 2011
'Scotland suffers from unreliable snow conditions' says report

While more UK residents are taking part in snowsports, fewer are choosing Scotland. Full Article

4th October 2011
Glenshee Ski Patrol Dog Found Alive And Well

Two days after disappearing on the mountain, Glenshee's ski patrol dog was discovered down a five-foot hole. Full Article

7th March 2011
It's A Knockout: Glenshee Hosts Scottish Snowcross Championships

More than 100 competitors will flock to Glenshee to battle it out on the rollers, jumps, kickers, and banked turns. Full Article

14th February 2011
Scottish Government Revisits Plans For A Ben Wyvis Ski Resort

Scotland is considering building a ski resort on Ben Wyvis, an area already popular with walkers and easily accessible from Inverness. Full Article

24th January 2011
CairnGorm Mountain Achieves Gold Status In Green Tourism Scheme

CairnGorm achieves Gold in the Green Tourism Awards, thanks to its Poo Project, recycling facilities, and self-generating funicular railway. Full Article

24th January 2011
Europe Is Off To A Flying Start

Early predictions of another bumper ski season similar to last year have come true; freezing temperatures and plenty of powder throughout December. Full Article

23rd December 2010
Nevis Range Begins Building Energy-Efficient Restaurant

Nevis Range has set to work constructing its new, greener restaurant at the foot of the Aonach Mor; due to open in spring. Full Article

6th December 2010
Travel News: Catch The Caledonian Sleeper To Scotland's Slopes

The Caledonian sleeper departs six times a week from London Euston to 40 destinations in Scotland. Full Article

29th November 2010
Glenshee, Cairngorm, Lecht Open With Powder Conditions This Weekend

Scottish ski resorts are open this weekend with powder conditions. Full Article

27th November 2010
How to improve your chances of good snow

When choosing a snow-sure resort, don't rely on long-range forecasts, instead think about altitude, snow-making facilities, and historic averages. Full Article

26th November 2010
Top 10 family-friendly ski resorts

Our pick of the best family ski resorts for children of all ages in Europe and North America. Full Article

26th November 2010
CairnGorm Reopens For Skiing 145 Days After It Closed

Cairngorm has opened early due to heavy early snow; 400 skiers flocked to the resort to enjoy the first day's skiing on Saturday. Full Article

16th November 2010
Skiers Flock To Snow-Covered Cairngorm

185cm of snow has fallen on the upper slopes of Cairngorm, which is some of the best snow in 30 years. Full Article

10th January 2010
Europe Fears Deadly Avalanche Season; Danger 'Considerable'

After a series of killer avalanches, ski resorts in the Alps fear a return of the 1950-51 "winter of terror". Full Article

5th January 2010
All Scottish Resorts Now Open

The winter season has officially started in Scotland - as of today all five Scottish ski resorts are now open for business. Full Article

28th December 2009
Scottish Businessman Buys Glencoe; Due To Open January

Scottish businessman, Andy Meldrum, has bought the Glencoe ski area and plans to open it in January after essential maintenance work is carried out. Full Article

23rd November 2009
S.O.S. Glencoe: Future Of Scottish Ski Resort Uncertain

The future of Glencoe hangs in the balance after it failed to attract funding; the resort is gathering signatures in an online petition of support. Full Article

19th October 2009