Comparing Approaches to Off-Piste Preparation
A neutral examination of how independent tourers and resort-based guides differ in their pre-route preparation - from avalanche assessments to equipment choices and group dynamics.
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Features, guides, photo essays and analysis - the full range of editorial coverage from our team in the field.
Val Thorens in the Shoulder Season: A Local Spotlight
When the lifts close and the crowds depart, the village reveals a quieter character. Isla Edwards spends a week in the highest resort in Europe to find out what remains.
Above the Treeline: A Photo Essay from the Dolomites
Isla Edwards traces a single ridge traverse in the Dolomites, pairing images with captions that record the experience from pre-dawn preparation to the final descent under alpenglow.
Five Myths About Ski Resort Snowfall - Examined
Noah Brown takes five widely repeated claims about alpine snowfall patterns and resort snow reliability and measures each against the available meteorological and resort operations data.