Arctic Man Ski and Sno-Go Classic, USA
Every April, the worlds of snow mobile and ski enthusiasts collide (quite literally) in this mad event.
Santa’s free pass, Japan
Visit the Japanese resort of Goryu-Hakuba 47 on Christmas Eve and you will be hard pressed to spot anyone not in full festive fancy dress.
Igloo village, Slovenia
A no frills, eco-friendly skiing experience where you sleep in animal furs and the closest you’ll get to a shower is a roll in the snow.
Unusual skiing destinations
When it comes to booking a ski holiday, most skiers prefer to head for the more established mainstream resorts, such as those found in places like Calgary in Canada and the Alps in Europe. There are a number of good reasons to do this. For starters, these established resorts have some of the best maintained [...]
More quirky ski destinations
There are lots of reasons why people usually choose to head for the famous mainstream resorts when they want to go on a skiing retreat. The facilities are generally top notch, and the slopes are usually magnificent. Also, it can be quite inexpensive to go to more established resorts; especially with firms like Alpine Elements [...]
Snow segways, Austria
Forget snow shoe walks and cross country ski treks, the only way to explore the winter wilderness this season is on a segway.


