The Ski Holiday Blog

Author Archives: Kirsty Edwards

The History of Zermatt in Switzerland

 

Today, Zermatt is one of the top ski resorts in Europe, if not the world, but how did it all begin? Has Zermatt always been a popular ski destination for the rich and famous, or has this only developed in recent times? Having visited the resort for the first time earlier this year and as I spend most days talking about the resort’s various chalets, I thought it would be interesting to look back in time and find out how Zermatt gained its international reputation.

A view over Zermatt and the Matterhorn  - Spectacular!

A view over Zermatt and the Matterhorn - Spectacular!

Read More »

Posted in Resort Histories | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Spring Skiing in Banff

My spring ski holiday to Canada may not have been on the same scale as Holly’s Christmas trip, but it certainly makes me agree that everyone should go to Canada at least once in a lifetime. It is a different experience to skiing in Europe but an exciting one too!

Read More »

Posted in Resort Reviews | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Skiing in La Rosière: A Hidden Gem

One of the lesser known resorts of the Tarentaise region, La Rosière truly is a gem waiting to be discovered. Some people are too quick to dismiss this resort as too small, too quiet and too family orientated but three colleagues from the London office and I spent the opening weekend of the season discovering what this resort really has to offer.

Read More »

Posted in Chalet Reviews, Resort Reviews | Tagged , | Leave a comment