News and analysis

Reporting built on the resort data we maintain, plus straight editorial comment on how people actually plan a ski trip. New pieces are added through the season.

Resort picks

Hidden gems: resorts worth knowing that aren't already famous

The famous resorts earn their reputations. These eight simply never got the marketing budget, and the numbers say they deserve a look.

11 August 2026

Costs

Lift pass prices this season

A straight snapshot of what an adult day pass costs across Europe right now, by country and by resort, with no invented year on year trend.

11 August 2026

Getting there

Shortest airport transfers in the Alps

The transfer, not the flight, is what makes or breaks a short ski trip. These are the resorts you can be skiing at soonest after landing.

11 August 2026

Opinion

Ski train vs flying: what actually makes sense

Compare the headline fares and flying wins. Compare the whole journey and the answer changes depending on your group, your resort and how far ahead you book.

11 August 2026

Season planning

When do the Alps open this season

Opening dates cluster far more tightly than most people expect. Here is the whole database sorted by the month each resort typically starts turning lifts.

11 August 2026