mountains & resorts

St Anton has a reputation for riding. That’s why many seasonnaires here are on something ridiculous like their 13th season. And then there are stories like Joan’s. Joan is an inspirational lady who runs a fantastic restaurant called Underground On The Piste here.

 Snow and sun cannot be guaranteed. Fact. Take this week, for example. Blue skies and fresh powder for transfer day, when everyone was working their arses off. Then howling gales and white-outs for days on end when we actually had some time to enjoy the mountain. So what's a girl to do?

If you're looking for a fun week of snow and partying in the Alps, you might like to check out the next BoardB*tch week which is hitting Tignes on February 28. It's for girls who want to hang out, ride at their own pace and enjoy some girls nights out.

We’re all a bit partial to some smash-up time after a cruise around the mountain. And in St Anton it’s all too easy to get on the train to Smash-up Central. There are so many choices that, after nearly two months in resort, I’ve probably visited fewer than half of them. The good thing is that they’re generally really different.

You wouldn't have thunk it, but a saint's day gives women in Spain an opportunity to strip blokes of their shirts - and anything else they fancy!Villages all over Spain - including the resort of Formigal - see women hitting the bars on Friday February 5 in honour of the early Christian martyr (or Saint Agatha) who was cruelly tortured and eventually put to death, but not before both her breasts we

With rather unfortunate timing, the company that owns WhistlerBlackomb resort – Intrawest – has been put up for auction.The group was bought for £2.8 billion in 2006 and creditors Fortess are holding the auction after failing to make the final payment on a $1.7billion loan to buy Intrawest.Fortress says it’s in the process of refinancing the loan and will operate ‘bus

It’s easy to forget the inflated prices in a ski resort.

On your birthday, treat yourself with the best gift - a day of free riding!

A new discount card has launched in Chamonix, giving you the chance to save cash on lift passes, equipment hire, lessons, eating, drinking and other après activities.The Privilege Alps card costs 10 euros and gives you a range of discounts including:12 euros on a 6 day Mont Blanc Unlimited Ski Pass14 euros on 6 day Ski School with ESFYou can also save cash at lots of popular bars, restauran