09 Oct Early snow in the Alps
We love to see sweet, early snow in the Alps at this time of year. It is staying cold and the precipitation at altitude is falling as snow, which is ideal for white-capped peaks. Winter is looking good for 2024/25 ...
Winter
26 Sep Luxury, adventure, and culture with Swisskisafari
Luxury, adventure and culture with Swisskisafari. For us, these words sum up our ski safari adventures. After 18 years spent creating luxury Alpine adventures we still get excited about the prospect of planning and guiding these trips for you. Maybe this is because no two...
13 Sep Summer skiing and early snow
Summer skiing and early snow We have already experienced summer skiing and early snow in the Alps this September. We love snow in September, it helps our winter planning to look out the window to see snow speckled summits. You can see our view in the...
10 Sep Why a Ski Safari?
Why a ski safari? Ski different countries in one week, find the best snow each day, experience an unforgettable private mountain experience. ...
30 Jul How to plan a winter ski safari in the Alps
Believe it or not, our winter season gets underway in August. This is when we start to plan our winter ski safaris. A perfect trip is in the detail and the details make all the difference. Here is our five point lowdown on ensuring the...
06 Feb Adventure travel and longevity
We like to think there are parallels between adventure travel and longevity. This is because adventure travel requires fitness and a certain amount of energy. You have to be active to take part, right? As we approach middle age, that energy can’t be taken for...
22 Dec Early season Alpine snow
Standing in Zermatt’s early season alpine snow this week, I realised that this is the third consecutive year that the snow has been au rendezvous in early December. We’re hearing that fresh-snow squeak as we walk through town after what is already three weeks of...
24 Nov The best ski resorts in Europe
Where are the best ski resorts in Europe? Not every European ski resort is created equal and our guests are highly discerning snow bunnies. Critical criteria People choose ski resorts for many different reasons. It may be where your friends are skiing or where rumours say the...
22 Nov An Alpine climate change question
You may have seen some negative press around Alpine climate change and the management of snow for the ski World Cup in Zermatt recently. Some journalists went to report on the downhill races around the Matterhorn and noticed grooming machines taking snow from the glacier...
30 Oct What’s the big deal about tailor made guided trips?
Snow is falling on the Alpine peaks today which bodes well for this winter’s tailor made guided trips. As the mercury drops, excitement rises. This is because cool ground in Autumn increases the chance of a stable snow base. And a stable base is essential...