Rising costs have made skiing increasingly inaccessible, transforming what was once a common pastime into an activity perceived as elitist. Quin points out that skiing was most affordable during the ...

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One of my favorite areas, and perhaps the most famous ski destination in the Alps, is Switzerland’s Zermatt. This storybook, car-free village is nestled in a small valley at the base of the Matterhorn ...

Many British Guides now offer this type of training – make sure your guide knows the Matterhorn so they can advise on specifics and can give real anecdotal advice. Experience of using crampons is ...

This storybook, car-free village is nestled in a small valley at the base of the Matterhorn, the iconic 14,692-foot, hooked-shaped Alpine crag that looms mystically over a rugged snow-draped ...