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What was my season highlight for 2023/24? Undeniably the "perfect" line I scored in Tignes before Christmas.

Two days merged into one beery, snow, terrific end-of-season blowout. Allow me to take you through my final days on snow this year.

COVID-19 and leaving the EU may seem like the death knell for doing a ski season, but the reality couldn't be further from the truth.

What happens if you are caught between two ski lengths? Henry explores when to size up and when to size down your ski length.

With end of season sales here, I discuss the pros and cons of shells and insulated jackets, and give my recommendations for the best of both

Ski boots are like wands in the Harry Potter universe - they pick their owners, not the other way around. Try on several to find your fit.

We've been skiing in Val for the last three years. Alongside holidays here with friends, I've visited sister resort Tignes multiple times...

What happens when you encounter an avalanche along your path? Learn from it. By understanding the slide you can protect you and yours better

More resorts are relying on "artificial" snow to keep slopes covered. It feels different to regular snow - but why, and is it bad?

Global warming is having a greater impact on our winter seasons and skiing holidays. We saw it first hand today with unseasonable warmth

Skiing couloirs is a nervous affair reserved for expert skiers. Today I skied Pisteurs, a formidable couloir high above Val d'Isere

Every year, we set out to ski tour in Val d'Isere. I explore why we do it and the amazing things we experienced along the day.

Right, so a lot happened this day. I didn't exactly lose my couloir virginity today, but we went back to where I did. This was a really...

Ski socks aren't the mundane afterthought of the ski kit world. Learn how getting them right leads to greater comfort and a better boot fit.

Some of the best snow and perfect lines we've skied in years. Rather than waffle on, I let our pictures do the talking.

A roller-coaster of 36hrs, from losing ski bags to scoring the best powder weird skied since Japan. Read all about it here.

I love taking the train. One of the things I’ve discovered in recent years is that you can take the train to go skiing in a huge number...

After the washout that was Monday in Prato Nervoso , it was time to move on to a proper resort; Sestriere, part of the Via Lattea group...

The small Italian resort of Prato Nevoso was my home for a curtailed, snow-filled foodie day out.