Ski Areas
Behind the scenes at the ski resorts: Piste maintenance after the end of the season

The season is over, the lifts are open. Summer is coming. What happens to the ski slopes now? SnowTrex asked someone ...

Holidays & Winter Sports
Places to visit Switzerland: 8 highlights off the slopes

Switzerland’s well-known ski destinations have more to offer than just first-class slopes. Away from the slopes, ...

Equipment
Adjusting your ski bindings correctly: the key to safety on the slopes

Skiers can only stay safe on the slopes if they have the right equipment. And nothing between the ski and the boot ...

Top 10
Top 10 highest ski resorts in the world

The ski resorts in the Alps are so popular with winter sports enthusiasts because they simply have it all. From ...

Top 10
The longest valley runs in the Alps

It is the crowning moment of a day on skis: the last slope that leads down into the valley. At best, you can take ...

Holidays & Winter Sports
From skiing to snowboarding: The 9 most diverse winter sports

Winter offers plenty of opportunities to get active. Some prefer precision skiing, others enjoy laid-back ...

Holidays & Winter Sports
Skiing with the stars

You see them in TV shows, on the big screen or on huge stages. But even in winter, global stars and royalty can’t ...

Safe Skiing
Blue runs and black diamonds: difficulty levels on ski slopes

Skiers don’t just see white snow; they also see red, blue, black and sometimes even diamonds. This is because ...

Holidays & Winter Sports
Winter sports for older people: information and tips on skiing for seniors

As they get older, many older people wonder whether it’s sensible to still hit the slopes. Some have given up ...

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