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I tried skiing as a terrified beginner. Here’s why I’m now a convert

Skiing for the first time? Here’s what to expect as a nervous beginner.

Lifestyle

What to wear on and off the ski slopes in 2024

Fashion and functionality should harmoniously collide for winter 2024 with cross-over clothing offering versatile pieces for both mountain adventures and apres ski. It's good to be seen and safe on the slopes, but it's also important to be stylish, writes Katy Dartford.

Moments

Which are the most affordable skiing destinations in Europe?

While the average cost of a day’s skiing has shot up in the last near-decade, it’s still entirely possible to find places that won’t break the bank.

Travel News

Ski holiday impacted by low snow? Your rights explained

If snow is a no-show, these ski holiday providers can help you swap slopes.

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Destinations

Here’s where to find the best skiing in Europe this half-term

It’s estimated that some 24 per cent of ski resorts are shut across Europe due to higher-than-average temperatures but there is still a chance to get your snow fix this February.

Green News

Toxic landslide threatens environmental disaster in Denmark

After nine days, Nordic Waste - the company that operated the site - gave up on getting the landslide under control.

Travel News

Schiphol Airport: Over a hundred flights delayed or cancelled today

Travel warnings are also in place across the UK, but no major airport disruption has been reported so far.

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WATCH: New Yorkers hunker down amid sub-zero temperatures

Buffalo, NY, was almost brought to a complete standstill last weekend after a travel ban was issued due to a dangerous lake-effect storm.

World News

The week in pictures: Gaza conflict marks 100 days as Europe freezes

The best photos from across Europe and beyond this week.

Climate

Winters warmer than -8C could lead to water shortages in Europe and US

Europe’s snowpack is disappearing as winters warm. What is it and why is it important?

Climate

Cows and horses trapped by rising river rescued from extreme cold

Farmers and authorities have teamed up to rescue nearly 200 cows and horses stuck on a Serbian river island.

Destinations

Snow outlook: Where to go skiing in Europe this month

Heavy snow has returned to Europe’s ski resorts - here’s where to hit the slopes.

Moments

Cold, dark and magical: Why you should head north for winter

Sure, it might be cold and dark, but traveling to wintry places can be magical - here's why.

Green News

‘Localised tornado’ damages houses as Storm Gerrit sweeps across UK

The Scottish Green party has said climate change could be to blame for the storm.

Creators

Mountain murals: meet the world’s most famous snow artist

Artist Simon Beck is known for his incredible snow drawings that span between 100 and 150 metres in diameter. He creates them armed only with a magnetic compass and his snowshoes.

Moments

How snowy Finland keeps flights on track during winter

Helsinki Airport clears runway snow in just 11 minutes. Why can’t the UK and Germany always do the same?

Design

How the snow globe was invented more than a century ago... by accident

In the early 1900s, Vienna-based surgical instrument maker Erwin Perzy was asked to create a bright surgical lightbulb, but instead, he invented the snow globe.

Travel News

Munich airport flights resume but not back to full capacity

Heavy snowfall and sleet caused days of disruption at Germany's second busiest airport.

World News

Snowfall in eastern Europe leaves 1 person dead, many without electric

In Bulgaria, the government has declared a state of emergency in large parts of the country.

Moments

Why has this woman opened her home to strangers this Thanksgiving?

Record crowds are expected to travel for Thanksgiving as one grandma spreads cheer with free dinner.