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Ryan Chambers
Ryan Chambers is the editor of The Ski Standard, covering equipment, resorts and the people who shape modern skiing.
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How to book a group ski trip without everyone falling out
A practical guide to planning a group ski trip, from agreeing expectations and budgets to choosing a resort, accommodation and shared spending rules.
Crystal adds six regional ski routes for winter 2027
Crystal Ski Holidays is expanding its winter 2027 programme with six new regional TUI Airways routes linking UK airports to ski resorts across Europe.
Stelvio Glacier reopens summer skiing with shorter morning hours
Italy’s Stelvio Glacier has reopened for summer skiing after a three-week heat-related closure, with lifts now operating during a shorter morning window.
FIS backs plan for World Championships in three years of every Olympic cycle
FIS has backed a plan to add a third senior World Championships year to each Olympic cycle, with a possible trial edition in 2028.
Zermatt and Saas-Fee shut summer glacier skiing before Swiss winter openings
Heat-driven closures at Zermatt and Saas-Fee leave Engelberg, Diavolezza and other Swiss resorts next in line for ski season openings.
ESA says El Niño could raise Europe’s cold and snowstorm risk this winter
A developing strong El Niño may increase Europe’s risk of cold spells and snowstorms, but it cannot yet provide a reliable forecast for Alpine snowfall.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard nominates 13 athletes for first freeride team
U.S. Ski & Snowboard has nominated 13 athletes for its inaugural freeride roster, establishing a national pathway to the sport’s 2030 Olympic debut.
Courchevel: the group ski trip that wasn't very Courchevel
A practical account of making Courchevel affordable, from sharing rooms in Le Praz to choosing lift passes around different abilities.
BBC cancels Ski Sunday after nearly 50 years on air
The BBC has cancelled Ski Sunday after nearly five decades, ending the UK’s only regular terrestrial winter-sports programme.
The Ski Standard guide to La Rosière
A practical 2026/27 guide to La Rosière, covering the cross-border ski area, family logistics, best terrain, travel options and the cost of a week.
Getting to know Faction, the Verbier brand shaped by freeskiing
An inside look at Faction Skis’ 20-year journey from Verbier cult favorite to global freeskiing powerhouse, featuring a guide to their current core ski ranges.
Getting to know 4FRNT, the skier-led brand shaped by pro models
A deep dive into 4FRNT's history of athlete-led innovation, featuring the design evolution of iconic skis like the Renegade, Hoji, and MSP.
Getting to know LINE Skis: The garage brand that took twin tips mainstream
A deep dive into the 30-year history of LINE Skis, the brand that brought twin tips to the masses, and a guide to their current freestyle and freeride lineup.
Getting to know Black Crows: From one Chamonix ski to a 28-model range
A deep dive into the history of Chamonix-based Black Crows and a guide to choosing the right model from their current 28-ski lineup.
The Ski Standard guide to Courchevel
A comprehensive guide to navigating Courchevel’s six villages, world-class slopes, and the expansive 600km Three Valleys ski network.
Osprey Mountain Bound Roller review: two flights and a Eurostar with two pairs of skis
A tested review of Osprey’s wheeled ski bag after carrying two pairs of skis, poles and outerwear across flights and a Eurostar journey.
Weisshorn glacier alert raised after ice break-offs above Randa
A hanging glacier above Randa has entered Level 3 monitoring after multiple ice break-offs, closing routes while transport links remain open.
72 Hours in Crans-Montana
Three days in Crans-Montana, skiing from the Plaine Morte glacier to long World Cup pistes, with practical picks for where to stay, eat and après.
I grew up skiing. My son is finding his own way to love the mountains
I grew up skiing and always assumed I’d one day do the same with my own children. Then family life turned out rather differently. A week in La Rosière became less about getting my five-year-old son onto skis, and more about working out whether the mountains could work for him at all.
Après-ski in the French Alps: ten bars, ten very different afternoons
A guide to 10 French Alps après-ski venues, from relaxed acoustic terraces and live-music bars to high-altitude party spots and late-night dives.
Europe's outdoor summer ski season ends after glacier closures
Heat and deteriorating glacier conditions have ended Europe's outdoor summer ski season, raising fresh questions about the future of July and August skiing.
Why European glacier skiing is shutting early in summer 2026
Record-breaking summer heat and dwindling snow reserves have forced iconic resorts like Zermatt to suspend summer skiing operations in the Alps.
Jet2 puts almost 470,000 ski seats on sale for winter 2027/28
Jet2’s winter 2027/28 ski programme links 12 UK airports with eight Alpine gateways, offering nearly 470,000 seats and flexible travel days.
Víking Heliskiing buys Siglufjörður airport buildings for northern Iceland base
Víking Heliskiing will turn two former airport buildings in Siglufjörður into a dedicated northern Iceland base without taking ownership of the runway.