Ski Features Fall in love with Falls Creek Falls Creek is a European-style village which offers ski-in, ski-out convenience. The thing that sets Falls Creek apart is how family-friendlythe area is, not to mention full of on- and off-snow activities there are to choose from. NZ North Island Snow Trip with Kids If you have a few days to spare in Auckland, NZ, it's worth considering a road trip down south to pass by surf beaches, tropical rainforest, thermal areas and finally the spectacular twin snowfields of Mt Ruapehu and Whakapapa! Ski The Best of the Snowy Mountains Many Australians have been quick to dismiss the local ski fields in pursuit of the renowned alpine regions in Europe and North America. But a New South Wales' ski holiday is just as good as what you'll find overseas (and cheaper too!)

Ski the slopes of South Island
New Zealand's South Island has enough adrenaline coursing through its picturesque streets to give a buzz to the entire town. Queenstown is a favourite amongst Alpine adventurers and it's easy to see why.

The Dolomites stunning and affordable World Heritage skiing!
With the Australian ski season coming to a close, the northern ski season beckons with some stunning offers and even more stunning scenery.

Am I good enough to heli ski?
If you have dreamed of heli skiing and you're reading this article you are almost certainly have enough ability as long as you do reasonable trip preparation in terms of fitness and warm up ski days. Yahoo!7 Travel blogger Mark Poole explains.



Pack your skis for Whistler!
With pundits predicting the end of rock bottom airfares, if you're planning to join the rest of the world in Vancouver this northern hemisphere winter, you should book your flights now.

Snow Jam 2009
If carving powder by day and kicking back and partying with celebs by night gets your blood pumping then head down to Falls Creek, Victoria, this week for the third annual MTV Snow Jam 2009.



Snow lingo: talk the talk
Forget donning the latest designer gear, because it is language, not labels, that'll set you apart from the pros on the slopes. Before you try to pass yourself as a real snowboarder make sure you familiarise yourself with the REAL meaning of these terms.



Top 10 snow trip tips
Make sure you get teh most out of your next ski trip to New Zealand (or any ski field) with these top 10 tips for advanced skiiers planning a holiday to Wanaka.



Pre ski holiday boot camp
Before you set off on your adventurous snow holiday, check out this pre season ski routine. It will improve overall fitness, strength, agility and balance, everything you need to maximise the enjoyment from your ski holiday.


Powder perfection brings happy holidays to Mt Hutt
Families heading to Mt Hutt for the school holidays this week have been blessed with new snow, pristine powder, and the promise of more to come.



10 hot tips on how to apres ski in Wanaka, New Zealand
Nicole Lenoir-Jourdan shares ten hot tips on how to apres ski in Wanaka, New Zealand - and she even throws in a funny guide to Apres Ski perils to avoid as well.



Indian Himalayas: The new Japan of powder skiing
For a number of years Japan has been considered the "darling" of powder skiing. However, in the Himalayas, the little known and untouched resort of Gulmarg in the Kashmiri ski region is a gem that's now being discovered by those in the know.


Top powder skiing destinations
Mark Poole finds there is nothing better to free the mind from worries than skiing virgin powder covered slopes with a few of your best mates! With this in mind here are his picks to escape the masses and find your own private powder stash.

	New Zealand ski season kicks off early! Sunny skies, bubbles and smiles all round were the hallmarks for the ski season opening at Mt Hutt out of Christchurch on the South Island of New Zealand over the weekend.
	New Zealand ski scene gets a makeover Various Queenstown ski areas have announced new developments for the 2009 winter season including upgrades to children's facilities, rental equipment, access roads, snow groomers, and base lodge amenities.
	Geting your ski-bug fix at the big screen The formula doesn't change; big screen, plenty of hype, slick footage, exotic locales, cheesy voice over and a few semicomic sequences. For ski enthusiasts everywhere, the only thing better than hitting the slopes is watching the action on the silver screen.
	The coolest film festival on the planet One of the most prestigious, mountain festivals in the world, the Banff Mountain Film Festival is on tour, covering more than 275 communities and 30 countries across the globe, including a ten stop tour in Australia between 4 May and 7 June.
	Snow Travel Expo returns for 2009 With winter fast approaching, now is the perfect time to organise your next snow holiday! Speak to resort representatives, chat with industry experts, pick up valuable tips and check out the latest gear at the 2009 Snow Travel Expo.
	After the skiing: Best Apres Ski in Canada Travel blogger Mark Poole thinks that all truly great ski days should end by reflecting on the highlights of the day and sharing stories that will stay with you for years.
	The World's Most Romantic Ski Resorts From private fireside fondues to midnight snow shoe adventures to couples' spa treatments, today's luxury ski destinations are turning up the heat on wintertime passion.
	Tips to make a great Snow Holiday! To help you relax and enjoy the preparation stage as much as the holiday itself, here are a few pre-holiday pointers along with a couple of 'insider' resort tips.
	The Top 10 Ski Adventures Yahoo!7 Travel blogger Mark Poole's dream list of off-piste or adventure ski trips would definitely include these winter wonderlands.
	The Top 10 Below-Zero Global You won't be able to shake off that cold - but why would you want to? If you are one of those rare Aussies that dreads the thought of high temperatures and would rather carve up the ice, then you've come to the right place.
	Top 20 Snowiest Ski Resorts in the World To ski downhill through hip-deep fluff is to experience an archetypal form of being, an avocation so epic as to realign priorities, refocus expectations, betray axioms even. "Better than sex" doesn't come close.
	Best Skiing South of The Equator You don't have to go to Europe for good snow. Somewhere in the world it's always winter. And somewhere in the world that it is winter there also happens to be large mountains and premium snow.
	Top 10 Hottest Canadian Destinations Canada is primed and ready to be explored. Here are ten reasons to quench your curiosity and make you question why Canada isn't at the top of your 'hot places to visit' list.
	Best in Snow Eager to brush up on her skills for the Australian ski season, Tiffany Mitchell takes a 10-day tour of the Canadian Rockies. Winter wonderlands just don't come better than this.