Ski Independence

17/06/2024

A well-travelled team, all avid skiers or snowboarders, we provide personal recommendations from our own ski experiences. Meet our Ski Specialists...

Find out more about Karen M:

🚡What was your best ski experience last winter?

"Visiting Zermatt was my absolutely highlight, skiing by the legendary Matterhorn was so special and there are spectacular views all around here. We were treated to day after day of fresh powder snow which was the icing on the cake!"

🛎Tell us about your favourite ski property:

"It’s got to be the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, the perfect blend of laid-back luxury. As soon as you walk into the vaulted ceilinged lobby with beautiful views out the other side, you feel right at home in the mountains. Sit back and enjoy the view in the buzzing Mallard Lounge or the slopeside pool, or if you find yourself lucky enough to be on the Gold Floor you can tuck into tasty snacks throughout the day to fuel all your alpine adventures."

⛷Where you plan to ski next winter?

"Chamonix has always been a firm favourite of mine with its vibrant town and huge variety of skiing, not to mention exciting non-ski activities too like a ride up the Aiguille du Midi or a train journey up to the glacier. We’ll be heading back here with my family in the spring, staying at Residence Le Cristal de Jade which I can’t wait for! Skiing holidays are what I live for so maybe I’ll squeeze another little break in too!"

ski-i.com/about-us/our-team/karen-moodie

13/06/2024

☎️Thursday 13th June: please note we close at 4pm today for team training and we'll be back as normal at 9am tomorrow☎️

11/06/2024

NEW for Winter 2024/25!...

4-star Hotel Alparena is a beautiful addition to lovely La Rosière in the French Alps, boosting the ever-growing range of high-end properties in this snowsure resort.

With ski-in/ski-out access and beautiful guest rooms, we highly recommend this hotel for your next alpine getaway. Don't miss the amazing pool & spa facilities and the incredible views!

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See more at >> ski-i.com/france/la-rosiere/hotel-alparena

10/06/2024

Meet our Ski Specialists

With more than 60 winter seasons between us, and well over 100 years of experience in the industry combined, we know how to create great ski holidays!

Find out more about Nick:

🚡What was your best ski experience last winter?

"I travelled to Panorama in BC last winter and managed to finally get to ski The Monster in Taynton Bowl – untamed, gnarly, gladed and steep. Exceptional ski terrain with amazing views and great snow. I also skied West Bowl at Lake Louise for the first time – a huge open bowl that leads into gladed trees. And last but not least, I got to experience the stunning double black chutes on Goat’s Eye at Banff’s Sunshine Village."

🛎Tell us about your favourite ski property:

"Fairmont Chateau Whistler is my favourite ski property – it ticks all the boxes for me. I love the location, the style, the ambience."

⛷Where you plan to ski next winter?

"I’m going to try and ski the Sella Ronda in Italy, do a bit more ski-touring in Scotland, might try and get down to the Sierra Nevada in southern Spain for a wee slide too. No doubt I’ll get to Geneva at some point and ski the Portes du Soleil too."

ski-i.com/about-us/our-team/nick-laver

04/06/2024

Meet our Ski Specialists

With more than 60 winter seasons between us, and well over 100 years of experience in the industry combined, we know how to create great ski holidays!

Find out more about Ross:

🚡What was your best ski experience last winter?

"Definitely skiing Le Diamant Noir in Flaine. It was covered in moguls and poor visibility, which I’m aware may sound awful to some, but there was a feeling of ‘we shouldn’t be here’ that put a big smile on my face!"

🛎Tell us about your favourite ski property:

"It's so hard to choose between my favourites in Europe and North America. For Europe, my heart has to say Hotel Le Taos in Tignes – it’s just a place that gets everything right; great location in an amazing resort, lovely standard of accommodation, nice facilities, and all at a great price. And, if you would rather have an apartment, then they can do that too! For North America, the Fairmont Banff Springs never fails to blow my mind…it makes for such as special way to experience this beautiful part of the world, and I’m pretty sure I could live in the Rundle Bar if I tried."

⛷Where you plan to ski next winter?

"While in Flaine this winter, my friends and I watched a clip in our apartment of someone skiing the Vallee Blanche and we all fell in love with the idea of Chamonix. I’ve always been told I’d like it, so I’m very excited to visit and form my own opinion (and take my Black Crows home, of course).

ski-i.com/about-us/our-team/ross-geddes

16/05/2024

From Vancouver to Vegas, it's so easy to add a stopover to your North American ski holiday.

Take in the sights, soak up some culture and enjoy excellent food: here are 9 fantastic options - before or after skiing >>

When you travel transatlantic sometimes you want to feel like you’re getting more than ‘just a ski holiday’. There’s lots of great cities in the USA and Canada that make an easy stopover at the beginning or end of your ski holiday – but you can also enhance your trip with something a littl...

14/05/2024

Jasper National Park is known for its amazing dark skies, so it's no wonder this week's Northern Lights show was so spectacular!

13/05/2024

The aurora dazzled this weekend! Here are some of our favourites: from our featured ski resorts across the northern hemishpere:

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30/04/2024

Lake Louise delivers! What a fantastic way to end the season ⛷👏🇨🇦

A fitting final (official!) ski for our amazing colleague Nick, who says goodbye to the world of work in just a few months' time. Thanks SkiBig3 & Banff & Lake Louise Tourism for delivering a powder day for us!

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29/04/2024

The team are continuing their travels and this week they're in Banff & Lake Louise. They've been staying in the latest addition to our Banff portfolio: the impressive Canoe Hotel & Suites 🇨🇦

An easy stroll from downtown Banff, the ski shuttle picks you up from right outside the door.

Stay at the Canoe for an authentic mountain experience and genuine outdoors vibe...and how about those views! Here are some of their shots.

See More >> ski-i.com/canada/banff/canoe-hotel-suites

Travel Alberta Banff & Lake Louise Tourism

26/04/2024

We're out in Whistler for an end of season visit. And the snow is falling just at the right time! ❄️🎿🇨🇦

23/04/2024

Just another April powder day in Les Arcs ❄️🙌

The ski season is still going, with plenty of white stuff and the joy of empty pistes!

18/04/2024

It's not over yet 😍

16/04/2024

Impeccable service, sweeping views, world-famous chefs and incredible food 🍽⛷

Did you know that Courchevel now holds no less than 12 Michelin Stars, across 7 fine dining restaurants?

Learn which hold the coveted Michelin-starred status here >> ski-i.com/blog/courchevel-first-for-fine-dining

Luxury hotels and fine dining are inextricably linked, so it's no wonder many of the world's greatest restaurants are also found in the some of world's most exclusive ski resorts.

12/04/2024

Powder = happiness 🥰

Karen's getting the goods in once again ❄️❄️

12/04/2024

Superb locations and fantastic on-site facilities, grab yourself a winter 2024/25 deal and book early at one of our stunning 4* properties in France; Residence Les Terrasses d'Eos in Flaine, Residence L'Amara in Avoriaz and Residence L'Hevana in Meribel 🇫🇷❄️

Find out more > https://ski-i.com/france

10/04/2024

Smiles all round on day 1 in Whistler!

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09/04/2024

Reminiscing about the blue skies and perfect pistes in Flaine last week 🤩

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28/03/2024

❄❄ Fresh snow alert! And right on time for the Easter holidays❄❄

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📷 Flaine Les Arcs Courchevel La Rosière - Espace San Bernardo

25/03/2024

The Easter holidays are off to a good start in ❄️🎿🇨🇵

21/03/2024

Karen A is back from the Portes du Soleil, "Just back from another great week in Avoriaz – a perennial favourite in the Anderson household, and a resort we’ve been coming to regularly for more than 40 years!"

Read More at >> ski-i.com/blog/avoriaz-march-2024

19/03/2024

Beautiful bluebird conditions in this morning 🤩🎿🇨🇵

14/03/2024

One of the best shots of the winter so far!

📍 Val d'Isère 📸 Corentin Valençot

Regardez ces belles quantités de neige fraîche ❄️. Il ne manque plus que vous !

📍 📸 Corentin Valençot

13/03/2024

What a day! Nick from the team had the very great pleasure of heliskiing with RK Heliski Canada from their base in Panorama, BC.


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13/03/2024

Panorama delivering snow and sunshine in equal measure 🎿🤩❄️

Next up on Nick's itinerary... !

12/03/2024

The Chedi Andermatt on a luxury short break in March - the perfect escape!

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11/03/2024

A perfect day from start to finish 🇨🇦

07/03/2024

Zermatt, it has been a blast! Thanks for organising such fantastic conditions for Karen's visit 🙌
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04/03/2024

Sound advice from one of our long-standing customers: "If like me you are a veteran skier (I prefer the term vintage) don’t think about hanging up your boots, head for Beaver Creek, mix with the young crowd and have fun - you won’t be disappointed."

Thank you John for the fantastic photos and superb review of Beaver Creek Mountain. Here's to many more ski holidays just like this!

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03/03/2024

Hello Zermatt 😍