Planning a ski holiday
A Beginner's Guide to a Ski Holiday
Never skied before? Get real, first-hand tips on packing, lessons, accommodation and surviving your first day, from someone who's been there.
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The Mysnow Holidays blog is written by our Australian ski travel specialists. Each season our team visits ski resorts around the world on familiarisation trips, so these guides come from first-hand experience on the slopes, in the hotels and at the après bars.
Browse planning advice, resort guides and trip reports for skiing and snowboarding in Canada, Japan, the USA and New Zealand.
Planning your ski holiday
Advice to help you choose where to ski, which lift pass to buy and how to plan a trip that suits the whole group.
Family ski holidays
The best family-friendly ski resorts
Our team's pick of ski resorts for families, with ski schools, kids' clubs and easy slope access that make the holiday simpler for parents.
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Choosing a destination
Where to ski: Canada vs Japan
A side-by-side look at snow, terrain, culture and travel time to help you decide between Canada and Japan.
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Lift passes
What you need to know about the Ikon Pass
How the Ikon Pass works, which resorts it covers and whether it's good value for your ski holiday.
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Resort guides and trip reports from British Columbia and Alberta, plus Canadian winter experiences beyond the slopes.
Canada
Banff vs Whistler: Where to Spend Your Family White Christmas
Planning a family white Christmas in Canada? Compare Banff and Whistler, from skiing and festive activities to family-friendly accommodation, to find the perfect holiday for your family.
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Canada
Where to spend a white Christmas in Canada
Our pick of Canadian ski towns for a festive Christmas on snow, and what makes each one special for families and couples.
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Canada
Where to Stay for a Luxury Ski Holiday
Planning a luxury ski holiday to Canada? Explore my guide to all four iconic Fairmont hotels, from Banff to Whistler, and uncover which luxury mountain retreat is right for you.
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Where to spend a white Christmas in Canada
Our pick of Canadian ski towns for a festive Christmas on snow, and what makes each one special for families and couples.
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Canada
How to make the most of your annual leave skiing Canada
How to time your leave around public holidays and plan a Canadian ski trip that gets you more days on snow.
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Banff & Lake Louise, Alberta
The ultimate guide to visiting Banff and Lake Louise
Where to ski, where to stay and what to do off the slopes across Banff, Lake Louise and the Canadian Rockies.
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British Columbia
Why BC is the ultimate ski destination
What sets British Columbia apart for Australian skiers, from the variety of resorts to the snow and easy travel between them.
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Sun Peaks, BC
An insider's guide to Sun Peaks
Our team's tips for skiing Sun Peaks, including the best runs, where to stay in the village and what to do après.
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Fernie & Kimberley, BC
My ski trip to Kimberley and Fernie
A first-hand trip report from two of BC's Powder Highway resorts, with what each mountain does best.
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Panorama, BC
What to expect heli-skiing in Panorama
What a heli-skiing day at Panorama involves, from the safety briefing to the runs, and who it suits.
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Yellowknife, NWT
The ultimate Northern Lights experience in Yellowknife
How to see the aurora in Yellowknife and add a Northern Lights stopover to your Canadian ski holiday.
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First-hand reports from Japan's powder resorts in Hokkaido and Honshu.
Honshu
Our team explore Shizukuishi, Naeba, Shiga Kogen and Hakuba
A multi-resort Honshu trip report comparing four Japanese ski areas, with tips on combining them in one holiday.
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Tomamu, Hokkaido
Top 5 things to do in Tomamu
Our favourite on and off-snow experiences at Tomamu, one of Hokkaido's most family-friendly resorts.
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Resort guides and trip reports from Colorado and Utah.
Aspen Snowmass, Colorado
Our guide to skiing in Aspen
How Aspen's four mountains compare, which one suits your ability, and where to stay in Aspen and Snowmass.
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Utah
Martyn's early season Utah adventure
Martyn's first-hand report on skiing Utah early in the season, and what to expect from the snow and resorts.
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Resort guides and trip reports from the French and Swiss Alps and beyond.
France vs Switzerland
Skiing France vs Switzerland: Which Alps Ski Holiday Is Right for You?
France or Switzerland for your next ski holiday? Our ski specialists compare terrain, value, ski-in ski-out stays, après and getting there in the Alps.
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France
Mysnow Team: Our Guide to the French Alps
Our ski specialists share real photos, tips and favourite moments from Val Thorens, Méribel and Courchevel, plus how to do La Folie Douce right.
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France
Where to Ski in France: Compare resorts
Compare popular French ski resorts such as Val Thorens, Meribel, Courchevel, Les 2 Alpes and Chamonix at a glance.
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Tips for skiing and exploring New Zealand's Southern Lakes region.
Queenstown, South Island
Why Queenstown is Perfect for Families: Rosie’s Ski Holiday Experience
Planning a family ski holiday in Queenstown? Discover the best ski resorts, family-friendly activities, kids' ski lessons, and winter adventures in Rosie’s guide to a memorable New Zealand snow holiday.
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Queenstown, South Island
Top 10 things to do in Queenstown
Our top picks for a Queenstown winter holiday, on the slopes at Coronet Peak and The Remarkables and around town.
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Our team love talking all things winter, from the best runs and après spots to off-snow activities and insider tips. Ask us for personalised resort recommendations, or let us know if there's a destination or style of trip you'd like us to write about.
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