Independent advice for UK skiers and snowboarders. Some links earn us a small commission at no extra cost to you. How we make money
Your one stop for snow holidays
Plan the whole ski trip in one place.
Where to go, how to get there, where to stay and how to keep the cost down. Straight talking guides for families, first timers and old hands, written by people who actually go.
Find your perfect resort
Pick what matters most and we will point you to the resort that suits you.
Plan your trip
Every step, in the right order
Work through these and you will have booked everything, without the twenty open tabs. Each step has our honest picks and the mistakes to avoid.
Step 2
Package or DIY
When a package wins on price, and when booking it yourself does.
Tied to school holidays?
February half term without the eye watering bill
Half term is the busiest and dearest week of the season. Our guide covers which resorts stay good value, when to book, and the tricks that save a family of four real money.
Resort guides
Four French favourites
Latest guides
Tips you will actually use
Money saving
Where to find a cheap lunch on the mountain
Eat well without paying restaurant prices every day.
Tips
How to stop carrying your skis at the end of the day
Lockers, ski depots and the trick most people miss.
Accommodation
Getting the most out of a catered chalet
What is included, what is not, and how to pick a good one.
Kit and clothing
Buy, borrow or hire?
What to wear, what is worth owning and what to hire in resort, plus a checklist you can print.
Layers, jackets and salopettes explained.
Skis, boots, helmets and goggles.
Mittens, name labels and spares.
Free and printable.
Who we are
Making snow holidays easier and more affordable
Snow Holiday Expert started with a simple idea: planning a ski trip should not take twenty open tabs and a spreadsheet. We bring everything together in one place, from choosing a resort to booking the transfer and packing the kit.
We write for real people. Families tied to school holidays, first timers wondering what to expect, and groups trying to keep the cost down. No jargon and no fluff, just the practical answers people actually want.
We are independent. When we recommend a holiday company, insurer or hire shop, it is because we think it is good value. If you book through our links we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you, and that is what keeps this site free. More about us