Ski-buzz

A few of the Crystal team visited Quebec ski resort of Mont Tremblant in Canada last week for a bit of skiing and a lot of food. They also managed to tag on a few days in Montreal before heading home. After they got back we asked them to share the highlights of their time [...]

As we continue with our Crystal Ski Awards, as voted for by our customers (read the first award’s post ‘best skiing resorts for Families‘), we now look at the best places for beginners and intermediate skiers and snowboarders, plus which is the best ski school if you’re looking to improve your technique or are new [...]

Fall-Line Skiing are a bunch of tuned-in and inspiring folk responsible for one of the snowsports industry’s best-loved magazines. In this post they lay out all the reasons why a love affair with Canada is most definitely to be encouraged. From the mega resorts of Whistler and Banff, right down to lesser-known gems Jasper and [...]

I have to admit it. I have regular and recurring powder dreams. Many a sunny day in Autumn I have sat on a park bench in the historic ski town of Fernie, British Columbia, gazing with pent-up excitement at the potential treasure trove of powder ski runs from the top of the crown jewel of [...]