All posts relating to cross country skiing

The Responsible Traveller: responsible skiing

Ethical travel

Posted by Richard Hammond at 10:22 on Wednesday 11 November 2009

The Cold Facts With climate change already shortening ski seasons, it’s hard to ignore the fact that indulging our love of snowy holidays is hastening their demise. But there are ways to lessen your impact. Richard Hammond suggests how to make... more...

Green ski holidays

Train journeys

Posted by Richard Hammond at 10:15 on Saturday 20 October 2007

Ten eco-friendly winter activities, from skiing without leaving the UK to snow shoeing in the French Pyrenees… 1. Take the train Not only is travelling by train to the Alps much greener than flying, it’s also a lot less hassle if you... more...

Featured place to stay: Gîte du Mont-Albert, Québec

Features

Posted by Richard Hammond at 08:16 on Saturday 02 December 2006

Québec province is great for cross-country skiing and other low-impact outdoor activities, yet with over 2,500 miles of trails it can be hard to find a convenient place to push off from. One of the best is the four-star Gîte du Mont-Albert in the... more...