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From first runs on groomed pistes to backcountry powder stashes, ice climbing frozen waterfalls and nordic traverses — the definitive winter sports resource.

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Winter Sports Guides

Whether you're chasing powder or ice, our winter sports guides have everything you need for an epic cold-weather season.

Top Resorts 2026

Best Ski Resorts in the World

Our editors' picks for the ultimate winter sports destinations this season.

Chamonix
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Chamonix-Mont Blanc

France's legendary extreme skiing destination under the shadow of Europe's highest peak.

★★★★★ 4,807m
Whistler
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Whistler Blackcomb

North America's largest ski resort with legendary powder and a vibrant après-ski culture.

★★★★★ 2,182m
Niseko
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Niseko, Hokkaido

Asia's powder capital receiving some of the driest, deepest snow on Earth every winter.

★★★★☆ 1,308m
Verbier
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Verbier, Switzerland

The Mecca of freeride skiing, connecting four valleys of unparalleled off-piste terrain.

★★★★★ 3,330m
Critical Safety

Avalanche Awareness is Non-Negotiable

Avalanches kill an average of 250 people per year worldwide. Anyone venturing into uncontrolled alpine terrain must understand avalanche risk assessment and rescue procedures.

Always check avalanche forecasts before heading into the backcountry
Carry and know how to use: beacon, probe, and shovel as a non-negotiable trio
Take an avalanche safety course before any backcountry travel
Never ski or tour alone in avalanche terrain
Understand slope angle — most avalanches release on 30–45 degree slopes

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