Right Resort, Wrong Month? Where to Ski This Winter
Where would you ski before Christmas? Where’s worth the money at February half term? And would you brave Banff in January, knowing just how cold it can get?
In episode 96 of The Whiteout Skiing Podcast, Dom Killinger and Rob Stewart reveal their winter hit list, choosing where they would actually go at each stage of the season. Expect personal favourites, some less obvious alternatives and a few disagreements along the way.
From New Year après in the French Alps to adventurous skiing in Georgia and spring turns in northern Sweden, this is a ski holiday planning session with plenty of opinions.
Plus, are £325 goggles worth it? Our gear guide, in association with Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports, compares premium kit with more affordable alternatives.
OUR WINTER HIT LIST
Before Christmas
Rob chooses Crans-Montana for its December sunshine, mountain views and early season skiing.
https://www.crans-montana.ch/en/
Dom heads to Saas-Fee for big mountains, a relaxed atmosphere and a little Wham! nostalgia.
https://www.saas-fee.ch/en/
New Year
It’s Méribel versus Val d’Isère: live music, après, fireworks and plenty of skiing to start the year.
https://www.meribel.net/en/
https://www.valdisere.com/en/
January
Rob wants a car and the freedom to explore Chamonix and beyond.
https://en.chamonix.com/
Dom backs Banff and Lake Louise, even if that means packing for some seriously cold days.
https://www.banfflakelouise.com/
February half term
We look beyond the obvious choices, discussing Sierra Nevada, Mestia in Georgia, Sun Peaks and Baqueira Beret. Different budgets, different journeys and some alternatives to the busiest Alpine weeks.
Sierra Nevada
https://sierranevada.es/en/
Mestia, Hatsvali and Tetnuldi
https://georgia.travel/skiing-in-mestia-hatsvali-and-tetnuldi
Sun Peaks
https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/
Baqueira Beret
https://www.baqueira.es/
Spring skiing
Rob heads north to Riksgränsen for snow, Scandinavian scenery and lengthening days.
https://riksgransen.se/en/
Dom chooses Corvara in Alta Badia for Dolomite views, good food and a more relaxed finish to winter.
https://www.altabadia.org/en/
ALSO IN THIS EPISODE
• Dave Ryding’s new role with Snowsport England and Freddie Carrick-Smith’s breakthrough World Cup result.
https://snowsportengland.org.uk/news/dave-ryding-alpine-pathway
• Crystal Ski’s eight new resorts for winter 2026/27.
https://www.inthesnow.com/crystal-adds-8-more-european-resorts-for-winter-2026-27/
• Our London Snow Show roundup.
• An early November snow update from the Alps, North America and Japan.
• Jackets, helmets, goggles, gloves and base layers: where would we spend more, and where would we save?
GEAR GUIDE
Our gear guide is brought to you in association with Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports, featuring kit from The North Face, Salomon, Giro, Oakley, Dragon, Hestra and Icebreaker.
https://www.ellis-brigham.com/
Prices discussed are those quoted at the time of recording.
COMING NEXT
A special episode exploring Pralognan-la-Vanoise with Peak Retreats. With just 26km of pistes, could this small French resort deliver everything you need for a ski holiday?
https://www.peakretreats.co.uk/
Where would you go for New Year or February half term? Tell us your picks, and let us know where you’re listening.
Find more ski news, resort inspiration and gear reviews at https://www.inthesnow.com/
Disclosure: Rob works with Crans-Montana, as discussed in the episode. Snow conditions and forecasts relate to the recording date.
To contact us with your suggestions for further episodes at dom@InTheSnow.com / robert@ski-press.com