When arriving at a new ski area, or even before arriving. As part of the travel research, every skier will at least once lay their eyes on the current resort ski map. Even if you don’t think about it, every map is an artist’s work. And there are […]

Åre is more than just a ski resort, it’s a community. This valley is home to more than 6’000 people. All of them connected to and somehow depending on skiing in different forms. It’s a growing population and a vibrating valley year round. The ski area itself consists […]

After a good day of skiing, it’s time to head down the mountain. It’s time for after ski. Åre style. I assume you have taken my advice and enjoyed a late, long lunch at Hummelstugan or some of the other on-slope restaurants in the central ski area. If […]

When it was decided to give the 1954 year’s F.I.S Alpine World Championship to Åre and Sweden. Heavy investment once again took place on the mountain. Since before there was the old mountain railway built in 1910 and a T-bar on a field down in the village. Suddenly, […]

If you found your way up to the very top of mount Åreskutan and looking for a back-country adventure that you can manage without a mountain guide, here is the tip. Take aim straight north, meaning you will turn away from the sun. You will find a trail […]

Ski tradition in the Henning family goes way back and hand in hand with the evolution of modern alpine skiing. Four generations raised on alpine skis, starting with my grandfather Eric Bylund. He grew up in Sollefteå, a Swedish lowland small town and a skiing hotspot in the […]

Åre, Scandinavia’s biggest ski resort. A mountain village with a history that goes beyond the Viking era. The ancient church at the foot of Mount Åreskutan. Built by Norwegian farmers in the 12th century. It serves as a testament to the village’s fascinating past. In the Middle Ages, […]

If you go skiing in the Cervino ski paradise, you need to visit this place on the way down to Valtourneche. It’s good for lunch, a thirst quencher, or for your morning coffee. How to get there? Halfway down the slope from the Salette to the village of […]

This is a private-owned self catered lodge. So don’t expect any other service except the one you bring on your own. You might find this a bit uncomfortable, but trust me. Once you have checked in and settled down, you will realize why you made this reservation in […]

The need to ski more mountains led us to a last-minute booking at the end of January. Catching the morning flight to Turin. We picked up the smallest car available at the airport, as we only carried our ski boots and a small bag. Our skis were left […]