A BRITISH man has been killed after he was swept 50ft to his death in a horrific avalanche at the popular French ski resort ...

Michael Halbye was on holiday in the exclusive Swiss Alps resort of Verbier when the tragedy unfolded on Saturday, 12th April.

The Transylvanian Alps provide visitors with abundant wildlife, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and quaint villages—without the crowds.

Skiing in the backcountry can look a number of different ways. Anything from skiing out a gate at ... is another popular ski mountaineering spot in France. There's also excellent ski mountaineering to ...

A British skier has died after he lost control on a Swiss Alpine piste and crashed into a river. The 54-year-old man was ...

Gstaad has successfully broken out of the ski-resort mold ... Incorporating 10 distinct villages in southwest Switzerland, in the canton of Bern, Gstaad has a year-round population of 11,000 ...

Twice a year the sun bursts through a hole in a mountain in eastern Switzerland and, like a giant spotlight, briefly illuminates the church in the village of Elm. The Martinsloch (Martin’s Hole) ...

A British skier has died after hurtling out of control on a Swiss Alpine piste ... falling from a height while returning from an après ski party in Avoriaz in February. The 23-year-old, who ...

Filmed in the snow-capped mountainous peaks of Zermatt in Switzerland ... up ski bunny à la mode, but with a refined Prada twist of course. Emma has long supported the brand, stepping out ...

Below are a few places to check out. Known for its social scene and the cosmopolitan vibe, Verbier offers skiers and snowboarders access to Verbier 4Vallées: four main ski areas which boast about ...

The competition took place in Klosters, Switzerland ... in the Black Jack Ski Club in the early 80s and has since become a coach for younger skiers. "I get so much joy out of it," she said.