The best time to go skiing

It varies from place to place but the European Alps are usually adequately covered with snow for the lifts to open from December- April. However, much depends on many different weather circumstances.

Most European and Canadian resorts are open from November to May - ideally the peak times to go would be December to April. However, if you are going in November - we would suggest Lapland/Finland as it is close to the Arctic Circle, if you are are going in May, we would suggest high-altitude resorts, ideally with Glaciers.

Being November, the weather doesn't frequently change as much as it does later in the season (from sunshine to snowing), however in Lapland, as it is so close to the arctic circle, it is a very cold place and though the sun does shine in the day time we would recommend wrapping up warm and wearing lots of layers.

January is in the middle of the ski season so there tends to be the highest levels of fresh snow fall, so even the lower resorts tend to be well covered for that month.

It is usually a little quieter after the busy festive periods, so avid skiers like to go in January time to avoid longer queues at the chair lifts (or bars).

February is a great time to ski, usually the worst of the winter weather has passed so the days are a bit longer and warmer and the weather is a bit more predictable. It is also a good time for families to go as half-term falls in this month.

February is generally known as a good time for snow as there has been a few months build up of snow fall prior, so the slopes are well covered. It's also early enough in the season that the snow hasn't started to be melt, or be compacted. There is still often gentle snowfalls so fresh snow is still typical to see.

Yes in some resorts. Our experts hand pick high altitude resorts so you can find a variety of destinations still under a blanket of snow in March.

Though there are still plenty of resorts open at this time of year, you may find some of the resorts (usually the lower altitude ones) closed or with limited offerings. It is best to opt for a high altitude resort to get the best snow fall.

It is slightly warmer in the mountains come March time, so you can certainly get away with slightly less layers or a lighter jacket. It is best to pack your usual items though just in case there is a day of heavy snowfall, making it feel colder.

The weather tends to be warmer, the sun is out for longer and the resorts tend to be a bit quieter and of course our high altitude resorts still have plenty of snow so it's a great option to go in April.

As an avid skier, you may know that April is still considered part of ski season. Surprisingly there is often 'spring snow storms' in high altitude resorts, meaning you can often wake up to a fresh blanket of snow. It's also good to note that glacier skiing is a great option at this time of year too.